{"product_id":"lockheed-hudson","title":"Airfix 1\/72 Lockheed Hudson  vintage classic Aircraft Scale model Kit","description":"\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagerly anticipated Vintage Classic Lockheed Hudson model kit makes a return, offering a meticulously crafted 1:72 scale plastic model. Comprising 85 components and featuring a single genuine scheme, this kit allows you to recreate one of the Second World War's most adaptable maritime patrol aircraft, complete with its unique Boulton Paul dorsal turret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricately detailed 1:72 scale plastic model kit with 85 components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle authentic scheme depicting RAF maritime patrol aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes distinctive Boulton Paul dorsal turret as used in British service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Level 2 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan measures 274mm when assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for producing efficient, modern twin-engined commercial aircraft, the Lockheed Company's 1938 proposal for a light bomber caught the attention of the British Purchasing Commission, who recognised it as the ideal aircraft for their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey required a maritime patrol aircraft to complement the Avro Anson and decided to acquire this new model, naming it the Hudson for RAF service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the outbreak of the Second World War, the RAF had 78 Hudsons operational, all equipped with the distinctive Boulton Paul dorsal turrets upon their arrival in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOCKHEED MARTIN ® (Vehicle\/Aeroplane Models) associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation® in the USA and\/or other jurisdictions, used under licence by Hornby Hobbies Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003eRequires paints and glue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55354140983637,"sku":"afx03006V","price":15.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0804\/2069\/files\/a03006v_1.webp?v=1792158739","url":"https:\/\/the-gift-factory.co.uk\/products\/lockheed-hudson","provider":"The Gift factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}