Avis BX72054 - 1:72 Messerschmitt M-23A

Messerschmitt M-23A sport aircraft plastic model kit in 1:72 scale

The Avis BX72054 kit represents the Messerschmitt M-23A, a light sport and touring aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt in the early 1930s. The aircraft was developed as part of a series of lightweight sport planes created by Bayerische Flugzeugwerke and was intended for recreational flying, pilot training, and air racing.

The M-23 featured a lightweight construction with a high-wing configuration and enclosed cockpit. Its good performance and relatively simple design made it popular among sport pilots and aviation clubs during the interwar period.

Model technical details:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 9.3 cm
• Manufacturer: Avis
• Skill level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modelling tools. The model requires assembly.

Model assembly

The model consists of plastic parts that must be removed from the sprues, cleaned, and assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions. After assembly, the model should be painted and finished using the decals included in the kit.

Essential tools

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper for part preparation
• Brushes for painting
• Plastic model cement
• Model paints

About the Messerschmitt M-23

The Messerschmitt M-23 was a light sport aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt at the turn of the 1930s. It was developed as part of a series of lightweight aircraft produced by Bayerische Flugzeugwerke for sport flying and air competitions.

The aircraft featured a wooden structure with a high-wing layout and enclosed cockpit. Thanks to its good flight characteristics and low weight, it became popular among sport pilots and flying clubs. Variants of the M-23 successfully participated in several aviation competitions of the period.

Depending on the variant, the aircraft was powered by different piston engines producing roughly 60–100 horsepower. The type was mainly used in Germany during the interwar period.

Technical data of the original aircraft:

• Length: approx. 6.7 m
• Wingspan: approx. 10.6 m
• Powerplant: 1 piston engine (approx. 60–100 hp depending on variant)
• Maximum speed: approx. 180 km/h
• Crew: 2

About Avis

Avis is a manufacturer known for producing plastic model kits of unusual and less commonly modeled aircraft. The company’s range focuses mainly on interwar aviation subjects and early aircraft designs that are rarely available from larger model manufacturers.