ME 410 HORNISSE Aircraft Model Kit 1:72

The 1:72 ME 410 HORNISSE from Italeri brings the lines of the Messerschmitt heavy fighter into a compact aircraft model kit with a finished length of 17.4 cm. Twin engines, a low-wing layout and the long glazed nose give the Hornisse its distinctive profile, while the 1:72 scale keeps the build manageable on the workbench and easy to place in a display cabinet. The subject is based on the Me 410, developed as an evolution of the Me-210 and used in several operational roles. Source details for the aircraft include two Daimler-Benz DB603 engines rated at 1,750 HP each, heavy forward armament with four 20 mm Mauser cannons and two 7.92 mm machine guns, plus remotely controlled MG 131 guns in side barbettes. The airframe could also carry an offensive payload of over 500 kg in the internal bomb bay or on underwing pylons, and the kit reflects that multi-role character through version-specific parts and alternate external fittings. Decals for 3 versions add further finishing choice across different markings and unit identities. With an assembly time of 600 minutes, the build suits modelmakers aged 14 years and up who want a project with clear stages for construction, painting and final decal work. The completed aircraft sits well in a WWII aviation collection, on a shelf with other 1:72 subjects, or as a standalone display that highlights the Me 410's unusual combination of fighter, attack and bomber features.