{"product_id":"76308-zimi-model-zm53001-us-navy-40mm-quad-bofors-aa-gun-mount-trade-edition-135","title":"Maquette Zimi ZM53001 Affût quadruple de canon antiaérien Bofors de 40 mm de l'US Navy - Édition commerciale au 1\/35","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZimi Model ZM53001 US Navy 40mm Quad Bofors AA gun mount - Trade Edition 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Zimi Model ZM53001 US Navy 40mm Quad Bofors AA gun mount - Trade Edition in 1\/35 scale is a precise plastic model kit representing the quadruple 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun, used by the United States Navy. This model kit allows you to recreate, with remarkable attention to detail, one of the most iconic artillery systems of World War II, which formed the backbone of the US Navy's naval anti-aircraft defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II, post-war period (until the end of the 1950s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic (polystyrene)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic parts for self-assembly, without additional metal accessories or resin elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information:\u003c\/strong\u003e the set does not include glue or model paints – these must be purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003eThe Zimi Model ZM53001 faithfully reproduces the quadruple 40mm Bofors gun, which provided firepower aboard American ships such as cruisers, battleships, destroyers, and aircraft carriers like the USS Enterprise and USS Missouri. This type of gun effectively repelled Japanese air attacks, especially during the Battle of Leyte and the fighting around Okinawa. Thanks to its high rate of fire and the ability to inflict massive losses on enemy aircraft, the Bofors quad mounts retained their status as one of the best naval anti-aircraft systems of the 1940s. Time-fused ammunition and the robust construction contributed to their high combat effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003eThe Zimi Model kit is excellent for advanced modelers and all enthusiasts of naval military history. It offers detailed features, including the mechanisms for raising the barrels, ammunition, and mounting elements, allowing for realistic replication of historical weaponry. Recommended difficulty level: 3\/5 – the model is recommended for those who already have some experience in plastic modeling, but also for ambitious beginners wishing to develop their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003eWith the Zimi Model ZM53001, you will expand your ship model collection with an element that played a key role in the Allied victory at sea during World War II. The model stands out for its excellent component quality, perfect fit, and historical accuracy, making it a recommended choice both for individual display and for war dioramas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zimi Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54755678191950,"sku":"ZM53001","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/334e04c1eb81bf1ff0cecc769572cc2d.png?v=1756187149","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/76308-zimi-model-zm53001-us-navy-40mm-quad-bofors-aa-gun-mount-trade-edition-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}