Macchi-Castordi M.C.72 Scale 1:48 AMP 48018 Plastic Model Helicopter Kit

Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72 racing seaplane aircraft plastic model kit in 1:48 scale represents one of the most advanced and fastest piston-engine floatplanes ever built.

The M.C.72 was designed in Italy for the Schneider Trophy competition and became famous for setting an absolute world speed record for seaplanes in 1934. Powered by a highly complex Fiat AS.6 engine with contra-rotating propellers, the aircraft pushed the limits of interwar aeronautical engineering.

Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72 – Record-Breaking Racing Seaplane

Although the M.C.72 never completed a Schneider Trophy race, it achieved lasting historical significance by reaching a speed of over 700 km/h, a record that still stands for piston-engine seaplanes. The aircraft exemplifies the intense technological competition of the Interwar period, when racing seaplanes directly influenced future high-performance military aircraft design.

This plastic model kit by AMP accurately depicts the Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72 racing seaplane. The model belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is produced in 1:48 scale, ideal for detailed display of iconic interwar aircraft.

Kit contents:

• Plastic sprues with aircraft and float parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: AMP
• Scale: 1:48
• Model (SKU): AMP 48018
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Aircraft: Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72
• Role: Racing seaplane
• Subject country: Italy
• Period: Interwar
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.