Special Hobby 48185 IMAM (Romeo) Ro.37bis (1/48) – highly detailed plastic model kit

The Special Hobby 48185 IMAM (Romeo) Ro.37bis model in 1:48 scale is an excellent replica of the historic Italian reconnaissance aircraft that played an important role in 20th-century conflicts. This plastic kit for self-assembly offers modelers a faithful miniature of the machine used by Italy mainly during the interwar period and at the beginning of World War II. The IMAM Ro.37bis was a versatile biplane that served in the Regia Aeronautica both on the African front and during the Spanish Civil War.

The model faithfully reproduces the original, incorporating numerous structural details characteristic of this type of aircraft, such as its extremely slender silhouette, open cockpit, distinctive wing ribbing, and cockpit details. The kit includes clear canopy parts and decals allowing the completion of multiple historically accurate markings.

• Model scale: 1:48
• Manufacturer: Special Hobby
• Country of original operation: Italy
• Historical period: interwar period / World War II
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Contents: model parts, clear decals, transparent elements, instruction manual
• Add-ons: option for custom detailing, space for additional photo-etched parts (not included in the kit)

The IMAM Ro.37bis was widely used during the fighting in Africa, including in Abyssinia, and later at the beginning of World War II for reconnaissance and light bombing missions. These aircraft also took part in the Spanish Civil War on the Nationalist side.

The Special Hobby 48185 kit is recommended for both advanced modelers and intermediate aviation history enthusiasts. The model is rated at a medium level of difficulty (3/5) due to numerous small details and the need for careful assembly of the wings and tailplane.

We recommend this model to anyone who values accurate historical miniatures and has a passion for military aviation from the interwar and World War II periods. It is a unique offering for collectors of unusual types of model aircraft and will be a great addition to any collection.