{"title":"F4U Corsair","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/corsair-2-bn.png?v=1677103265\" alt=\"Corsair\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/corsair-2-bn.png?v=1677103265\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"metal-earth-f4u-corsair","title":"Metal Earth F4U Corsair","description":"These metal miniatures allow you to construct these yourself and show off on your desk or home. Each model is amazingly detailed laser etching. Simply pop out the pieces by hand or with the aid of wire cutters. Then connect each piece at the attachment points according to the easy to follow instruction sheet included with each model. This can be accomplished by hand or facilitated by using needle nose pliers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Age: 14 years and up\u003cbr\u003e • Easy and fast to assemble.\u003cbr\u003e • Extraordinary 3-D laser cut models that assemble in about 40 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e • Models average in size between 8 to 10cm.","brand":"Metal Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22419567083602,"sku":"MMS035","price":14.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/metal-earth-f4u-corsair-aircraft-models-metal-earth-pilot-shop-0.jpg?v=1724378230"},{"product_id":"red-canoe-cessna-3d-logo-cap-tan","title":"Red Canoe Corsair Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the longest production run of any US produced piston engined fighter plane the Corsair was considered by some foes to be the most formidable of WWII. It’s unique inverted gull wing design makes it unmistakable in appearance and allowed for a large propeller and fully enclosed landing gear. It is one of the great Legends of warplane innovation and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of 100% brushed cotton twill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Slate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable velcro back strap for one size fits most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven patches on felt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEmbroidered grommets for ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpot clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Canoe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22420748173394,"sku":"U-CAP-CORSAIR-SL","price":69.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/red-canoe-corsair-cap-caps-red-canoe-pilot-shop-0.jpg?v=1731028799"},{"product_id":"red-canoe-corsair-t-shirt","title":"Red Canoe Corsair T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch like the Spitfire, the Corsair attained great respect among World War II fighter pilots. 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The wing meets the fuselage at a right angle, reduces drag and results in greater speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% heavy spec cotton\u003cbr\u003eContrast seam tape\u003cbr\u003eRibbed crew neckline\u003cbr\u003eHem label\u003cbr\u003eColour: Slate\u003cbr\u003eWashed after printing\u003cbr\u003ePre-shrunk\u003cbr\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Canoe","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":33279449563218,"sku":"M-SST-CORSAIR-SL-S","price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":33279454445650,"sku":"M-SST-CORSAIR-SL-M","price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":33279454773330,"sku":"M-SST-CORSAIR-SL-L","price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":33279455658066,"sku":"M-SST-CORSAIR-SL-XL","price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":33279458443346,"sku":"M-SST-CORSAIR-SL-XXL","price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/red-canoe-corsair-t-shirt-s-t-shirts-red-canoe-pilot-shop-0.jpg?v=1738623655"},{"product_id":"f4u-corsair-cap","title":"F4U Corsair Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Cap highlights one of the most recognizable warbirds, the F4U Corsair. Known for its bent wing design and for being one of the most effective fighters during both WWII and Korea. 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