Description
This is a paintable 1:144 scale model of a Macchi L.2. Since many painters choose their own mounting system, no peg is included on the plane. Pegs can be purchased separately in the Accessories section of this catalog.
The Macchi L.2 was a lightened version of the Macchi L.1 with a larger engine, which should have given it a nice boost in performance. However, only ten were completed before attentions shifted to the Macchi M.3. After their delivery in May 1916, their performance was found to be lacking, and it degraded quickly with age. As a result, the were relegated to training in 1917. Of particular concern were the hull and engine supports as well as the magnetos and fuel pumps. It is likely that the Italians copied the changes made in creating the Lohner Tl as a big element in creating the L.2.
The model is offered in different materials. See the FAQ for a comparison of the different material choices. In the Shipping tab, please note the increased shipping costs for an order with mixed materials.
For more data and gaming info on this plane, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Macchi_L.2.