{"product_id":"icm-1-72-luftwaffe-night-fighters-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/72 Luftwaffe Night Fighters Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of the Second World War, German military leadership did not prioritize specialized air-defence fighter aircraft. They believed anti-aircraft artillery would serve as the primary defence against aerial attacks on the Reich. However, large-scale nighttime raids by British aviation revealed that heavy anti-aircraft guns could not effectively protect ground targets. This necessitated specialized night-fighter units and a distinct tactical approach.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSince no aircraft were specifically designed for night combat at the time, the Luftwaffe initially used standard combat aircraft painted in dark colours—such as the Bf 109E-4 operated by Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 (the 1st Night Fighter Wing). For long-range interception of British bombers over British territory, they employed a specially converted Do 17 bomber designated the Do 17Z-10 Kauz II. The aircraft featured an infrared searchlight to help locate enemy aircraft in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThere are also documented cases of Fw 189 A-1 aircraft being used as night fighters after special modifications, including the installation of FuG 212 radar and an additional MG 151 cannon mounted for forward and upward firing.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- Three Luftwaffe night fighters—Bf 109E-4, Do 17Z-10 Kauz II, and Fw 189A-1—used for air defence during different periods\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- Highly detailed fuselage, wings, tail sections, and cockpits\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- Each aircraft includes its own decal sheet\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM72209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4823044411931\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM 1\/72 Luftwaffe Night Fighters Set of 3 (Bf 109E-4, Do 172-10 Kauz II, Fw 189A-1) # 72209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489354690781,"sku":"ICM72209","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM72209.jpg?v=1788364964","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-72-luftwaffe-night-fighters-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}