{"product_id":"76540-vee-hobby-e57021-uss-houston-cl-81-1942-cruiser-deluxe-edition-1700","title":"Vee Hobby E57021 USS Houston CL-81 Croiseur de 1942 - Édition Deluxe 1\/700","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eVee Hobby E57021 USS Houston CL-81 1942 Cruiser - Deluxe Edition 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    USS Houston CL-81 is a highly detailed 1\/700 scale plastic model kit crafted by the renowned company \u003cstrong\u003eVee Hobby\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a unique deluxe edition of the lightly armored Cleveland-class cruiser, which played a crucial role in the United States Navy towards the end of World War II. This model allows you to recreate a historic US Navy ship, famed for its involvement in key battles in the Pacific, such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and during the Okinawa campaign.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/700 – ideal for collector displays and World War II period dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality plastic, delivering excellent detail and durability of components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States, US Navy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (commissioned in 1943, combat active until 1947).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic ship model kit with a wealth of fine details and distinctive construction features of the cruiser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Add-ons:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Deluxe version may include photo-etched parts or detailed accessories designed to enhance the model’s realism (it is recommended to check the kit’s contents upon purchase).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal’s Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The model replicates the original armament, including 152 mm guns and anti-aircraft artillery. Deck, superstructure, and deck installation details are also faithfully rendered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear and precise instructions support both beginners and advanced modelers throughout the build process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is especially recommended for experienced naval enthusiasts and modelers building collections of World War II warships. The large number of small parts makes this set demanding – prior experience with 1\/700 scale models is advised.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 – for ambitious modelers who value detail and precision.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II warships, plastic model kits, 1\/700 scale.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vee Hobby E57021 USS Houston CL-81 Deluxe Edition is an excellent choice for collectors and naval history enthusiasts. It allows you to faithfully recreate this legendary US Navy vessel, and thanks to its high level of detail, it looks impressive both as a standalone model and as part of larger battle dioramas.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vee Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54755692151118,"sku":"VHE57021","price":108.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/8eb85b90340c87bb2d63f9fe52a52571.png?v=1756187451","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/76540-vee-hobby-e57021-uss-houston-cl-81-1942-cruiser-deluxe-edition-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}