{"product_id":"19052-special-hobby-48164-walrus-mki-post-war-foreign-service-148","title":"Special Hobby 48164 Walrus Mk.I Post War Foreign Service 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 48164 Walrus Mk.I Post War Foreign Service (1\/48)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The plastic model kit \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 48164 Walrus Mk.I Post War Foreign Service\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1:48\u003c\/strong\u003e scale is an excellent choice for aviation enthusiasts and military model collectors who value high-quality craftsmanship. The Supermarine Walrus Mk.I was a British reconnaissance and rescue seaplane designed by Supermarine, best known for the legendary Spitfire fighter. This kit enables you to recreate a rarely seen post-war variant, operated by foreign countries after the end of World War II.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eScale and Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1\/48 scale model – an ideal compromise between detail and size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlastic model kit made from high-quality components ensuring precision assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit does not include paints, glue, or brushes – modeling accessories must be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe box includes decals for national markings of countries such as France and Ireland, where Walruses were used after the war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRichly detailed parts with fine panel lines and all characteristic elements of the fuselage and wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Supermarine Walrus Mk.I was originally operated by the Royal Navy from the 1930s, serving as a search and rescue as well as reconnaissance aircraft during World War II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAfter World War II, some aircraft were transferred to other nations (France, Ireland, Australia), where they served throughout the late 1940s and 1950s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe use of this version mainly took place in the \u003cstrong\u003epost-war period (1945–1955)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaterial and Additions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe model is entirely made from durable, high-quality plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit includes detailed, colour assembly instructions and optional post-war paint schemes used by different countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCategory and Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEspecially recommended for aviation history enthusiasts, modelers who appreciate uncommon and rarely presented aircraft variants, and collectors of post-war equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuild difficulty rating: \u003cstrong\u003e4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. Previous experience with aircraft models is recommended due to the complex wing and float undercarriage structure and numerous small details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 48164 Walrus Mk.I Post War Foreign Service (1\/48)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique release, allowing you to add a historical model with seldom-seen post-war markings to your collection.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720157876558,"sku":"SH48164","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0a537e57fe31061d9e617432ebba88ff.jpg?v=1755493513","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/19052-special-hobby-48164-walrus-mki-post-war-foreign-service-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}