Re.2002 Ariete 1/48 - 2670
WWII Reggiane-built radial-engined 'Ram' fighter-bomber, developed from the RE.2000. Kit has engraved panel lines and rivets, well detailed cockpit, separately molded elevators and flaps, 5-part twin-row radial engine, detailed undercarriage (weighted tires and separately molded tailwheel), optional position segmented canopy, optional centerline stores (drop tank, bomb or bomb with dive-bombing swing crutch) and photographic reference manual (history, technical details, walk-around style photos and color profiles).

Decals for 6 aircraft:
1) Regia Aeronautica: 'Red 9', 5° Stormo, 208 Ma. Squadriglia, 101° Gruppo Isola capo Rizzuto, Italy 1944
2) Regia Aeronautica: 239-4, 5° Stormo, flown by Major Giuseppe Cenni, Foggia, Italy 1943
3) Regia Aeronautica: 239-2, 5° Stormo, 239 Squadriglia, 102° Gruppo Reggio Emilia, Italy 1943
4) Aeronautica Cobelligerante Italiana: 'Red 9', 5° Stormo, 239 Ma. Squadriglia, 102° Gruppo Palata, Campobasso, Italy 1944
5) Luftwaffe: 'Red 5', Geschwader Bongart, Bourges, France 1944
6) Luftwaffe: unknown unit, Pavullo nel Frignano, Bologna, Italy 1944
Includes instruments.

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S.79 Sparviero - 1/72 - IT1290
This elegant 3-engined aircraft was orginalyl developed by the Italian aeronautical industry in the mid-1930s to provide fast postal service with teh African colonies. Recording breaking versions were soon developed and its high speed performance brought it to the world's attention when it was used in a purely military role as a bomber when in WWII it was used extensively as a torpedo bomber in the Mediterranean. Kit has recessed panel lines and fabric-over-frame effect on aft fuselage/empennage, detailed fuselage interior (including cockpit, bomb bay and gunner's stations), separate rudder and elevators, hinged ailerons, boxed-in wheel wells, optional open boarding hatch, plus external torpedo and mounts.

Decals for 5 Regia Aeronautica aircraft:
1) No 1 of 281st Squadriglia, Rhodes, 1941
2) No 7 of 278 Squadriglia, Libya, 1942
3) No 3 of 278 Squadriglia, Pantelleria, 1942
4) No 9 of 283rd Squadriglia, Cagliara Elmas, 1942
5) No 5 of 279th Squadriglia, 1942


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Fiat CR.42 1/48 - 2640 Based on the earlier C.R.32, which obtained remarkable results during the Spanish War, the C.R.42 was made entirely of metal and had a A.74 engine of 840 HP. 200 aircraft christended Falco were ordered immediately by the Regia Aeronautica and were used during the initial phases of the Second World War. It was also very successful, commercially speaking and was exported to Sweden, Belgium and Hungary. Production was resumed by the Germans in 1943 for the Luftwaffe, who used this plane widely as a night fighter and ground attack aircraft. Total production exceeded 1,500. Markings for 4 different Luftwaffe night fighters, 1 and 2 / Nactschlachtgruppe 9.

SM.81 Pipistrello 1/72 - 1283 The Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 Pipistrello nicknamed 'Italian Bat' was a three-engine bomber/transport aircraft serving in the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II. Kit features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and fuselage interior with bomb bay and bombs, separately molded bomb bay doors, fuselage loading doors, flaps, elevators and rudder, weighted tires, clear film for windows, machine guns and armament. Retractable dorsal and ventral turrets, semi-retractable bomb aimer's gondola. Choice of short-cowled Alfa Romeo 125 engines or the longer cowled Piaggio P.Xs. Markings for 6 Regia Aeronautica aircraft: 1) Libya 1941; 2) Russian Front Dec 1942; 3) Ferrara 1939; 4) Spain 1938; 5) Tripoli 1939; 6) Bologna 1936; Related Items: 1. Ali D'Italia - Vol. 29 - SM.81 Pipistrello (Bat)

SM.82 Canguro Luftwaffe, ANR, Co-belligerente 1/72 - 1273 Savoia-Marchetti tri-motor bomber and transport aircraft. Kit features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and fuselage double-deck interior, weighted tires, 2 types of dorsal turret, optional waist guns, separately molded bomb bay doors, fuselage loading doors, flaps, elevators and rudder. The SM.82 was the first aircraft in the world designed and built as a military transport aircraft, involving both the Army and Airforce in its design. Used heavily by the Regia Aeronautica and Luftwaffe. Markings for 4 aircraft: 1) Luftwaffe 1Z+BX 13/KGr zbV1, Crete, 1942 2) Lufwaffe +F, III/KGbV1, southern Italy, summer 1943 3) ANR Gruppo Aerotrasporti 'Trabucchi' (2./Flieger Transport Gruppe 110), northern Italy, April 1944 4) Transporti Aeronautica Cobelligerante, southern Italy, 1944

Savoia Marchetti SM.82 Marsupiale 1/72 - 1270 One of the great aircraft of WWII. This aircraft's brilliant career began in 1939 when it set two world records. The first was a closed-circuit distance record, over 8,000 miles (12,874km) non-stop. The second was a speed record over 6,250 miles (10,000 km) at 150 mph (241 km/h). The SM.82 was the first aircraft in the world designed and built as a military transport aircraft. It was a complete project involving both the Italian Army and Air Force, as well as the national airline. As well as payload considerations, armament and bomb loads were also designed into the aircraft. Capable of carrying 82 paratroopers, the SM.82 could also carry a Fiat CR.42 fighter and did so, re-supplying the East African colonies with 50 fighters. Flying the longest combat flight to date, on October 19 1940 four SM.82's bombed the Manama oil refineries in Bahrain with a total of 400 X 15 kilogram (13,200 lbs) incendiary bombs. The planes flew 4,200 kilometers in 15 hours and 30 minutes with no losses. The plane also flew long-range raids to Alexandria and Girbraltar. Its' reputation was such that the Luftwaffe ordered 300 and used them extensively on all fronts. Kit features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and fuselage interior with bomb bay and bombs, separately molded bomb bay doors, fuselage loading doors, flaps, elevators and rudder. Also includes photographic reference manual with history, technical details and drawings, color walkaround photos (Vigna di Valle) and color profiles. Comes in a large box 43 cm (17 in) x 30 cm (12 in) x 8 cm (3 in). Voted as "Stormo Kit of the Year 2008" Decals for 3 Regia Aeronautica aircraft: 205 Squadriglia, 12 Stormo BT, Rhodes, September 1940 604 Squadriglia, 145 Gruppo Transporti, Libya, August 1941 32 Stormo BT, Sardinia, August 1940

Italeri Reggiane Re.2000 GA - 1272 Although used in relatively small numbers by the Regia Aeronautica the Re.2000 was quite likely the best of the R-Programme fighters out flying the Bf.109E and securing an order from Great Britain for 300 planes in 1939. The GA (Grande Autonomo) refers to the long range variant of this aircraft where it was intended to fly to the East African colonies to reinforce the air contingent there resisting the South Africans, Indian and British. The GA was used extensively to patrol convoys bound to North Africa. Kit has engraved and raised surface detail, basic cockpit, twin-row radial engine, optional position flaps, and segmented optional position canopy with 2 types of rear canopy fairing. Decals and painting reference for 6 aircraft: Regia Aeronautica 74a Squadriglia Regia Aeronautica 377a Squadriglia (x2) Hungarian Magyar Kiralyi HonvedLegiero (x2) Swedish Flygvapnet, 2:a Division, Flygflotilj F10

Dornier DO-217 J1/J2 Nachtjäger - 1266 The Dornier 217 J was developed from the Do. 217 E fighter/bomber in order to meet the requirements for a night fighter. The Do. 217 J1/J2 was exclusively employed in the night interception of Allied bombers and was used by the Regia Aeronautica in this role where it performed sterling service. Contains decals for 1 Regia Aeronautica night fighter (Do. 217 J1 - 253a Squadriglia, 41o Stormo, 60o Gruppo, Lonate Pozzolo, 1943) + 3 Luftwaffe night fighters.

SM. 79 Sparviero III 1/72 - 1243 During its career with the Regia Aeronautica (Royal Italian Air Force) the tri-motor S.79 Sparviero bomber / torpedo-bomber underwent a series of performance-enhancing modifications and improvements. This particular version (Serie III) - the last of the torpedo bombers - featured greater defensive armament, an additional internal fuel tank for extended range, thicker armour to shield the crew and exhaust dampers for night-time operations, an essential aid for missions in skies dominated by Allied fighters during 1944-45. Contains decals for 2 torpedo ANR (Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana) bombers.

Fiat BR.20 1/72 - 1143 Probably the most advanced bomber in the world at the time of its introduction, the BR.20 first flew on February 1936. Just one year later it saw action in the Spanish Civil War with the Regia Aeronautica, and in Manchuria with the Japanese who had ordered a number of these aircraft. When Italy entered WWII, 162 BR.20s were operational and were first used against France, then Great Britain (from bases in Belgium), Greece, Malta, Crete and also in Russian. Steadily replaced by the more modern S.79 and Cant.Z.1007, the BR.20 had by the time the armistice, all but disappeared, yet a remaining few continued to serve with the Luftwaffe. Contains decals for four bombers, 1 Regia Aeronautica, 1 Spanish Civil War Version (Regia Aeronautica), 1 Luftwaffe and 1 Japanese.

Macchi C. 202 1/72 - 1222 The MC.202 Folgore is undoubtly the best known Italian fighter of World War II. Based on the preceding MC.200, this aircraft featured excellent manoeuvrability and a very high speed thanks to its aerodynamic shape and its powerful engine manufactured under licence by Alfa-Romeo. Many fighter pilots would earn ace status on this mount. Contains decals for 2 RA fighters.

SM. 79 Serie I Sparviero 1/72 - 1261 This legendary 3-engine bomber was originally developed by the Italian aviation industry in the mid-30s to provide fast postal service for its African colonies. Versions soon followed that established speed records and its high performance soon brought it to the world's attention when it was used in a military role. During World War Two, the SM.79 was used extensively as a torpedo bomber in the Mediterranean and its successes against allied shipping were numerous and well known. Contains decals for 3 torpedo bombers, 1 Regia Aeronautica, 2 Spanish Civil War versions.

SM. 79 Sparviero 1/72 - 1225 This legendary 3-engine bomber was originally developed by the Italian aviation industry in the mid-30s to provide fast postal service for its African colonies. Versions soon followed that established speed records and its high performance soon brought it to the world's attention when it was used in a military role. During World War Two, the SM.79 was used extensively as a torpedo bomber in the Mediterranean and its successes against allied shipping were numerous and well known. Contains decals for 3 torpedo bombers, 3 Regia Aeronautica.