{"product_id":"80743-clear-prop-cpa48053-mk18-a-1-gun-sights-148-pl","title":"Clear Prop! CPA48053 Mk.18, A-1 gun sights 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eClear Prop! CPA48053 Mk.18, A-1 gun sights 1\/48 – aircraft gun sights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Clear Prop! CPA48053 Mk.18, A-1 gun sights detail set is a unique offering for modelers wishing to take the realism of their \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e aircraft models to a new level. This product is primarily dedicated to plastic models of airplanes from the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e era and the early post-war years, allowing for precise reproduction of Mk.18 and A-1 type aircraft gun sights, used on combat aircraft of the USA and RAF (United Kingdom).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrief history:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The Mk.18 and A-1 gun sights were standard equipment on American and Allied fighters and bombers during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the use of lenses and simple grid-based sighting mechanisms, they enabled more effective targeting of both aerial and ground targets. Typical aircraft equipped with these sights include, among others: \u003cem\u003eP-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eSpitfire Mk.IX\u003c\/em\u003e in versions adapted to American armament systems. They were used intensively from the early 1940s until the beginning of the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 United States, United Kingdom, and Allied countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality plastic ensuring sharp detail – lenses, frames, and microscopic sight components\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detail set for plastic scale models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd-ons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready-to-use clear and precise elements – no need to paint the lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II, early Cold War (1940s and 1950s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Clear Prop! CPA48053 set is especially recommended for advanced modelers (difficulty level \u003cb\u003e2\/5\u003c\/b\u003e) who expect authenticity and precision. Assembly is not complicated, though care is needed when applying tiny parts. It is an ideal choice for those reconstructing models of fighter and bomber aircraft from historical squadrons, as well as aviation diorama enthusiasts. With this set, your model will gain a unique character and outstanding display value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Prop! CPA48053 Mk.18, A-1 gun sights 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional accessory that will highlight the realism of any World War II era aircraft model – choose quality and historical accuracy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clear Prop!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54763471339854,"sku":"CPA48053","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/dfd7a063fc9bf38920202094b821586d.png?v=1756366143","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/80743-clear-prop-cpa48053-mk18-a-1-gun-sights-148-pl","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}