{"product_id":"hearns-hobbies-complete-model-building-starter-bundle-tamiya-1-48-f-51d-mustang-korean-war","title":"Hearns Hobbies Complete Model Building Starter Bundle – Tamiya 1\/48 F-51D Mustang Korean War","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHearns Hobbies Complete Model Building Starter Bundle – Tamiya 1\/48 F-51D Mustang Korean War\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuild an American Aviation Legend!\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need to begin your aircraft scale modelling adventure in one convenient bundle, saving you over 20%!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake to the skies and discover the exciting world of aircraft scale modelling with the \u003cstrong\u003eHearns Hobbies Complete Model Building Starter Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the legendary Tamiya 1\/48 North American F-51D Mustang – Korean War!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecially assembled by Hearns Hobbies, this comprehensive 13-product bundle combines Tamiya's beautifully 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