Special Hobby 72122 Lloyd C. V serie 82 is a high-class plastic model kit of the Austro-Hungarian reconnaissance aircraft from World War I, recreated in the popular 1:72 scale. The kit is intended for modelers who expect a high degree of historical accuracy and attention to detail. The product does not include glue or paints – these are sold separately.

Historical details of the Lloyd C. V serie 82

The Lloyd C. V was a biplane reconnaissance aircraft produced in Austria-Hungary from 1916, widely used by Austro-Hungarian aviation during World War I. The series 82 variant was a modification of the original design and was used, among other places, on the Italian Alpine front and in reconnaissance operations and artillery support.

• Scale: 1:72
• User country: Austria-Hungary
• Historical period: World War I (1916-1918)
• Category: plastic assembly model kit
• Material: high quality polystyrene
• Contents: detailed sprues with fuselage, wings, pilot's seat, machine gun and radiators, clear canopy, decals with historical markings of Austro-Hungarian aviation
• Finish: allows recreation of authentic colors and markings in line with archival standards

What makes this kit special?

The Special Hobby series model features a very high level of detail, perfectly reflecting the characteristic silhouette of the Lloyd C. V and construction elements unique to aircraft from the Italian front. The decals allow for several marking options, making model personalization possible. The parts fit precisely, although due to the level of complexity and delicacy of some components, experience with models of this scale is recommended.

Recommendation and difficulty level

Recommended for: intermediate and advanced modelers, World War I aviation enthusiasts, diorama builders, and collectors of historic aircraft models in 1:72 scale.

Difficulty level: 4/5 – richly detailed model, requires some skill in assembling small parts and precise painting.

Summary: Special Hobby 72122 Lloyd C. V serie 82 (1/72) is a model that will satisfy aviation history enthusiasts and demanding modelers seeking an accurate reproduction of a Great War aircraft.