1:48 Rafale (C, M) male pilot (in a standing position - type 2) (1 pcs)

A Rafale pilot standing, 1:48 scale

One figure in flying equipment, shaped in an upright stance. The designation type 2 sets this variant apart from another bearing that the brand offers for the same subject. The name gives a figure of one piece, which matches the single-seat versions of the real subject.

The Rafale C and the Rafale M

The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine combat aircraft with a delta wing and forward horizontal surfaces. The letter C designates the single-seat variant for land bases, and M the single-seat naval version with strengthened landing gear and an arresting hook for service on an aircraft carrier. Both have a single pilot, so a single figure matches them in number as well.

Where to place the figure

An upright figure works best off the axis of the aircraft, roughly by the leading edge of the wing. The viewer then sees both at once and does not have to walk around the display case. If you are building a scene on deck, bear in mind that a French machine was surrounded by different ground equipment from American types, so not every accessory from another set will fit.

Who will find it useful

• builders of modern French machines in 1:48
• for deck and land scenes of the present era
• as a comparative scale beside a large delta aircraft
• for a collection of pose variants for the same type
• for photographing a finished model with a human element
• to complete a pair together with the female counterpart from the same line