{"product_id":"acd12475","title":"Academy 1\/72 F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter\/Bomber Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/72 F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter\/Bomber Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild one of the most revolutionary military aircraft of the modern era with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter\/Bomber plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Developed by Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works division, the F-117A became the world's first operational stealth attack aircraft, combining groundbreaking low-observable technology with precision-guided weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its distinctive angular shape and matte black finish, the F-117A Nighthawk became an iconic symbol of American military aviation during the late Cold War and the 1991 Gulf War. This detailed 1\/72 scale Academy model recreates the aircraft's unmistakable faceted airframe, internal weapons bay, cockpit, and landing gear, making it a detailed project for modern military aircraft enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/72 scale Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk stealth attack aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive faceted fuselage and low-observable aircraft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit interior with instrument panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear cockpit canopy with optional open or closed positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecessed exterior panel lines and stealth aircraft surface details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed landing gear and wheel well assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal weapons bay with detailed doors and bomb racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional extended or retracted weapons mounting assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 2,000-pound precision-guided bombs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistically reproduced aircraft control surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic United States Air Force waterslide decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic model kit requiring painting and assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLockheed F-117A Nighthawk\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed during the late 1970s as part of a classified United States Air Force program to create an aircraft capable of penetrating heavily defended airspace while minimizing detection by enemy radar systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the marking guide before selecting colors. Dry-fit the major airframe parts and plan cockpit painting before closing the fuselage. Paints, masking materials and tools can be selected to suit the finish you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-1-72\"\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-jet-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Jet Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMega Hobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960937840714,"sku":"ACD12475","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd12475-01.jpg?v=1794452229","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd12475","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}