ICM Plastic Model Kit
Battle of Malta CR.42 Falco & Sea Gladiator Mk.II (1/32) DS3201
The ICM DS3201 set presents two iconic biplane fighters that clashed over the Mediterranean in 1940: the Italian Fiat CR.42 Falco and the British Sea Gladiator Mk.II. Offered in 1/32 scale, this dual aircraft set captures the critical air battles fought over Malta, where the island’s defenders resisted waves of Italian bombing raids. The kit provides exceptional detail in cockpit interiors, engine assemblies, and airframe geometry, making it a standout project for enthusiasts of early WWII aviation history.
- 1/32 scale dual aircraft plastic model kit
- Includes Fiat CR.42 Falco and Sea Gladiator Mk.II
- Highly detailed cockpits and radial engines
- Authentic fuselage geometry and proportions
- Decals and markings representing the Battle of Malta, mid-1940
- 301 parts with high-precision moulding
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
Malta’s location in the heart of the Mediterranean made it a vital strategic base during World War II, enabling the Allies to disrupt Axis supply lines to North Africa. In June 1940, soon after Italy’s entry into the war, Malta came under heavy aerial assault by the Regia Aeronautica. Among the attacking aircraft was the Fiat CR.42 Falco, Italy’s primary fighter at the time and the last biplane fighter produced in large numbers. Opposing them were a handful of Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.II aircraft, adapted naval fighters flown from land bases. Despite being obsolete by 1940, the Gladiators became legendary for their role in the defence of Malta, where their resilience and the bravery of their pilots earned them lasting fame. The aerial duels between the nimble Italian biplanes and the outnumbered British fighters marked the beginning of a prolonged struggle for control of the skies above Malta, a campaign that would shape the course of the Mediterranean war.
