{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-72-p-70-nighthawk-first-us-nightfighter-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 P-70 Nighthawk ‘First US Nightfighter’ Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 P-70 Nighthawk ‘First US Nightfighter’ Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Special Hobby kit builds the North American P-70 Nighthawk, the United States Army Air Forces’ first dedicated night fighter, developed from the A-20 Havoc light bomber. The kit includes injection-moulded plastic parts, clear components, and decals for four aircraft operating in combat and training roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInjection-moulded plastic model kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix grey plastic sprues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne clear parts sprue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed cockpit and airframe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecals for four aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree Pacific Theatre combat machines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne U.S. training aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe P-70 Nighthawk was developed from the A-20 Havoc to meet the urgent requirement for a night fighting aircraft during the Second World War. Modifications included radar installation and changes to the nose section, allowing the aircraft to be adapted for interception duties at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe type saw operational service in the Pacific Theatre, where it was used for night interception and defensive patrols. Although it was later superseded by more advanced night fighters, the P-70 also served extensively in the United States in a training role, helping develop early night fighting tactics and radar interception techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Hobby\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlue, paint and modelling tools required (sold separately).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623297994913,"sku":"SH-72460","price":57.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH72460_1.jpg?v=1782726363","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-72-p-70-nighthawk-first-us-nightfighter-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}