{"product_id":"33216-techmod-72002-grumman-f6f-3-hellcat-172","title":"Techmod 72002 - Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat 1\/72","description":"\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTechmod 72002 - Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat (1\/72)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decal set for plastic scale models\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe product \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTechmod 72002 - Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat (1\/72)\u003c\/span\u003e is a high-quality decal set intended for aviation modeling enthusiasts, especially those building plastic models of American WWII fighters in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1:72\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. Decals from the renowned manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eTechmod\u003c\/strong\u003e allow you to recreate several authentic and detailed paint schemes of the legendary Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat – the most effective carrier-based fighter of the US Navy of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe set includes historical variants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eF6F-3, white 30K, squadron VF-1, aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, Battle of the Marianas, June 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eF6F-3 Bu.No.40427, white 19, squadron VF-6; pilot Alex Vraciu, US Navy air ace\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eF6F-3, white 21K, squadron VF-1, USS Yorktown, Marianas, June 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eF6F-3, white 3X, squadron VF-51, USS San Jacinto, July 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eF6F-3 \"The Minsi\", Cdr. David McCampbell, CVG-15, USS Essex, 19 June 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Grumman F6F Hellcat was one of the most effective carrier-based fighters used by the United States during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e (1943-1945). These aircraft played a key role in air combat in the Pacific, contributing to the US gaining air superiority. The F6F-3 version participated, among others, in the Battle of the Marianas and in numerous operations on aircraft carriers such as the USS Yorktown and USS Essex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe product is made of high-quality transfer film conforming to professional modeling standards – it allows for precise transfer of markings onto the model as well as easy adaptation to irregular surfaces. The decals are characterized by sharp detailing and faithful reproduction of markings, including non-standard numbers, codes, insignia, and personal emblems of air aces like Alex Vraciu and David McCampbell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eI recommend the Techmod 72002 decals both to aviation history enthusiasts and to intermediate and advanced model builders who wish to make perfectly marked replicas of historic Hellcats. The product does not include the model airplane – it is intended for independent use with any 1:72 scale Hellcat plastic model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/5. Basic familiarity with the application of water-slide decals is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Techmod","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720802816334,"sku":"TCH72002","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/5aec9834f0ebee71af4e20d91e517bdc.jpg?v=1755507174","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/33216-techmod-72002-grumman-f6f-3-hellcat-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}