{"product_id":"13738-italeri-1352-sunderland-mkiii-172","title":"Italeri 1352 SUNDERLAND Mk.III 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eItaleri 1352 SUNDERLAND Mk.III (1\/72) – plastic model airplane kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Italeri 1352 SUNDERLAND Mk.III in 1:72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit inspired by the legendary British patrol flying boat, the Short Sunderland Mk.III. Manufactured by the renowned Italeri company, this kit offers a faithfully reproduced miniature of one of the most recognizable Allied aircraft of the Second World War. The set does not include glue or paints, giving modelers the freedom to choose their preferred finishing materials.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistory and application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Short Sunderland Mk.III was a British long-range patrol flying boat that played a key role in combating German submarines (U-boats) and escorting convoys across the Atlantic between 1943 and 1945, during World War II. The Mk.III Sunderlands were used mainly by the Royal Air Force (RAF), as well as by air forces of other Allied countries. Their advanced armament systems and equipment for submarine detection made them a terror to the German U-boat fleet.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72 – perfect for building a collection or single aviation dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: United Kingdom, other Allied countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War II (years 1943-1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality modeling plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDoes not include photo-etched parts, metal barrels, or resin accessories – basic model, excellent for further detailing and personalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncluded in the kit: assembly instructions, molded details, painting options for historical RAF camouflage patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Italeri 1352 SUNDERLAND Mk.III in 1:72 scale is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers (difficulty level 4\/5). The model features a high level of detail in the fuselage, wings, and interior, but it requires precision and patience during assembly and painting, especially regarding the characteristic elements of flying boats. It is an excellent choice for aviation history enthusiasts and collectors of WWII aircraft models who value both authenticity and the satisfaction of assembly.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Choosing this kit guarantees not only the opportunity to build an impressive replica of an aircraft with an exceptional history, but also the satisfaction of personally crafting and recreating one of the most important Royal Air Force planes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dream","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720020480334,"sku":"IT1352","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/6b9b94191f476988fdf9a89c8c6d69d9.jpg?v=1755488848","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/13738-italeri-1352-sunderland-mkiii-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}