Hasegawa 19132 - Macchi C.202 Folgore 1/48 single-engine propeller aircraft kit  [HA-19132]

Hasegawa Macchi C.202 Folgore 1/48 kit introduction

A 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit representing the Macchi C.202 Folgore, positioned as a scale military aircraft kit intended for display-focused modelers and collectors.

The Macchi C.202 Folgore was an Italian World War II single-seat fighter introduced in 1941. It combined a refined fuselage derived from earlier Macchi designs with a licensed radial or inline engine installation depending on subvariant, producing a fighter noted for its agility and clean aerodynamic lines. The type served primarily with Regia Aeronautica units in the Mediterranean theatre during the early to mid-1940s.

Model kit context and construction

The kit is a scale representation that focuses on external proportions and surface shape. Parts are injection-molded plastic consistent with mainstream 1/48 offerings;assemblers should expect standard subassembly of wings, fuselage, and empennage prior to surface finishing. Decals and clear parts are common on similar releases but are not specified in the provided product data.

Build considerations for display

Assembly will require typical modelling supplies and techniques for a plastic kit at this scale. Attention to panel lines, landing gear alignment, and paint matching will influence final display realism. The subject's clean lines reward careful masking and paint work when preparing for static display or diorama placement.

A focused 1/48 scale representation of the Macchi C.202 Folgore that fits into display-oriented collections; relevant for modelers interested in mid-war fighter subjects and period accuracy.