Kovozavody Prostejov KPM0317 M.38 Messenger „In civil services“ 1/72

Kovozavody Prostejov KPM0317 M.38 Messenger „In civil services“ is a high-quality plastic model kit in 1/72 scale, representing one of the most interesting British post-war aircraft – the Miles M.38 Messenger. This product is dedicated both to aviation enthusiasts and collectors of civil and liaison aircraft from the 1940s.

• Country of use: United Kingdom – the aircraft was used both by the British Army and in civil aviation across the British Isles and the Commonwealth countries.
• Period of use: The model depicts a variant operated during World War II as well as in the post-war era (up to 1948), when Messenger aircraft were primarily used for civil tasks – medical rescue, airmail, or executive transport.
• Historical description: The Miles M.38 Messenger was designed in response to the British Army’s need for an observation and liaison aircraft that would be easy to operate and maintain even outside paved airfields. The plane was characterized by a very low stall speed (just 25 mph!), allowing it to land on short, unprepared strips. After the war, the aircraft gained popularity in the civilian market, serving as a light transport and executive aircraft, among others.
• Material: The model is made of high-quality plastic, ensuring precision in detail and ease of processing. The kit does not include extras such as photo-etched parts or resin elements, but carefully reproduced details of the fuselage and wings allow for an authentic representation of the real aircraft.
• Category: Plastic model kit.
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – the model is recommended for both beginners and intermediate modelers; the clear instruction manual and uncomplicated parts layout guarantee a satisfying build.
• Why choose this model? This is an excellent choice for collectors of British aviation as well as modelers building post-war civil dioramas. The model stands out for its great build quality, good fit of elements, and a high level of detail reproduction of the Miles Messenger's construction. It’s ideal both for educational modeling projects and as a supplement to collections of lesser-known, but extremely interesting, transport aircraft.

Inside the box you will find sprues with plastic parts for self-assembly and decals allowing you to build a version in civil markings. A reliable choice both for aviation history enthusiasts and those looking for an easier project to complete at home.