Azur FR0041 S.E. 535 Mistral 1/72 – plastic model aircraft kit

The Azur FR0041 model represents the French S.E. 535 Mistral jet fighter in 1/72 scale. This aircraft is a faithful miniature of the original Mistral, which was the French version of the iconic British fighter de Havilland Vampire FB.5. The Mistral was developed in the 1950s by SNCASE (Société nationale des constructions aéronautiques du sud-est) for the needs of the French Air Force. It was France that used the S.E. 535 Mistral—the country’s main interceptor fighter just after the end of World War II, at the dawn of the Cold War.

S.E. 535 Mistral aircraft were actively used from 1952 until the mid-1960s, serving both in frontline fighter squadrons and training units. The Mistral took part, among others, in operations over Algeria during that country’s war of independence, making it an interesting addition to the collection of any modeller interested in post-war or Cold War aviation.

The Azur FR0041 model is a plastic kit designed for self-assembly. The box includes high-quality sprues, faithfully reproducing the details of the S.E. 535 Mistral’s skin, cockpit, and armament. The kit does not include glue or paints—these accessories must be purchased separately. The set also provides decals with historic insignias of the French Air Force from various periods of this fighter’s service.

• Model scale: 1/72
• User country: France
• Historical period: Cold War (1950s and 1960s)
• Material: plastic (injection-molded)
• Product category: plastic model kit
• Kit does not include glue or paints
• Additions: decals for several paint schemes

Azur FR0041 S.E. 535 Mistral 1/72 is an excellent choice for both intermediate and advanced modellers. We rate the assembly difficulty at 3/5. This kit is recommended for enthusiasts of post-war and Cold War military aviation, as well as collectors of aircraft in French markings. The precision of the details and the interesting painting options make this kit stand out on the 1/72 scale aircraft model market.