{"product_id":"52056-special-hobby-72447-harvard-mkii-iia-iib-the-british-commonwealth-air-training-p","title":"Special Hobby 72447 Harvard Mk.II\/IIA\/IIB « Le plan d’entraînement aérien du Commonwealth britannique » 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72447 Harvard Mk.II\/ IIA\/ IIB 'The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan' 1\/72 – Plastic Aircraft Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We present a high-quality plastic model kit – \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72447 Harvard Mk.II\/ IIA\/ IIB 'The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan' in 1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. This kit allows you to faithfully recreate one of the most iconic training aircraft of World War II, widely used by British Commonwealth countries within the pilot training program.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Information and Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eNorth American Harvard\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as the T-6 Texan) was a trainer aircraft produced by the American company North American Aviation. The Mk.II, IIA, and IIB variants were the main training equipment in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e and the postwar years. The model replicates aircraft used during the \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pilot training program for allied airmen that played a fundamental role in preparing tens of thousands of aircrew for combat operations on all fronts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Harvard Mk.II was widely used from the early 1940s, both for basic and advanced pilot training, as well as for liaison and observation missions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountries of use: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other Commonwealth countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II, postwar period\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct category: \u003cstrong\u003ePlastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSet contents: sprues with parts, assembly instructions, optional decals for different BCATP versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel Details and Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Special Hobby 72447 model features high detail accuracy, faithfully reproducing the distinctive shape and cockpit interior, making it not only a great base for an out-of-the-box build but also an excellent starting point for advanced modeling and customization. The decals enable several marking options matching those used during the BCATP.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Maximum fidelity to the original, well-fitting parts, and a well-thought-out instruction make this product ideal for both intermediate and experienced modelers. The model is recommended for ages 12 and up.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly difficulty: \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGlue and paints are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We recommend this model to all World War II aviation enthusiasts and collectors of training aircraft models. It is a perfect addition to a historical collection or as a base for dioramas focused on Allied pilot training.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723040084302,"sku":"SH72447","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/fd8d17d71fed47fc5af0fd5afcf6ba53.jpg?v=1755551105","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/52056-special-hobby-72447-harvard-mkii-iia-iib-the-british-commonwealth-air-training-p","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}