Special Hobby 72119 Lloyd C. V serie 46 1/72 – plastic model kit

Special Hobby 72119 Lloyd C. V serie 46 is a precise 1/72 scale plastic model of a reconnaissance aircraft. The kit allows you to build a detailed Austrian Lloyd C.V biplane in the series 46 version, which was used by Austria-Hungary during World War I. This model will delight both beginner and advanced aviation modeling enthusiasts, allowing you to faithfully recreate the unique silhouette of this lesser-known, yet highly significant aircraft.

Historical and Detailed Information

• Model scale: 1/72
• Country of use: Austria-Hungary
• Historical period: World War I (1917-1918)
• Type of use: reconnaissance aircraft, light bomber
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Additional equipment: included photo-etched parts and a rich decal sheet with historic markings
• Category: plastic model kit

Model Description and Kit Contents

The Lloyd C.V series 46 was a key reconnaissance aircraft of the Austro-Hungarian air force in the final period of World War I. Especially valued for its stability and durability, it served on both the Italian and Balkan fronts. The Special Hobby 72119 model perfectly replicates the characteristic elongated silhouette of the aircraft, its uniquely shaped wooden wings, and the open cockpits of the pilot and observer.

The kit includes:

• carefully crafted, delicate details of the fuselage and wings
• photo-etched parts for key detail components (e.g., seatbelts, machine guns)
• accurate decals allowing the builder to recreate selected historical markings from World War I
• clear step-by-step assembly instructions

Who do we recommend this model for?

This model is recommended for military aviation enthusiasts, especially collectors of World War I aircraft and anyone wishing to expand their collection with a more unusual, original type of aircraft. It is recommended for modelers with intermediate experience (difficulty level: 3/5), though ambitious beginners will also succeed thanks to the clear instructions. This kit allows you to develop skills in working with detailed and photo-etched parts.

Special Hobby 72119 Lloyd C. V serie 46 in 1/72 scale is an excellent choice for anyone who values precision and historical detail, guaranteeing a unique result on any modeler’s shelf.