Hobby 2000 72005 Bristol Beaufighter Ic & Macchi MC.202 Folgore North Africa 1942 1/72 – Set of Two Legendary 1:72 Scale Aircraft

The Hobby 2000 72005 model kit is an offering for World War II aviation enthusiasts who want to recreate in 1:72 scale two of the most important fighters involved in the battles over North Africa in 1942. The set contains plastic assembly models – the British Bristol Beaufighter Ic and the Italian Macchi MC.202 Folgore, allowing you to portray the historic rivalry in the Mediterranean area.

Features of the Hobby 2000 72005 Set

• Scale: 1:72
• Category: Plastic model kit – World War II aircraft
• Material: High-quality plastic (polycarbonate), easy to process and suited for precise painting
• Set does not include glue or paints
• The kit includes decals for both aircraft, enabling authentic markings from the North African campaign

Historical Data of the Models

Bristol Beaufighter Ic – a heavy, multi-role British night fighter and support aircraft. Beaufighters were intensively used by the Royal Air Force in numerous operations over the Mediterranean and North Africa during World War II, between 1940 and 1945, to combat ships, convoys, and destroy Axis land targets.

Macchi MC.202 Folgore – an Italian single-seat fighter with an inline engine, produced by Aeronautica Macchi, mainly used by Regia Aeronautica in air battles over the Sahara and Tunisia from 1941 to 1943. Considered one of the best Italian fighters of World War II, it was a worthy opponent for Allied Spitfires, Hurricanes, and the Beaufighter itself.

Who Do We Recommend the Hobby 2000 72005 Model For?

This set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers interested in World War II aviation and dioramas from the desert battle period. The models require precision in assembly as well as basic painting skills. The finished models are perfect for historical collections.

• Build difficulty: 3/5
• Ideal choice for British and Italian aircraft collections
• Great product for learning about construction and painting differences