{"product_id":"36307-academy-12560-usn-ea-18g-vaq-141-shadow-hawks-172","title":"Academy 12560 USN EA-18G VAQ-141 Shadow Hawks 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAcademy 12560 USN EA-18G VAQ-141 Shadow Hawks 1\/72 – plastic scale model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Academy 12560 model represents the EA-18G Growler aircraft from the United States Navy's VAQ-141 \"Shadow Hawks\" squadron. The 1\/72 scale allows for highly precise detail representation, offering an ideal compromise between size and level of detail complexity.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background and Combat Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The EA-18G Growler is an American carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, developed on the platform of the multirole F\/A-18F Super Hornet fighter. It entered service in 2009, replacing the aging EA-6B Prowler. Growlers are actively used by the United States Navy in numerous contemporary operations – including missions over Syria and during increased tensions in the South China Sea. The featured model depicts an aircraft from the elite VAQ-141 squadron, based, among other places, on the aircraft carrier USS \"Ronald Reagan.\"\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72 – an excellent balance between detail and the finished model's overall size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser country: United States of America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: modern times, from 2009 to present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic (polystyrene) – injection-molded parts characterized by precision and excellent fit quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe set includes sprues with parts, a clear canopy, VAQ-141 decals, and assembly instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit does not contain glue or paints, allowing the modeler to choose their preferred modeling supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct category: plastic model kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eDifficulty Level and Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The 1\/72 scale EA-18G Growler model from Academy is an excellent choice for both intermediate and experienced modelers—especially those passionate about modern naval aviation. Difficulty level: 3\/5 – assembly requires some experience, particularly when applying decals and painting detailed sections.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We recommend the Academy 12560 USN EA-18G VAQ-141 Shadow Hawks to all collectors of military aircraft models and enthusiasts of modern military technologies. It provides a great basis for creating realistic miniatures of electronic warfare bombers that meet the latest scale modeling standards. Thanks to carefully recreated details and high-quality sprues, this kit enables the construction of an accurate replica of one of the world's most advanced carrier-based aircraft.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54721058636110,"sku":"ACAD-12560","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/d9f44cb73c4fab0913cd13bddeb35872.png?v=1755510747","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/36307-academy-12560-usn-ea-18g-vaq-141-shadow-hawks-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}