Special Hobby 72112 C-60 Lodestar (1/72)

The Special Hobby 72112 plastic model kit depicts the Lockheed C-60 Lodestar transport aircraft in 1:72 scale, perfect for modelers who value historical accuracy and high-quality details. This kit faithfully reproduces the original construction, offering precisely crafted plastic parts made from high-grade plastic material.

Brief Historical Description

The Lockheed C-60 Lodestar is an American transport aircraft, used mainly during World War II between 1942–1946. It served both in the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) as well as the Australian Air Force. It was employed for transporting troops, supplies, and for the evacuation of wounded personnel across theaters worldwide, including Europe, Africa, and the Pacific. It is considered one of the key medium transport aircraft of its era.

Special Hobby 72112 Model Features

• Scale: 1/72 – allows for the construction of a realistic, detailed model while maintaining a convenient size.
• Material: high-quality plastic ensuring precision in detail reproduction and ease of handling.
• The sprues are well-fitting with finely engraved panel lines – once assembled, the model perfectly captures the character of the iconic C-60 Lodestar.
• Clear parts: cockpit canopy and side windows allow for realistic representation of the aircraft fuselage.
• Assembly instructions: clear and detailed, making assembly easier even for less experienced modelers.
• The set does not include paints, glue, or additional parts such as photo-etched pieces or a metal barrel.
• User countries: USA, United Kingdom, Australia, and Allied countries during World War II.

Category and Difficulty

• Category: plastic model kit of military transport aircraft.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate modelers who already have basic experience with assembling 1:72 scale aircraft models.

Recommendation

Special Hobby 72112 C-60 Lodestar is a product worth recommending to every aviation enthusiast and World War II aficionado. The model works great as a part of a collection of historic aircraft as well as a workshop challenge for intermediate plastic modelers. Its precision of execution and the possibility of representing machines of various countries make this product stand out among the competition and allow modelers to expand their skills with an interesting, less well-known design.