Italeri 2765 1/48 Macchi MC.205 Veltro

This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.

Beefing up the bullets
The Folgore helped eliminate the Italian Air Forces shortcomings, but the Italians knew they were still not packing enough. Their solution was to equip a redesigned C.202 airframe with a powerful new DB 605 engine, two 50cal machine guns and two 20mm cannons. With that much muscle behind it, the Veltro was considered by its designers to be a match for the P-51 Mustang. Unfortunately for the Italians, they simply couldn't get enough Veltros in the air. Only 262 were produced. The kit features six sets of decals from before and after the armistice.

Skill Level: 2
Model Length: 7.2 inch (182mm)
Suitable for ages 14 and older