Special Hobby 72500 Fokker D.21 'Against Messerschmitts' 1/72 – plastic model kit

Special Hobby 72500 Fokker D.21 'Against Messerschmitts' in 1/72 scale is a unique plastic model kit designed for aviation history enthusiasts and those interested in recreating air combat from the World War II era. This model faithfully represents the legendary Fokker D.21 fighter, which became a symbol of Dutch aviation resistance during the German invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940. The design of this aircraft was used primarily by the forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Finland – this set focuses on the versions serving in the Dutch air force.

The Fokker D.21 was developed in the mid-1930s. Despite lacking an enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear, the aircraft gained a reputation as a reliable, agile, and durable fighter. During the German invasion (May 1940, World War II), Fokker pilots showed remarkable bravery, fighting against the more modern Messerschmitt Bf 109s of the Luftwaffe and achieving successes that went down in history. This model kit allows you to recreate the planes from those dramatic days, featuring their characteristic paint schemes and authentic markings of Dutch units.

• Scale: 1/72 – a compact model, perfectly fitting the standard of military aviation collectibles.
• Country of operation: Netherlands; historical period: World War II, May 1940, the Battle of the Netherlands.
• Material: high quality plastic with detailed sprues; the kit includes photo-etched parts and decals, allowing for several paint versions true to the original.
• The set is enriched with optional parts to build alternative variants of the airframe.
• Precise assembly instructions and a decal sheet with authentic historical markings are included.
• Category: plastic model kit for intermediate modelers.

We rate the assembly difficulty at 3/5 – the model is recommended for hobbyists with some experience who appreciate attention to detail and historical accuracy. The Special Hobby Fokker D.21 will be an excellent choice for WWII enthusiasts, fighter model collectors, and anyone interested in aviation of the 1930s and 1940s. Carefully recreated details, clear panel lines, and photo-etched parts ensure that the finished model looks extremely realistic and impressive in any collection.

We recommend this kit to anyone seeking a model that captures the character of the dramatic defense of Dutch skies, and who wants to recreate the most famous aviation episodes of World War II with their own hands.