Italeri Macchi MC.202 Folgore 1:48 model kit

The Italeri Macchi MC.202 Folgore 1:48 model kit brings one of the Regia Aeronautica's most distinctive fighters into a scale format that suits careful assembly and finishing. Its subject is the early Folgore, an aircraft shaped by a notably clean aerodynamic layout and powered in service by the DB 601 inline engine produced under license by the Italian aeronautical industry. That background gives the build a strong technical identity beyond its outline alone. The Macchi MC.202 marked a clear step forward from earlier radial-engine fighters such as the Fiat G-50 and the Macchi MC-200, with improved flight performance and a top speed of 600 km/h. Early versions carried 2 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns mounted on the nose, a configuration that helps define the aircraft's compact front-end appearance. The combination of speed, maneuverability and streamlined design makes the Folgore a subject with real presence on the workbench and on display. During assembly, the aircraft's proportions and fighter layout come into focus piece by piece, making the 1:48 scale especially effective for appreciating the balance between engine installation, fuselage shape and wing form. Once finished, the model suits a shelf, cabinet or aviation-themed display where Second World War aircraft and Italian fighter development take center stage.

 

Attention ! Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 14 ans.