{"product_id":"54458-icm-48403-bqm-34-q-2c-firebee-us-drone-148","title":"ICM 48403 BQM-34А (Q-2C) Firebee US Drone 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eICM 48403 BQM-34A (Q-2C) Firebee US Drone 1\/48\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICM 48403 BQM-34A (Q-2C) Firebee US Drone 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e is a detailed plastic model kit depicting the American BQM-34A Firebee unmanned aerial vehicle in 1\/48 scale. This model faithfully reproduces the construction of the popular drone, which played a significant role in the training of United States Air Force military personnel during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War (from the 1950s, widely used even in the 1970s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality plastic (the kit does not include metal barrels or resin parts; this is a base set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The BQM-34A Firebee was developed by Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical as a radio-controlled target drone for military flight crew training. Its role was to simulate aerial attacks for the training of anti-aircraft weapon operators and pilots. The drone, controlled by radio, descended by parachute to the ground after mission completion or being shot down and could be reused. The Firebee became a pioneering design in the field of autonomous range targets, and the widespread use of these drones influenced the development of remotely operated military systems in the USA.\u003cbr\u003e\n    The BQM-34A variant was mainly used by the USAF, and drone carriers, such as adapted DB-26 aircraft, could carry the drones on external wing pylons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ICM 48403 model kit\u003c\/b\u003e includes a precisely cast drone fuselage, wing elements and fuselage details, as well as clear assembly instructions. Glue, paints, and decals other than basic markings are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssembly difficulty level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\/5 – The model is recommended for both beginners and intermediate modelers who wish to expand their collection with uncommon equipment used in real combat training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      The BQM-34A Firebee model is an excellent choice for military aviation enthusiasts and those interested in the history of unmanned technologies. It allows you to build a kit rarely found in modeling, making a great addition to dioramas or collections of Cold War-era machines. Well-executed details and well-fitting parts allow for a realistic final result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"ICM\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723174105422,"sku":"ICM48403","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/79a016c0309c5453ec97df50b116d1e1.jpg?v=1755553937","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/54458-icm-48403-bqm-34-q-2c-firebee-us-drone-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}