Special Hobby 72116 Fokker D.XXI 4. sarja Wing with Slots (1/72)

Special Hobby 72116 Fokker D.XXI 4. sarja Wing with Slots is a high-quality plastic model kit in the popular 1:72 scale. This model set allows you to recreate the legendary Dutch-made fighter plane, which played a significant role during World War II, especially in the livery of the Finnish Air Force.

History of the Original

The Fokker D.XXI is a single-seat fighter aircraft designed in the Netherlands in the mid-1930s by engineer Erwin Fokker. The aircraft was developed with the idea of being cheap and easy to manufacture, while still maintaining high maneuverability. The greatest use of the Fokker D.XXI was by the Finns, who used it very successfully during the Winter War (1939–1940) and the Continuation War (1941–1944) against the Soviet Air Force. The famous “4th series” (4. sarja) included units with modifications such as wing slots, which significantly improved aerodynamic properties and enabled more effective combat performance.

• Model scale: 1/72
• Country of use: Finland (mainly), the Netherlands
• Historical period: World War II
• Theater of use: Winter War, Continuation War, operations over the USSR and Northern Europe

Features of the Special Hobby 72116 kit

• Material: durable, high-quality plastic
• Precisely reproduced fuselage and wing details
• Aerodynamic slots in the “4. sarja” version
• Marking options for Finnish Air Force
• Kit does not include glue or paints (must be purchased separately)
• Category: plastic model kit

Who is it recommended for?

The Fokker D.XXI 1/72 Special Hobby model is recommended for aviation enthusiasts of World War II, especially collectors of Finnish and Dutch aircraft models, as well as modelers interested in less obvious historical subjects. Due to the level of detail and number of parts, it is suggested for intermediate to advanced modelers.

Assembly difficulty level: 3/5

Thanks to the faithful reproduction of details, including the characteristic wing slots, this model is an excellent choice both for display and for learning to paint historical Finnish Air Force markings. It stands out among competing models due to its detail accuracy and interesting historical theme.