{"product_id":"1-72-minicraft-pv-1-ventura-11681","title":"1\/72 Minicraft PV-1 Ventura 11681","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild a 1\/72 scale model of the Minicraft PV-1 Ventura, a World War II patrol bomber and gunship used by the United States Navy. This kit suits modelers interested in wartime aircraft and postwar Canadian service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockheed PV-1 Ventura patrol bomber and gunship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Navy, 1945, and Royal Canadian Air Force operational trainer, 1948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 parts with new Cartograf-printed markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11 x 9 x 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarking options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCAF Operational Trainer, 1948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS Navy, unit unknown, 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the subject\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Navy operated the PV-1 Ventura during World War II as a long-range patrol bomber and gunship for attacks on ground targets and shipping. After the war, newer aircraft replaced it in most roles, while some Venturas continued in training and reserve service. Surplus aircraft also entered private operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModeling notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Minicraft kit is a fit for builders working on World War II patrol aircraft, US Navy aviation, and postwar RCAF subjects. For additional manufacturer information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scalemates.com\/brands\/minicraft-model-kits--327\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMinicraft Models on Scalemates\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minicraft Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43624327643367,"sku":"MIN11681IH","price":29.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/172-minicraft-pv1-ventura-11681-mpm-hobbies.jpg?v=1750781052","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/1-72-minicraft-pv-1-ventura-11681","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}