{"product_id":"12091-azur-a004-loire-130m-172","title":"Azur A004 Loire 130M 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAzur A004 Loire 130M (1\/72) – plastic reconnaissance aircraft model for advanced modellers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Azur A004 plastic model kit depicts the French reconnaissance seaplane \u003cstrong\u003eLoire 130M\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. This model is intended for aviation history enthusiasts and modellers seeking precision and realism in miniature form. The kit allows you to recreate the iconic aircraft that played a key role in naval operations during World War II.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of operation: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRole: Reconnaissance and observation aircraft, seaplane\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eService period: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e (in service from 1938 to the mid-1940s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic (high-quality polystyrene)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdditional parts: clear plastic details, decals with French naval aviation markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Historically, the \u003cstrong\u003eLoire 130M\u003c\/strong\u003e was the standard seaplane of the French Navy, used on battleships and cruisers as well as from land bases. It featured a central float and two underwing stabilizers, enabling takeoff and landing on water even in rough conditions. It took part in the most demanding reconnaissance and coastal patrol missions, including during the French campaign and the Dunkirk evacuation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Azur A004 Loire 130M model in 1\/72 scale features rich detail, realistic panel lines, and accurately rendered fuselage and wing shapes. The box also includes decals with authentic markings, allowing for faithful recreation of historic color schemes. The assembly instructions are clear, but we recommend this product to modellers with some experience – \u003cstrong\u003edifficulty level 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We highly recommend the Azur A004 Loire 130M to military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of WWII maritime aircraft models. This plastic kit is an excellent starting point for expanding a collection and practicing detailed painting techniques. Its quality finish and historical value make it well worth the price.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Azur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719985320270,"sku":"AZUA004","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/f05e91a27487ba6a618f8a7aa40e0100.jpg?v=1755487601","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/12091-azur-a004-loire-130m-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}