• 1/72 scale Macchi MC.202 Folgore plastic model kit by Italeri (Kit No. 1439)
• Represents the elegant Italian Macchi MC.202 Folgore fighter aircraft
• Developed by Aeronautica Macchi and regarded as one of Italy’s most important fighter designs of World War II
• Captures the MC.202’s distinctive streamlined fuselage, narrow engine cowling and graceful fighter profile
• Powered by the Alfa Romeo RA.1000, an Italian licence-built version of the Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine
• Features the characteristic low-mounted wings and conventional tail arrangement of the Folgore
• Recreates the aircraft’s distinctive cockpit, canopy and forward fuselage configuration
• Clear canopy allows the cockpit area to remain visible on the completed model
• Includes landing gear and characteristic undercarriage arrangement for ground display
• Represents the machine-gun armament associated with the MC.202 fighter
• Compact 1/72 scale provides a convenient balance between modelling detail and display size
• Ideal for recreating distinctive Italian camouflage patterns and unit markings
• Particularly well suited to the complex mottled camouflage schemes associated with Italian wartime aircraft
• Excellent platform for airbrushing, panel washes, exhaust staining, paint fading and subtle operational weathering
• The MC.202 served extensively in the Mediterranean, North Africa and Eastern Front theatres during World War II
• An interesting alternative to more commonly modelled British, German, American and Japanese WWII fighters
• Ideal for collections focused on Italian aviation and Mediterranean WWII aircraft
• Great choice for Folgore enthusiasts and modellers building a comprehensive 1/72 WWII fighter collection
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for modellers aged 14+
