Tamiya 89722 - 1/48 Fiat CR42 (Luftwaffe)  [89722]

About the Fiat CR42

The Fiat CR42 Falco ended up being Italy's main fighter from the beginning of WWII and was based on early in the day effective biplane designs. It was basically a modernized biplane, with a metal fuselage frame, aluminum wing frames, and smooth fairings for the fixed landing gear. Like other modern biplane fighters, it had exemplary maneuverability, but had been outdated whenever WWII started. However, it proved helpful in Mediterranean theater and was used extensively in the ground assault role. Whenever Italy surrendered in 1943, German forces took over existing Italian equipment for his or her very own usage, and additionally they employed the CR42 in evening harassment, anti-partisan, and trainer functions in both Italy therefore the Balkans.

In regards to the Model

• Re-packaged form of a plastic model kit originally manufactured by Italeri.
• Top-notch 1/48 scale construction kit type of the Fiat CR42.
• Classic biplane form accurately reproduced.
• Are modeled with or without landing gear wheel spats to depict different combat conditions.
• One pilot figure and a sufficient pair of add-ons including 50kg bombs, gas drums, and jerry cans included for many different display choices.
• Comes with markings for 4 different aircraft, including all new markings for an aircraft on the Western Front.