{"product_id":"28404-azmodel-az4866-saab-j-29ef-tunnan-148","title":"AZmodel AZ4866 Saab J-29E\/F Tunnan 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAZmodel AZ4866 Saab J-29E\/F Tunnan (1\/48) – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAZmodel AZ4866 Saab J-29E\/F Tunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1:48\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. This product from the renowned AZmodel brand is designed for both intermediate and advanced modelers who expect excellent attention to detail and a faithful reproduction of this unique Swedish jet with its distinctive fuselage layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical background and usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saab J-29, nicknamed \"Tunnan\" (Eng. \"Barrel\"), was the first Swedish jet aircraft to break the sound barrier in a dive. The aircraft was developed in \u003cstrong\u003eSweden\u003c\/strong\u003e directly after World War II. Produced from 1948 to 1956, it entered service with the \u003cstrong\u003eSwedish Air Force\u003c\/strong\u003e during the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e. The J-29E\/F was distinguished by modernized engines and improved aerodynamics compared to earlier versions and was used both as a fighter and a reconnaissance aircraft. The \"Tunnan\" notably participated in UN peacekeeping missions during the Congo crisis in the early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48 – offers the perfect balance between detail and ease of assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweden, limited service in Austria and as part of UN forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War (from the late 1940s to the first half of the 1960s).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality plastic – ensures easy handling and excellent detail. This model does not include resin or photo-etched parts, but all key cockpit, landing gear, and armament components are meticulously rendered according to historical documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit does not include glue or paints, allowing you to choose your preferred, proven modeling products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5 – recommended for modelers with prior experience assembling 1:48 scale aircraft. The build requires care, precision, and basic knowledge of modeling techniques, especially for aircraft models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e An excellent choice for both collectors of Scandinavian military aviation and enthusiasts of unique Cold War-era fighters, as well as modeling historians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing the \u003cstrong\u003eAZmodel AZ4866 Saab J-29E\/F Tunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e, you are investing in a model that impresses with its details, unique fuselage lines, and faithful representation of the historic original. A perfect option for expanding your collection and building unique aviation dioramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AZ model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720534643022,"sku":"AZ4866","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/9e1bf254444beffa73a828ca9ed970de.jpg?v=1755502072","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/28404-azmodel-az4866-saab-j-29ef-tunnan-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}