{"product_id":"42991-special-hobby-72412-s-o-4050-vautour-ii-armee-de-l-air-all-weather-fighter-172","title":"Special Hobby 72412 SO 4050 Vautour II 'Armée de l' Air All Weather Fighter' 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72412 S. O. 4050 Vautour II 'Armée de l' Air All Weather Fighter' 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72412 S. O. 4050 Vautour II 'Armée de l' Air All Weather Fighter' 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit from the renowned Czech company Special Hobby, intended for advanced aircraft modeling enthusiasts. This set depicts the single-seat jet fighter \u003cstrong\u003eSNCASO SO.4050 Vautour II N\u003c\/strong\u003e in its all-weather interceptor version (All Weather Fighter) – one of the key aircraft of the French Air Force during the Cold War period.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The French S.O.4050 Vautour II was a multi-role jet combat aircraft developed by SNCASO. The first prototype flight took place in 1952. These aircraft entered service with the \u003cstrong\u003eArmée de l' Air (French Air Force)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 1950s and 1960s and were mainly used as all-weather interceptors (II N version), bombers, and also reconnaissance planes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Vautour II N was actively used during the critical period of the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e in Western Europe. The aircraft served, among others, in France's air defense squadrons until the early 1970s, before being replaced by newer designs. The bomber and reconnaissance variants were also in service with the Israeli military (particularly used during Middle Eastern conflicts), however, the SH 72412 kit presents the classic French fighter variant.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser country: \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e (1950s–1970s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe set does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit and landing gear elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDedicated decals for the French Armée de l' Air version\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClear parts – cockpit glazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions with clear diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72412 S. O. 4050 Vautour II\u003c\/strong\u003e model is recommended for experienced modelers and Cold War aviation collectors. It is also perfect for fans of French aviation and enthusiasts of building realistic 1\/72 scale fighter aircraft.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eBuild Difficulty Level: 4\/5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The model requires precision and accuracy during assembly, making it an appealing challenge for intermediate and advanced modelers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Choose the Special Hobby S. O. 4050 Vautour II and enrich your collection with a unique French Cold War fighter in precise miniature form!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722581266766,"sku":"SH72412","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/9752360833e8db63d312444e21c27d52.jpg?v=1755541108","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/42991-special-hobby-72412-s-o-4050-vautour-ii-armee-de-l-air-all-weather-fighter-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}