{"product_id":"1451-hasegawa-b15-lightning-f-mk6-172","title":"Hasegawa B15 Lightning F Mk.6 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHasegawa B15 Lightning F Mk.6 (1\/72) – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Hasegawa B15 Lightning F Mk.6 in 1:72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit that accurately captures the silhouette of one of the most distinctive jet fighters of the Cold War era. This product is made by the renowned Japanese manufacturer Hasegawa, known for excellent attention to detail and perfect fit of components. The model offers highly accurate representation of the aircraft's lines and elements, as well as realistic surface details, making it an attractive choice for both beginner and advanced modelers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Use of the Lightning F Mk.6\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe English Electric Lightning F Mk.6 was a British interceptor fighter, considered one of the most important aircraft in the Royal Air Force during the Cold War period. Its unique design, with two engines arranged vertically, provided exceptional rate of climb and a maximum speed exceeding 2,400 km\/h. The Lightning F Mk.6 served primarily in the United Kingdom from 1965 to 1988, safeguarding airspace against potential threats from the Soviet Union. The aircraft participated in many interception and patrol missions, and its silhouette became a permanent fixture in the landscape of British air bases of that era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72 – ideal for collectors and modelers with limited space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of operation: United Kingdom, RAF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: Cold War (1965–1988).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic, parts rendered with great detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel for self-assembly – requires glue and paints (not included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDistinct panel lines, detailed cockpit and undercarriage components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes decals for creating historic RAF markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCategory and Intended Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis is a typical \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, intended for aviation modelers, fans of military aircraft, and collectors of Cold War era aviation equipment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe recommend the Hasegawa B15 Lightning F Mk.6 model to aviation modeling enthusiasts seeking a kit with a very good level of detail and excellent parts fit. The product is ideal for intermediate modelers – we rate the difficulty as \u003cstrong\u003e3 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides a great basis for further super-detailing or for building historical dioramas from the Cold War era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719696896334,"sku":"HAB15","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0d5659e9a43c258a017d713ad0fe84e4.jpg?v=1755478415","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/1451-hasegawa-b15-lightning-f-mk6-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}