1:48 France Rafale C Fighter

Rafale C 1:48 - Hobby Boss

An injection-molded plastic kit of the French multirole fighter aircraft Dassault Rafale C in 1:48 scale from Hobby Boss. It is the single-seat variant for the land-based air arm, not to be confused with the carrier version Rafale M. The kit has a detailed cockpit and external stores; check the exact contents of the box against the enclosed instructions. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted.

The real subject

The Dassault Rafale is a modern French twin-engine multirole fighter aircraft with a delta wing and foreplanes, that is a canard layout. The Rafale C version is the single-seat variant intended for the French land-based air arm. Unlike the carrier version M it has no strengthened landing gear or arrestor hook, and it differs in the details connected with operation from aircraft carriers. The Rafale performs fighter, strike and reconnaissance duties.

Building and painting tips

Finish and paint the cockpit and the landing gear bays before you close the fuselage. Mask the large cockpit glazing and spray the framing separately. Fit the external stores and the weapons gently at the end. Spray the base coat over a primer; for the gray French schemes, fine shading of the panels and decals on a gloss clear coat work well.

Who the model is for

• For fans of modern French combat aircraft
• For collectors of fighters in 1:48 scale
• For modelers with experience of masking glazing and fitting external stores
• For builders who want the single-seat land-based version, not the carrier M

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.