Aires 2276 Macchi MC.202 cockpit set - early v. Italeri 1/32

Aires 2276 Macchi MC.202 Cockpit Set – Early Version do Italeri 1/32 is an advanced detail-up set designed for the Macchi MC.202 Folgore fighter model in 1/32 scale (Early Version), dedicated to aircraft modeling enthusiasts who demand uncompromising historical and detail accuracy. This highly detailed cockpit is specially designed for the popular Italeri kit, significantly enhancing the interior reproduction of this iconic WWII aircraft.

Historical model: The Macchi MC.202 Folgore was an Italian fighter mainly used by the Regia Aeronautica (Italy) from 1941–1943, during the most intense operations of WWII in the Mediterranean and African theaters. It was renowned for its excellent flying qualities and agility, and it took part in key battles such as El Alamein and the defense of Sicily.

• Scale: 1/32 – provides great potential for detailing and showcases all features
• Country of use: Italy, Regia Aeronautica (World War II)
• Version: Early Version – faithfully recreates the cockpit appearance from the first production series of the MC.202
• Material: high-quality resin casting, enriched with photo-etched elements to capture the finest details (buttons, seatbelts, side panels, etc.)
• Set contents: detailed cockpit tub, pilot seat, instrument panel, side panels, various levers as well as metal photo-etched parts
• Category: resin upgrade set for aircraft models, detailing accessory

The Aires 2276 set allows full reproduction of the characteristic MC.202 interior – precisely capturing the layout of the instruments, side panels, and surface textures. With carefully designed components and the use of photo-etching technology, cockpit details appear exceptionally realistic and striking, far surpassing the standard equipment of the base Italeri kit.

Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers experienced in working with resin and photo-etched parts.

Recommended user: Modelers seeking authenticity, collectors interested in WWII Italian aviation, and large-scale (1/32) enthusiasts wishing to make their models stand out at contests and exhibitions.

By choosing the Aires 2276 Macchi MC.202 Cockpit Set in 1/32 scale, you receive a professional, complete detail set allowing you to build an unusually faithful model of one of the most important fighters of Italian aviation from WWII.