Italeri Fiat CR.42 Falco Aircraft Kit 1:72

The Italeri Fiat CR.42 Falco brings a late-1930s Italian fighter into 1:72 scale with the unmistakable layout of a single-seat biplane. Fixed landing gear, an open cockpit and the compact 11.5 cm finished size give the aircraft a clear period character that stands out in a display of historic aviation subjects. The original Fiat C.R. 42 was developed from the earlier C.R. 32 and combined traditional biplane configuration with newer structural solutions, including an alloy and steel frame covered with canvas and metal panelling. Italeri translates that aircraft into a detailed plastic kit that invites careful assembly and finishing. The subject is tied to the Battle of Britain period, when Fiat C.R. 42 aircraft served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica within the Corpo Aereo Italiano. A supercharged air-cooled Fiat A.74 radial engine powered the full-size aircraft to 400 km/h, while its manoeuvrability made it well regarded by Italian pilots. The super decals sheet opens 6 marking versions, so the finished model can be approached as a specific historical aircraft rather than a generic biplane. With a stated assembly time of 600 minutes and an age marking of 14 years and up, the build suits modellers who enjoy painting camouflage, placing unit insignia and refining small details across wings, fuselage and tail.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.