Cooper State Models 32010 Caudron G.III "Anzani" British and Belgian Service 1/32

Cooper State Models 32010 Caudron G.III "Anzani" is a unique 1/32 scale plastic model kit that represents the famous French Caudron G.III aircraft in its British and Belgian versions from the World War I era. The model is based on units powered by the Anzani 100 HP engine, widely used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Belgian air force for training and reconnaissance missions.

• Category: plastic model kit
• Scale: 1/32
• Material: high-quality injection-molded plastic, photo-etched parts
• Number of parts: 135 plastic parts + 8 photo-etched components
• Extras: photo-etched details, rigging diagram, precision Anzani 100 HP engine
• Markings: British and Belgian service, 1914-1918 (World War I)

Historical Overview

The Caudron G.III is a French biplane that had a significant impact on the development of aviation during World War I. Its stability and ease of piloting led air forces worldwide—especially British and Belgian—to use it extensively, primarily for training new pilots and reconnaissance missions. In Great Britain, young RAF cadets perfected their flying skills on it, while in Belgium, the Caudron G.III was mainly used for front-line observation and artillery coordination (1915-1918).

Model Complexity

• Difficulty level: 4/5 – The model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers due to intricate rigging and photo-etched parts

Kit Highlights

• Exceptionally detailed Anzani 100 HP engine
• Precisely reproduced wing rigging and structural details
• Option to assemble one of several historical marking variants (British or Belgian)
• Photo-etched extras for enhanced realism

Recommended For Whom?

The Cooper State Models 32010 Caudron G.III "Anzani" set is an ideal choice for aviation history enthusiasts and modellers seeking high-quality detail and an original subject. The demanding rigging and inclusion of photo-etched elements make this kit an excellent challenge for modellers with intermediate to advanced experience.