{"product_id":"12738-eduard-48251-ee-lightning-f-1-f-3-148-airfix","title":"Eduard 48251 EE Lightning F-1\/ F-3 1\/48 (AIRFIX)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eEduard 48251 EE Lightning F-1\/F-3 1\/48 (AIRFIX) – Supplementary Set for Fighter Aircraft Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eEduard 48251 EE Lightning F-1\/F-3 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality accessory set designed for the English Electric Lightning F-1\/F-3 aircraft model in the popular 1:48 scale, intended for use with the Airfix kit. The product offers a complete set of photo-etched parts, which allow for significant enhancement of detail compared to the basic plastic kit. It is dedicated to both beginner and advanced modelers seeking realistic finishes and top-level details.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Overview of the Lightning Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The English Electric Lightning was a British supersonic interceptor aircraft of the Cold War era, used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) since the early 1960s. The F-1 and F-3 variants were pillars of the UK's airspace defense, serving mainly during the Cold War. The Lightning was renowned for its tremendous speed and vertical climb capability, used, among others, in combat duty over the British Isles. The aircraft remained in active service until the late 1980s, becoming an icon of British military aviation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/48 – popular and highly detailed, allowing for realistic reproduction of details\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperator Country:\u003c\/b\u003e United Kingdom, Royal Air Force (RAF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eService Era of Original:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960s–80s, the Cold War period\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Photo-etched set – thin metal providing precise details for the cockpit, seatbelts, panels, cockpit interior, and external surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdd-ons:\u003c\/b\u003e Precise details, pre-painted photo-etched parts (including instrument panels, seatbelt components), set includes assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCategory:\u003c\/b\u003e Scale modeling accessories, photo-etched additions for plastic models\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSet Advantages and Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eEduard 48251 EE Lightning F-1\/F-3 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e product is recommended for intermediate to advanced modelers who value the highest standards of historical accuracy and realism in aircraft models. Essential for collectors and fans of British military aviation, it allows you to raise the realism of your build to a new level. The set significantly enriches the cockpit, pilot station, as well as details visible through open panels.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/5 – recommended for modelers familiar with basic photo-etched part handling and precise assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Eduard 48251 EE Lightning F-1\/F-3 1\/48 photo-etched set is an investment in the highest model build quality – an ideal choice for those wishing to replicate their model as close as possible to the original RAF aircraft active during the Cold War.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eduard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719999836494,"sku":"EDUA48251","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/2258bb913716baad9fd67bd0d0eeb9fb.gif?v=1755488139","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.es\/en\/products\/12738-eduard-48251-ee-lightning-f-1-f-3-148-airfix","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}