Dora Wings DW 48057 - 1:48 Morane-Saulnier MS.406.C1 Finnish Aces

Morane-Saulnier MS.406.C1 Finnish Aces Aircraft Model – Dora Wings DW 48057 in 1:48 Scale

Dora Wings offers a high-quality model of the French Morane-Saulnier MS.406.C1 fighter, in the version used by the Finnish Air Force during World War II. This kit allows you to recreate aircraft flown by Finnish aces, who successfully engaged Soviet air forces in intense aerial combat.

• High-quality plastic parts for fuselage and wings
• Detailed cockpit and interior components
• Clear canopy parts
• Includes photo-etched parts
• Decals for several Finnish paint schemes
• Comprehensive assembly and painting instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: approx. 17.7 cm
• Manufacturer: Dora Wings
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: This kit does not include glue, paints or modeling tools. Assembly required.

Model construction:

The kit is designed for assembly from plastic and metal parts. It requires trimming, gluing, and painting. The included photo-etched parts enable accurate replication of small-scale details.

Recommended tools and supplies:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper
• Plastic glue and cyanoacrylate glue (for photo-etched parts)
• Paintbrushes and a set of paints
• Tweezers for small parts

About the Morane-Saulnier MS.406.C1 aircraft:

The Morane-Saulnier MS.406 was the main fighter of the French Air Force at the outbreak of WWII. Although it was outclassed by more modern aircraft, it was exported to several countries, including Finland. Finnish pilots achieved remarkable combat success with it during the Winter War and Continuation War. The MS.406 was armed with a 20 mm cannon and two machine guns.

Original aircraft specifications:

• Length: approx. 8.15 m
• Wingspan: 10.6 m
• Engine: Hispano-Suiza 12Y-31, 860 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 490 km/h
• Armament: 1 × 20 mm Hispano-Suiza cannon, 2 × 7.5 mm MAC machine guns

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Dora Wings specializes in producing plastic model kits of lesser-known but historically significant aircraft. Their products stand out for including unique topics, quality details, and extras such as photo-etched parts and markings from rare theaters of war.