{"product_id":"56353-dragon-7026-uss-chandler-ddg-996-1700","title":"Dragon 7026 USS Chandler DDG-996 1\/700","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDragon 7026 U.S.S. Chandler DDG-996 1\/700 – plastic ship model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon 7026 U.S.S. Chandler DDG-996\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit in the renowned 1\/700 scale. The offered set represents an American Kidd-class guided missile destroyer, which was an important element of the United States Navy in the 1980s and 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUSS Chandler (DDG-996) is the fourth and last ship of the Kidd-class, originally designed for the Iranian Navy but after the Islamic Revolution entered service with the US Navy. It stood out with advanced missile armament, adaptation for operations in high-temperature regions as well as resistance to chemical and biological attacks. USS Chandler entered service in 1982 and took part in numerous operations, including activities in the Persian Gulf during the so-called Cold War. The ship was decommissioned from active service in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e – perfectly suited for ship model collectors and advanced naval dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser country: \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States of America (USA)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsage period: \u003cstrong\u003eCold War and turn of the 20th\/21st century (1982–1999)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eplastic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKit contents: finely detailed parts replicating the hull, superstructures, radar systems, and missile launchers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh quality sprues with crisp details and the possibility to choose between several weapon and deck equipment configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThis model kit does not include glue or paints – allowing you to select your own painting schemes matched to the USS Chandler’s specific operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – dedicated to enthusiasts of modern naval vessels and military maritime subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDragon 7026 U.S.S. Chandler DDG-996 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate precision, attention to detail, and historical realism. The model requires accuracy and a basic experience in building ships in small scales – \u003cstrong\u003edifficulty level: 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. An excellent choice to expand your collection of modern naval forces and as a basis for extensive diorama projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723253961038,"sku":"DRA7026","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/6414a7440bf98778e5f57bdf32d9b5ce.jpg?v=1755555716","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/56353-dragon-7026-uss-chandler-ddg-996-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}