{"product_id":"40599-valom-72036-bell-yfm-1b-airacuda-172","title":"Valom 72036 Bell YFM-1B Airacuda 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eValom 72036 Bell YFM-1B Airacuda 1\/72 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eValom 72036 Bell YFM-1B Airacuda 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit that allows you to faithfully recreate the rare Bell YFM-1B Airacuda aircraft in 1\/72 scale. This unique set is dedicated to both collectors and experienced aircraft modelers who appreciate original designs from the interwar period and the early years of World War II.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eUnique US Command Aircraft – Bell YFM-1B Airacuda\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Bell YFM-1B Airacuda was an American heavy escort fighter developed in the late 1930s as a technologically advanced “flying battery” concept. Manufactured by Bell Aircraft, the plane stood out for its innovative design—engines mounted in nacelles on the wings, which also featured rotating gunner stations. These solutions aimed to make the Airacuda an effective combat platform against enemy bombers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Airacuda prototypes had their maiden flight in 1937; however, due to numerous technical issues and the rapid advancement of military aviation, the project never entered mass production. Nonetheless, the Bell YFM-1B was used by the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) as an experimental and training aircraft before World War II, equipped with a number of innovative features compared to contemporary designs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser country: United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: 1937–1942, interwar era \/ early World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKit does not include glue or paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClear parts for cockpits, finely detailed surface features\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Valom 72036 model is designed with great attention to the original’s details—it features accurate representations of the cockpit, engine nacelles, and artillery stations, making it an excellent choice for modelers seeking unusual aircraft outside the mainstream fighter aircraft. I especially recommend this model to experienced individuals (difficulty level 4\/5) who value craftsmanship and enjoy the challenge of building unconventional aircraft. This product will enrich your collection with a unique piece of American aviation history.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Valom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722451800398,"sku":"VLM72036","price":109.46,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/54dac562eeadc5f552927634f5fe68e3.jpg?v=1755538509","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.pl\/en\/products\/40599-valom-72036-bell-yfm-1b-airacuda-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}