Valom 72072 Fokker F.VIIb/3m Southern Cross 1/72 – Precision Plastic Airplane Model Kit

The Valom 72072 model represents the legendary Fokker F.VIIb/3m aircraft in the famous "Southern Cross" version in 1/72 scale. This is a high-quality plastic model kit for assembly, designed for both experienced modelers and enthusiasts of aviation history. The kit does not include glue or paints, allowing you to personalize the finish according to your preferences.

Historical Overview – Fokker F.VIIb/3m "Southern Cross"

The Fokker F.VIIb/3m is a trimotor passenger and transport aircraft developed by the Dutch company Fokker in the 1920s. Its greatest fame came from the "Southern Cross" example, which in 1928 was used by Charles Kingsford Smith and his crew for the historic first flight across the Pacific from California to Australia. The aircraft was primarily operated by Australia, the United States, the Netherlands, and other countries worldwide from the interwar period up to the early years of World War II, serving as both a passenger and transport plane.

• Scale: 1/72 – allows for showcasing numerous details and easy integration with dioramas from the 1920s and 1930s.
• Operator countries: Australia (mainly the Southern Cross version), United States, Netherlands
• Historical period: Interwar period (1920s and 1930s)
• Material: High-quality plastic, making it easy to work with, putty, and paint. The model offers detailed wing and fuselage surface textures.
• Extras: The kit includes top-quality decals allowing you to accurately reproduce the "Southern Cross" markings. No resin or metal parts included.
• Category: Plastic assembly model kit

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The Valom 72072 Fokker F.VIIb/3m Southern Cross model is recommended for experienced modelers interested in aviation history and collectors of unique, unusual aircraft from the pioneering era of aviation. The model requires precision in assembly and finishing, especially when installing the wings and landing gear components.

Build Difficulty Level: 4/5 (intermediate to advanced modeler)

Thanks to its faithful reproduction and precise detailing, the Valom Fokker F.VIIb/3m "Southern Cross" model is a perfect choice for all collectors and aviation history enthusiasts who wish to enrich their collection with one of the most important aircraft of civil aviation pioneers.