{"product_id":"academy-1-72-usn-f-8e-vf-162-the-hunters-fighter-scaled-plastic-model-kit","title":"Academy 1\/72 USN F-8E VF-162 \"The Hunters\" Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild the \"Last of the Gunfighters\" — a 1\/72 Academy F-8E Crusader with detailed panel lines, cockpit, and variable air brake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/72 scale USN F-8E Crusader model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe last American fighter with guns as the primary weapon — \"The Last of the Gunfighters\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately detailed panel lines, rivets, cockpit \u0026amp; landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir brake can be assembled open or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious weaponry included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vought F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) is a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft built by Vought for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps (replacing the Vought F7U Cutlass), and for the French Navy. The first F-8 prototype was ready for flight in February 1955. The F-8 served principally in the Vietnam War. The Crusader was the last American fighter with guns as the primary weapon, earning it the title \"The Last of the Gunfighters\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately detailed panel lines \u0026amp; rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely detailed cockpit \u0026amp; landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble with air brake open or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious weaponry included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Static Fighter Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Ages: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 239mm (9.40\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 57mm (2.24\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1x 1\/72 USN F-8E VF-162 \"The Hunters\" Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModelling Glue (such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweezers, scissors \u0026amp; modelling knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shop","offers":[{"title":"Hobbies Direct","offer_id":44016449323082,"sku":"10033383","price":35.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobbyco","offer_id":44016449355850,"sku":"10033383","price":22.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2164\/0266\/files\/e61a6602b29843b4a88a78884326eb7e.webp?v=1785821439","url":"https:\/\/www.nioclothing.com\/products\/academy-1-72-usn-f-8e-vf-162-the-hunters-fighter-scaled-plastic-model-kit","provider":"NIO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}