ICM 32024 CR. 42CN WWII Italian Night Fighter 1/32 is a high-quality plastic aircraft model kit representing the legendary Italian night fighter Fiat CR.42CN in an impressive 1/32 scale. This model from the renowned manufacturer ICM has been developed with a focus on historical accuracy and precision in replicating the original, making it perfect for both military aviation enthusiasts and WWII model collectors.

• Scale: 1/32 – the large scale makes working with details easier and allows for realistic reproduction of structural features.
• User country: Italy (Regia Aeronautica). Additionally, examples were used by Belgium, Finland, Sweden, and Hungary, among others.
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic, ensuring ease of processing and durability of the finished model.
• Category: plastic assembly model kit. The set does not include paints, glue, or modeling tools.
• Extras: detailed decals, numerous cockpit detail elements, replicated armament, and optional wing configurations, allowing the model to be displayed in various setups.

The Fiat CR.42CN (Caccia Notturna – night fighter) is derived from the basic CR.42 variant, a biplane fighter of exceptional maneuverability, designed by Fiat for the Italian military aviation just before the outbreak of WWII. Entering service at the end of 1939, it quickly became the main biplane fighter of the Regia Aeronautica. Despite its traditional construction, the CR.42 featured an all-metal structure, which was a modern solution compared to its contemporaries.

The CR.42 was used, among other operations, during the Battle of Britain in 1940 and extensively in African theaters, serving in ground attack missions as well as an escort and training aircraft. Its greatest value was demonstrated in the conditions of North Africa, although with the development of more modern machines, the aircraft was gradually relegated to auxiliary roles. Period of use: WWII (1939–1945).

The ICM 32024 model focuses on realism – the kit accurately replicates the night fighter configuration with spotlights and special armament equipment. The product is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5) who value historical accuracy and the opportunity for creative painting and detailing. Thanks to its large scale and precise engineering, the model can be displayed both in dioramas and as a standalone piece.

We highly recommend this model to all aviation history enthusiasts, collectors of Italian aircraft, and modelers seeking to expand their skills by building biplanes from the WWII era.