Airfix Vintage Classics Fiat G.50 1:72 WWII Italian Military Aviation Plastic Model Kit A01046V

During the age of transformative manufacturing, war brought quick developments to war machines, specifically aviation. Designed in 1935 by Celestino Rosatelli, the first flight for the Fiat G.50 Freccia (Arrow) took to the air in 1937 for the Italian Air Force. It was ahead of its time in design and performance, handling better than previous monoplane designs, but still lacked in armament and reliability. By 1940, Italy entered WWII, the Fiat G.50 was falling behind the rapid improvements to aircraft created by the war. Although it was known for being maneuverable and quick, it couldn't keep up against the fighters outrunning them in Northern Europe. During the Battle of Britain, the cold weather for the open cockpit used to the Mediterranean, began to show its flaws. The G.50 found more success in the war in North Africa, flying at lower altitudes and worked best in tactical suprise attacks of multiple aircrafts did the G.50 find its place.

• Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles.
• Enjoy the nostalgia with the revival of this classic plastic model. The boxes feature original paintings by an impressive range of artists. Since the early 1950s, Airfix has produced hundreds of fantastic models, across many different categories and the majority of these tools still exist, and using these tools are how the Vintage Classics are made.
• Primary Scheme: Fiat G.50 352a Squadriglia North Africa 1941. Skill Level: 1. Dimensions of Completed Kit: Length 11.2cm x Width 15.3cm. Number of Pieces: 33. A great plastic model kit for the beginner to intermediate modeler.
• Painting and assembly required. Paints and glue need to be purchased separately.
• Humbrol paints needed to complete the liveries are listed on the outside of the box.