{"product_id":"1-72-italeri-f-a-18-hornet-tiger-meet-2016-special-color-aircraft","title":"Italeri 1\/72 F\/A-18 Hornet Tiger Meet 2016 Special Color Aircraft Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"685\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCelebrate one of the most eye-catching military aircraft paint schemes ever applied with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eItaleri 1\/72 F\/A-18 Hornet Tiger Meet 2016 Special Color Aircraft Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This special edition recreates the \u003cstrong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eSwiss Air Force F\/A-18C Hornet\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eFliegerstaffel 11\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in its spectacular tiger-themed livery created for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e2016 NATO Tiger Meet\u003c\/strong\u003e held in Zaragoza, Spain. The striking black, yellow, and orange artwork makes this Hornet a standout addition to any modern aircraft collection. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eItaleri's 1\/72 scale kit faithfully captures the sleek lines of the F\/A-18 Hornet with finely recessed panel lines, a detailed cockpit, realistic landing gear, and external stores. The kit includes decals for the impressive Tiger Meet 2016 special markings, allowing modelers to recreate one of the most photographed Hornets to participate in this famous international exercise. Whether you're a fan of modern military aviation or unique commemorative paint schemes, this kit offers an enjoyable and rewarding build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"u0ybrq\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vfjnl5\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eHighly detailed 1\/72 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"281enu\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eAuthentic Swiss Air Force F\/A-18C Hornet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4greyw\" data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eSpecial \u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eTiger Meet 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e commemorative markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"107h3op\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eFliegerstaffel 11 aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lcvhet\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and recessed surface detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cbxhak\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eDetailed cockpit and landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iazkox\" data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eExternal fuel tanks and ordnance included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"180jjmz\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eFull-color painting guide included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7rcauz\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eExcellent platform for painting and display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hj03cv\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q2frcc\" data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003ePaint and cement sold separately \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xemshg\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eNATO Tiger Meet\u003c\/strong\u003e is an annual multinational exercise bringing together squadrons with tiger-themed emblems to strengthen cooperation and flying skills among allied air forces. In \u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eSwiss Air Force's Fliegerstaffel 11\u003c\/strong\u003e, based at Meiringen Air Base, participated with specially painted \u003cstrong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eF\/A-18C Hornets\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring dramatic tiger artwork across the aircraft's fuselage and tail. 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