{"product_id":"52584-cmk-f48147-vietnam-war-aces-rs-ritchie-1fig-for-f-4e-148","title":"CMK F48147 Vietnam War Aces RS Ritchie (1.fig for F-4E 1\/48","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMK F48147 Vietnam War Aces R.S. Ritchie (1.fig for F-4E 1\/48) – Plastic pilot figure for assembly, scale 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWe present an exceptional product designed for modelers and collectors interested in military history of the Vietnam War era – \u003cstrong\u003eCMK F48147 Vietnam War Aces R.S. Ritchie\u003c\/strong\u003e. The set includes a high-quality plastic figure depicting Brigadier General Richard Stephen \"Steve\" Ritchie, the American fighter ace, specially prepared to be placed in the cockpit of the F-4E Phantom II model at a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe figure comes from the collection of the renowned company CMK, known for its attention to detail and historical accuracy. It is intended for self-assembly and painting; glue and paints are not included in the set. It is made of high-quality plastic, which ensures precise reproduction of both the pilot's silhouette and the equipment of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam War (ca. 1965–1973, Cold War)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e none – set does not include glue or paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic assembly figure (aircraft model accessory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eR.S. Ritchie became famous as the only United States Air Force pilot to shoot down five North Vietnamese aircraft during the Vietnam War, achieving ace status. He flew the F-4E Phantom II fighter, one of the most important American jets used in that conflict. His achievements were honored with numerous decorations, including the USAF Air Force Cross. Using this figure allows for recreating realistic dioramas and F-4E cockpit panels in the most demanding model collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this product to both advanced and intermediate modelers\u003c\/strong\u003e building American fighter jets from the Vietnam War period. The figure is perfect as a decoration in the cockpit model or as a historical diorama element. We assess the assembly difficulty level as \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – the set requires basic modeling skills and experience in figure painting. Proper choice of paints will allow for an extremely realistic final effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMK F48147 Vietnam War Aces R.S. Ritchie 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e is a product that adds substantive and historical value to any F-4E model, enhancing the realism and detail of any Cold War and Vietnam War era aircraft collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723066593614,"sku":"CMKF48147","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/e88e397a231447355887ca82fd724523.jpg?v=1755551752","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/52584-cmk-f48147-vietnam-war-aces-rs-ritchie-1fig-for-f-4e-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}