{"product_id":"51206-hobby-boss-83403-uss-essex-lhd-2-1700","title":"Hobby Boss 83403 USS Essex LHD-2 1\/700","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n  \n    \u003ch2\u003eHobby Boss 83403 USS Essex LHD-2 1\/700 – Plastic model of an amphibious assault ship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The model kit \u003cstrong\u003eHobby Boss 83403 USS Essex LHD-2 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e is a detailed static plastic model depicting the legendary American amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) from the WASP-class. The model is made in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1:700\u003c\/strong\u003e scale, giving an excellent balance between fine detail and the finished model’s dimensions (assembled length: 368.25 mm, width: 89.5 mm).\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eUSS Essex LHD-2\u003c\/strong\u003e was designed for the United States Navy and entered service in 1992. This modern amphibious ship is intended for transporting, landing, and providing combat support for Marine forces on land, and has participated in numerous missions and fleet exercises from the end of the Cold War to the present day. The Essex is known for its command ship capabilities and extensive medical facilities, including four operating rooms and a large onboard hospital.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The kit contains over \u003cstrong\u003e600 plastic parts\u003c\/strong\u003e distributed across 34 sprues. The hull and flight deck are molded as single pieces, greatly simplifying assembly and providing exceptional detail accuracy. The set also includes \u003cstrong\u003ethree photo-etched sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e (corridor, radar, and other small details), which significantly enhance the realism of the finished model.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War (end), modern times (from 1992 to the present)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality plastic + photo-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit for assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded vehicles and equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e models of land vehicles (M1A1, M60A3, LAV-25, AAV-7, M1097, M198, M1114, MVTR), LCAC and LCU landing craft, as well as aircraft and helicopters (AV-8B Harrier, CH-46E, CH-53E, AH-1W Cobra, Osprey, SH-60F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e over 600\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended for both advanced modelers and intermediate hobbyists – assembly difficulty \u003cstrong\u003e4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the abundance of detail and the inclusion of photo-etched parts, this kit is perfect for those who value maximum realism and for fans of modern naval modeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eHobby Boss USS Essex LHD-2 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e kit stands out for its precise reproduction of the real vessel, wide selection of onboard equipment and vehicles, and modern manufacturing technology. Glue and paints are not included so they can be individually selected according to personal preferences. This is an excellent choice for a demanding, satisfying modeling project – perfect for both collection and themed displays.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Hobby Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723002794318,"sku":"HOBB83403","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/e8d7d1071050f8d211624255162a5960.jpg?v=1755550077","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/51206-hobby-boss-83403-uss-essex-lhd-2-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}