{"product_id":"magic-factory-mf2001-air-defence-system-iron-dome-scale-1-35","title":"Magic Factory MF2001. Air Defence System \"Iron Dome\".  Scale 1:35","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAir Defence System \"Iron Dome\". Scale 1:35\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagic Factory Models\u003c\/strong\u003e - MF2001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagic Factory has faithfully recreated the Iron Dome Air Defense System with this 1:35 model kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system was b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euilt specifically for Israel, in a partnership between Raytheon and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the weapon has been operational since 2011 and is used to intercept short-range rockets and artillery. The U.S. announced its interest in the Iron Dome’s capabilities, and the Raytheon-Raphael team introduced the SkyHunter system in answer. The kit includes markings for both the Iron Dome and SkyHunter versions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system has intercepted hundreds of rocket and artillery barrages fired at populated areas ever since its inception. In May 2021, when the intense conflicts between Lebanon and Israel came to their peak, there were over 4000 rockets fired from Hamas within 10 days. 90% of these were intercepted by Iron Dome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit consists of grey plastic sprues with some Photo Etched parts. \u003cspan\u003eThe weapons platform can be built in either firing or transportation mode. When built in the firing position, you build the stabiliser legs and hydraulic pistons that lift the missile unit from an aluminium tube with a plastic part that fits into the tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo types of decals come in the kit: traditional and \"film-free.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecise appearance replica with simple assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLauncher and datalink antenna can be built for operation or transport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal hydraulic piston rods provide convenient and firm stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissiles provided for separate display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsraeli Army figurines included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit can be schemed either as Israeli or US versions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto Etch parts and 2 decal sets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlue and paint are required for this model. (Not included).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbies Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44246468198591,"sku":"MF2001","price":74.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/2919\/5651\/files\/MF2001AirDefenseSystemIronDomeBoxFront.png?v=1747622960","url":"https:\/\/smallforge.com.au\/products\/magic-factory-mf2001-air-defence-system-iron-dome-scale-1-35","provider":"Small Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}