Special Hobby 72489 - 1:72 CASA C-212-300/400 Long Nosed Casas

Special Hobby 72489 – 1:72 CASA C-212-300/400 “Long Nosed Casas”

This 1:72 scale kit from Special Hobby represents the CASA C-212-300 and -400 light transport aircraft in their extended nose configurations. These variants have served in numerous roles worldwide including air transport, parachute drops, search and rescue, and maritime patrol.

• High-quality injection-moulded parts with detailed surface features
• Full interior for the cockpit and cargo bay
• Markings for Spanish, Chilean, Portuguese, and Swedish aircraft
• Optional external equipment and antennae configurations

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 21 cm
• Manufacturer: Special Hobby
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: This kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Model assembly required.

Model building process:

This kit is aimed at modellers with some experience. It allows the construction of one of the modernized CASA C-212 variants with extended nose and optional mission equipment for different roles including patrol, utility transport or airborne operations.

Tools and materials needed:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper
• Paintbrushes
• Plastic cement
• Paints according to the instructions

About the CASA C-212:

The CASA C-212 Aviocar is a light twin-turboprop transport aircraft developed by the Spanish company Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA in the 1970s. The -300 and -400 variants feature a lengthened nose, modern avionics, and reinforced structure. Known for excellent STOL capabilities, they operate from rough fields and are used for troop transport, search and rescue, maritime patrol, and cargo missions in various air forces worldwide.

Real aircraft data:

• Length: 16.15 m
• Wingspan: 20.28 m
• Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65B turboprops
• Top speed: approx. 370 km/h
• Crew: 2 + up to 25 troops or cargo

About Special Hobby:

Special Hobby is a Czech model kit producer known for detailed and accurate representations of unusual aircraft types. Their kits are valued for thoughtful design, interesting subject matter, and fine moulding – perfect for modellers looking for something unique.