{"product_id":"12088-azur-a109-morane-saulnier-ms-406-battle-of-france-172","title":"Azur A109 Morane-Saulnier MS-406 Battle of France 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAzur A109 Morane-Saulnier MS-406 Battle of France (1\/72)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The plastic model kit of the \u003cstrong\u003eAzur A109 Morane-Saulnier MS-406 \"Battle of France\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1\/72 scale is a precise miniature of one of the most important French fighter aircraft at the beginning of World War II. This model set is designed for aviation history enthusiasts and modelers seeking high-quality replicas of historical combat machines.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Description and Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Morane-Saulnier MS-406 was a French single-seat fighter that entered service in the late 1930s. It formed the mainstay of the French Air Force during the \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Campaign of 1940\u003c\/strong\u003e (Battle of France), a key phase of World War II. This aircraft featured an innovative for its time semi-monocoque construction and retractable landing gear. It was used not only by France but, after the capitulation, also by the Finnish Air Force and several other countries that acquired captured units.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/72 – ideal for collecting and display in limited spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUser countries:\u003c\/b\u003e France, Finland, Croatia, Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/b\u003e World War II (1939–1945), especially 1938–1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTheater of use:\u003c\/b\u003e mainly the Western Front in 1940 during the Battle of France\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct category:\u003c\/b\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e high-quality polystyrene plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtras:\u003c\/b\u003e clear parts (cockpit glazing), decals for several paint schemes, detailed assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The kit features very finely reproduced fuselage details, realistic panel lines, and a rich set of cockpit elements. The model does not include glue or paints – their choice is up to the modeler, allowing for a personal interpretation of the paint scheme. The included decals allow you to build several historical versions of the MS-406 from the Battle of France period.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThe Azur A109 MS-406 model is recommended for intermediate modelers\u003c\/strong\u003e and World War II aviation collectors. Due to its detailed parts and assembly requirements, we rate the difficulty level as \u003cb\u003e3 out of 5\u003c\/b\u003e. It is an excellent choice for those looking to upgrade their skills or expand their collection with an iconic aircraft of the early World War II period.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Azur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719985221966,"sku":"AZUA109","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/f2fe14dc8bcf3fe78ee3336908712b84.jpg?v=1755487598","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/12088-azur-a109-morane-saulnier-ms-406-battle-of-france-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}