{"product_id":"39742-valom-72112-grumman-j2f-1-duck-172","title":"Valom 72112 Grumman J2F-1 Duck 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eValom 72112 Grumman J2F-1 Duck 1\/72 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cb\u003eValom 72112 Grumman J2F-1 Duck 1\/72\u003c\/b\u003e model is an excellent choice for military aviation enthusiasts and lovers of historical models. This set represents one of the most distinctive American seaplanes of \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. The J2F-1 version was the first developmental version produced by Grumman, built to the order of the United States Navy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cb\u003eGrumman J2F-1 Duck\u003c\/b\u003e is a reconnaissance, rescue, and liaison aircraft, primarily used by the United States armed forces. Its amphibious floatplane design allowed for versatile operations from both water and land. The aircraft served not only with the Navy but also with the United States Marine Corps and the United States Coast Guard. Its main tasks included observation, rescue, reconnaissance missions, and the transport of small cargo and personnel under demanding operational conditions. It was intensively used during World War II, including in the Pacific and coastal regions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cb\u003eValom 72112\u003c\/b\u003e model is designed in the popular \u003cb\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, enabling a faithful reproduction of the real aircraft's details while maintaining a compact size. The set is made of high-quality plastic, which ensures ease of processing, gluing, and painting. The kit includes details such as a realistic pilot’s cockpit with an instrument panel, delicately reproduced landing gear elements, weapon imitations, as well as the main float and auxiliary struts. An additional advantage of the set is the inclusion of \u003cstrong\u003ephoto-etched parts\u003c\/strong\u003e (PE), which help accentuate construction details and increase the model's realism.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic, photo-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eType: Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembled dimensions: approx. 18 cm wingspan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Valom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this model to advanced modelers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a challenging project rich in detail and to anyone collecting naval aviation models from the Second World War. \u003cb\u003eWe rate the difficulty level at 4\/5\u003c\/b\u003e – due to the presence of small parts and the use of photo-etched elements that require experience. The kit provides the satisfaction of assembly and allows you to create an impressive replica of one of the legendary US Navy aircraft.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Valom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722417000782,"sku":"VLM72112","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/1c54e75a42bbd2d1d0fc34d83ebeeae8.jpg?v=1755537695","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/39742-valom-72112-grumman-j2f-1-duck-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}