{"product_id":"airfix-boulton-paul-defiant-nf-i-1-48-scale-a05132","title":"Airfix 1\/72 GERMAN E BOAT Kit A10280V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe German E-Boat was a popular kit the first time we released it and we predict it will be a favourite amongst modellers as a Vintage Classic design too. In 1:72 scale, this challenging build has 290 pieces and a single scheme option, sure to fill many a happy hobby hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestricted by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, the German Kriegsmarine exploited a loophole by designing a fleet of fast, wooden-hulled attack craft they referred to as Schnellboots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly designed, these vessels were perfected over time. By the outbreak of the Second World War, they had become a devastatingly effective part of Germany’s naval strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by three diesel engines and featuring a triple rudder arrangement, Germany’s E Boats were some of the fastest warships in the world. With their low profile, high manoeuvrability and torpedo armament, if they penetrated any Allied convoy, they could destroy several vessels and make their escape before coming under return fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's Inside\u003cbr\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 44.8\u003cbr\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 7\u003cbr\u003eHow many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer - 290\u003cbr\u003eItem Scale - 1:72 Scale\u003cbr\u003eContents (what's in the box) sets - Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003cbr\u003eFinish - Plastic\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Scheme options - 1\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level - 3\u003cbr\u003eFlying Hours - 4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55770943717756,"sku":"A10280V","price":47.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0432\/8584\/0033\/files\/a10280v_1.webp?v=1769793248","url":"https:\/\/sussex-model-centre.co.uk\/products\/airfix-boulton-paul-defiant-nf-i-1-48-scale-a05132","provider":"Sussex Model Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}