{"product_id":"60054-academy-12326-us-navy-fighter-f3f-2-148","title":"Academy 12326 US Navy Fighter F3F-2 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAcademy 12326 US Navy Fighter F3F-2 1\/48 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe present the plastic model kit \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 12326 US Navy Fighter F3F-2\u003c\/strong\u003e in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a faithfully reproduced model of the American carrier-based fighter Grumman F3F-2, which served in the United States Navy (\u003cstrong\u003eUS Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e) just before the outbreak of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eBrief Historical Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrumman F3F-2\u003c\/strong\u003e fighter was the last biplane fighter to be used operationally by the US Navy. Introduced to service in 1937, it was a key element of the American fleet's carrier aviation at the turn of the 1930s. The F3F-2 was operated on aircraft carriers such as the USS Saratoga and USS Lexington. It was distinguished by its maneuverability, and construction innovations like retractable landing gear made it an important stage in the development of American fighters. This model disappeared from combat units in 1941, giving way to the first monoplane designs, including the F4F Wildcat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48 – precise reproduction of details proportional to the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States (US Navy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1937–1941, interwar period, just before World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality polystyrene plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories included:\u003c\/strong\u003e decals allowing faithful reproduction of original US Navy unit markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic parts for assembling the model, decals, detailed assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e kit does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCategory and Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis product belongs to the category of \u003cstrong\u003eplastic aircraft model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to well-fitting parts and clear instructions, we recommend it both to intermediate modelers and more experienced hobbyists who wish to recreate a historic US Navy fighter in their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBuilding the model requires care in fitting the parts and applying the decals. Detailed reproduction of the landing gear, cockpit, and control surfaces enables the creation of a realistic replica of a late 1930s aircraft. \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty rating: 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – an ideal choice as a first 1\/48 scale pre-war model for any aviation history enthusiast or collector of US Navy fleet models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 12326 US Navy Fighter F3F-2 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e and add to your collection an extraordinary aircraft that was a turning point in the development of carrier aviation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723507814734,"sku":"ACAD-12326","price":67.93,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/7061447c39fd355454250ade974e8472.png?v=1755559878","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.pl\/en\/products\/60054-academy-12326-us-navy-fighter-f3f-2-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}