{"product_id":"30289-a-model-01408-fairchild-uc-123bk-provider-operation-ranch-hand-1144","title":"A-Model 01408 Fairchild UC-123B\/K Provider (Operation Ranch Hand) 1\/144","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eA-Model 01408 Fairchild UC-123B\/K Provider (Operation Ranch Hand) 1\/144\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eA-Model 01408 Fairchild UC-123B\/K Provider (Operation Ranch Hand) in 1:144 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for modelers interested in military aviation of the Cold War era. The model represents the legendary American transport aircraft Fairchild UC-123B\/K, which entered service with the United States Air Force. This version was primarily used during \u003cem\u003eOperation Ranch Hand\u003c\/em\u003e in the Vietnam War, when such aircraft were used to spray defoliants in order to reduce jungle density and cover supply routes used by North Vietnamese forces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eFairchild UC-123B\/K Provider\u003c\/strong\u003e was not only a versatile transport and supply aircraft, but also one of the main aircraft involved in the \"chemical warfare\" in Southeast Asia from 1962 to 1971. These planes were adapted for spraying herbicides, including the infamous \u003cem\u003eAgent Orange\u003c\/em\u003e, making them an important part of twentieth-century military history.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCountry of origin of the original: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: Cold War, Vietnam War (1962-1971)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: A-Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIncluded in the set: parts for building the model, detailed decals representing markings used during Operation Ranch Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The A-Model 01408 kit features well-reproduced details of the fuselage, landing gear, and spraying system assembly components. Due to its 1:144 scale, it is an ideal choice for building dioramas depicting air operations from the Vietnam War period. The kit does not include glue or paints – these should be purchased separately according to the desired final effect.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3\/5), due to the small size of the parts and the precision required during painting and decal application. It is an excellent choice for aviation history enthusiasts and collectors of 1:144 scale military models. With this model, you can supplement your collection with an exceptionally distinctive aircraft with significant historical relevance.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A-Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720649199950,"sku":"AM01408","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/3385c845900d6472db5a76b77829ea5a.jpg?v=1755504091","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/30289-a-model-01408-fairchild-uc-123bk-provider-operation-ranch-hand-1144","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}