{"product_id":"model-kit-hughes-h-4-hercules-flying-boat-the-spruce-goose-moderate-difficulty-steel-model-by-metal-earth","title":"Metal Earth Hughes H-4 Hercules \"Spruce Goose\" Steel Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Metal Earth Hughes H-4 Hercules Flying Boat, better known as \"The Spruce Goose\", is a steel model kit of moderate difficulty. Its 111 parts build a detailed model about 12.6 inches long that sits on the included display stand, with no glue or paint needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed exterior built from 111 steel parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo glue or paint required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 111\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12.6 x 8.5 x 3.8 in (L x W x H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e No glue or paint; tweezers or a similar tool recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe real H-4 Hercules was designed as a transatlantic transport during World War II but was not finished until after the war. Wartime limits on aluminum meant it was built almost entirely of birch. It flew just once, briefly, on November 2, 1947, and remains the largest amphibious plane to have flown. It is on display at the Evergreen Aviation \u0026amp; Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for another weekend project? See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/build-kits-for-adults\"\u003emore build kits for adults\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miniature Motors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68047776579689,"sku":"F977-1-PS2011","price":37.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/1537\/4185\/files\/455587_69584422d4b7f3.46128189.jpg?v=1794472520","url":"https:\/\/makersthings.com\/products\/model-kit-hughes-h-4-hercules-flying-boat-the-spruce-goose-moderate-difficulty-steel-model-by-metal-earth","provider":"maker's things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}