Special Hobby 72309 Caproni Ca.311M Italian Adventure in Russia (1/72)

A treat for World War II enthusiasts – the Special Hobby 72309 Caproni Ca.311M Italian Adventure in Russia plastic model kit in 1/72 scale. The Caproni Ca.311M is an Italian light reconnaissance and bomber aircraft, designed by Caproni for the Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica). The "M" (Modificato) version featured reinforced armament and a simplified structure of the glazed fuselage section, resulting in improved durability for operations in harsh frontline conditions.

The Caproni Ca.311M was widely used on the Eastern Front between 1941 and 1943, when Italy supported Axis operations against the USSR. These planes were primarily used for reconnaissance missions, as well as light bombing in support of infantry and motorized units. The model from the "Italian Adventure in Russia" edition replicates the version deployed in the USSR, allowing for realistic dioramas depicting historical scenes from Operation Barbarossa and later Eastern Front battles.

• Model scale: 1/72
• Country of use: Italy (Regia Aeronautica)
• Historical period: World War II (1940-1943)
• Material: high-quality plastic, clear fuselage glazing parts.
• Contents: plastic assembly parts, decals, assembly instructions. Glue and paints not included.
• Category: plastic model kit

The kit is distinguished by excellent detail reproduction on the fuselage, cockpit area, and richly detailed decals for Italian markings from the Russian front. We recommend this model for intermediate modelers and those comfortable working with precise components, small cockpit and glazing details. Ideal as a collector’s display piece or for dioramas depicting World War II scenes.

• Assembly difficulty: 3/5
• High quality and detailed workmanship
• An excellent choice for fans of Italian aircraft designs and historical modeling