Revell Macchi C. 200 Saetta - 1/72 Scale Model Kit

Description: This is a vintage Revell / Lodela plastic model kit from 1986, in excellent Open box condition, decals and instruction sheet are present in great shape. All parts appear to be present but cannot guarantee this due to open box condition… See detailed photos attached. WYSIWYG... The Macchi C.200 Saetta (Italian: Lightning), or MC.200, was a fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Aeronautica Macchi in Italy. It was operated in various forms by the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) who used the type throughout the Second World War. The C.200 was designed by Mario Castoldi, Macchi's lead designer, to serve as a modern monoplane fighter aircraft, furnished with retractable landing gear and powered by a radial engine. It possessed excellent maneuverability and the C.200's general flying characteristics left little to be desired. Stability in a high-speed dive was exceptional, but it was underpowered and underarmed in comparison to its contemporaries. Early on, there were a number of crashes caused by stability problems, nearly resulting in the grounding of the type, which was ultimately addressed via aerodynamic modifications to the wing. From the time Italy entered the Second World War on 10 June 1940, until the signing of the armistice of 8 September 1943, the C. 200 flew more operational sorties than any other Italian aircraft. The Saetta saw operational service in Greece, North Africa, Yugoslavia, across the Mediterranean and the Soviet Union (where it obtained an excellent kill to loss ratio of 88 to 15). Its very strong all-metal construction and air-cooled engine made the aircraft ideal for conducting ground attack missions; several units flew it as a fighter-bomber. Over 1,000 aircraft had been constructed by the end of the war. Thanks for your interest :) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please take notice these are not toys they are collectible; in some cases rare, vintage model kits. Either to be built or for display in kit form. What You See Is What You Get - " WYSIWYG " As most of the kits offered here are at least 20 years old, it is assumed the buyer knows they are purchasing a vintage collectible item and not a new product. There can be no refunds except in cases of an error on our part. The models will be wrapped in bubble wrap and sealed inside plastic poly shipping bags for prompt, safe delivery... I try and take good pictures for you to know exactly what you are getting, if you have any questions or need clarification don't hesitate to contact us. We will do everything we can to ensure you have an enjoyable experience as after all this should be fun for everyone involved... Thanks for your interest :) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check Out My Other Items---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Price: 23 USD

Location: Windermere, Florida

End Time: 2024-09-08T03:30:19.000Z

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