Special Hobby 72457 Bugatti 100 ‘French Racer Plane’ 1/72 – plastic racing aircraft model kit

Special Hobby 72457 Bugatti 100 ‘French Racer Plane’ is an exceptional plastic model kit in 1:72 scale, designed for aviation enthusiasts who value both faithful detail replication and the unique character of historical aircraft. This model kit is ideal for collectors and advanced modelers seeking to enrich their collection with a very rare model of a racing plane from the WWII era.

Bugatti 100 – the French legend from the golden age of air racing

The original Bugatti 100P was designed in France by the famous constructor Ettore Bugatti and engineer Louis de Monge. It was developed in the late 1930s as an innovative sport racing aircraft intended to win the prestigious Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe cup and to break world speed records. The aircraft was a showcase of innovative aerodynamic solutions: it featured a unique twin coaxial propeller, a sleek fuselage, and a V-tail configuration—features that provided incredible performance for its time. Unfortunately, the outbreak of WWII prevented the plane from ever flying—it never flew in its original form, but to this day continues to impress aviation technology enthusiasts.

• Scale: 1:72
• Country of origin: France
• Historical period: late 1930s and WWII (1938–1939)
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Product type: plastic model kit
• Box contents: plastic parts, clear canopy, assembly instructions, and a decal sheet to accurately replicate the original markings
• Additional accessories: glue and paints not included – modeler can customize the color scheme
• Model dimensions (assembled): length approx. 100 mm, wingspan approx. 125 mm
• Manufacturer: Special Hobby (Czech Republic)

Who do we recommend this model for?

Special Hobby 72457 Bugatti 100 is recommended for experienced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5) due to its unusual design and precision-building requirements. It is a rarity both for French aviation enthusiasts and collectors of unique racing aircraft. The model achieves a particularly eye-catching appearance on display thanks to its details and authentic decals that replicate the unique prototype Bugatti 100P paint scheme.

If you wish to expand your collection with a remarkable aircraft that is a symbol of innovation and passion for speed, this 1:72 scale model from Special Hobby will be an excellent choice!