{"product_id":"italeri-macchi-mc-202-folgore-1-48-scale-model-kit","title":"Italeri Macchi MC.202 Folgore - 1:48 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a detailed 1:48 scale model of the Macchi MC.202 Folgore, one of the most significant Italian fighter aircraft of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MC.202 Folgore represented a major step forward for the Regia Aeronautica, combining an aerodynamic airframe with the powerful German DB 601 inline engine produced under licence by the Italian aircraft industry. Compared with earlier Italian fighters powered by radial engines, such as the Fiat G.50 and Macchi MC.200, the MC.202 offered considerably improved speed and flight performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast and manoeuvrable, the Folgore could reach approximately 600 km\/h and was capable of engaging Allied fighters effectively. Early versions were armed with two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns mounted in the nose, while later versions received additional armament to improve their effectiveness in aerial combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Italeri plastic model kit features 100% new moulds and includes a super decal sheet, 3D decals and a photo-etched fret. The kit was developed under licence from Aeronautica Militare and builds into a finished model approximately 18.4cm in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied unpainted and requiring assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Italeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Type: Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type: Fighter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft: Macchi MC.202 Folgore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNationality: Italian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1939-1945, World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished Model Size: Approximately 18.4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% New Moulds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped under licence of Aeronautica Militare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied Unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed 1:48 scale MC.202 Folgore model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresents a major Italian fighter of WWII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the aerodynamically refined Folgore design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the powerful DB 601 engine produced under licence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% new moulds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper decal sheet included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3D decals included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched fret included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished model measures approximately 18.4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for WWII Italian aviation modelling and display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italeri MC.202 Folgore model kit is ideal for anyone searching for 1:48 WWII aircraft model kits, Macchi MC.202 models, Folgore scale models, Italian fighter aircraft kits, Regia Aeronautica models, Italeri aircraft kits and Second World War Italian aviation models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Macchi MC.202 Folgore was one of the most capable Italian fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Combining an advanced aerodynamic design with the German DB 601 engine produced under licence, the Folgore offered a significant improvement in speed and manoeuvrability over earlier Italian fighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFind more Italeri kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/collections\/italeri-kits\" title=\"Italeri scale model kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more scale model brands \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/pages\/scale-models\" title=\"Scale model kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58572731613565,"sku":"ITA2840","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1138\/0520\/files\/Italeri_Macchi_MC.202_Folgore_scale_model.png?v=1787338742","url":"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/products\/italeri-macchi-mc-202-folgore-1-48-scale-model-kit","provider":"Mighty Lancer Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}