{"product_id":"15212-azur-a051-loire-130m-148","title":"Azur A051 Loire 130M 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAzur A051 Loire 130M (1\/48) – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzur A051 Loire 130M\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit of a reconnaissance seaplane in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. This detailed model kit depicts the French Loire 130M aircraft, a key design for the French Navy aviation just before and during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. The model is produced by the renowned manufacturer Azur, known for its highly accurate replicas of aircraft from the 1930s and 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic information about the model:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: High-quality plastic (polystyrene)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear cockpit parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for several historical versions included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaints and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical description and use of the Loire 130M aircraft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLoire 130M\u003c\/strong\u003e was the primary reconnaissance seaplane of the French Navy. Designed in the mid-1930s, it entered service before \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e and was widely used by the French fleet up until the 1940s. These aircraft operated from both battleships and land bases. They played a significant role during the French campaign in 1940, performing reconnaissance and patrol missions over the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. After the capitulation of France, some units were taken over by the Vichy Air Force and Free French forces, while a few were acquired by Italian forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Azur A051 Loire 130M model stand out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly accurate representation of the fuselage, wings, and float details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear parts allowing for a realistic crew cabin recreation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption to build different paint schemes (the set includes extensive decals for several units)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical documentation describing the colors and usage of the aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this model for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers, World War II aviation enthusiasts, and naval aviation fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso recommended for 1\/48 scale model collectors seeking lesser-known yet historically significant designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated assembly difficulty: \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. The model requires skill in part fitting and detail painting, but the satisfaction from completing the replica is guaranteed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Azur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720050135374,"sku":"AZUA051","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/df71729610646073a38ece5b057c8534.jpg?v=1755489844","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.es\/en\/products\/15212-azur-a051-loire-130m-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}