Dassault Aviation Rafale C, 1/48 - Revell 03901

The Dassault Aviation Rafale C Revell 03901 is a plastic model kit to be assembled at the 1/48 scale, recreating the French multirole fighter aircraft Rafale C. This reference includes 204 parts and allows you to build a model that is 323 mm long with a 213 mm wingspan once assembled.

The Rafale C

Built by Dassault Aviation, the Rafale is a twin-engine fighter aircraft with a delta wing and canard fins. The Rafale C variant is associated with the French air forces. This multirole aircraft has been deployed on international operations, notably in Afghanistan and Libya.

The Revell 03901 model kit

At the 1/48 scale, this kit offers a detailed reproduction of the Rafale C for enthusiasts of modern military aviation. The assembly includes, among other things, a cockpit with an ejection seat, detailed landing gear, external fuel tanks, pylons, and various external stores. The included armament consists of six GBU-12 bombs, cruise missiles, and guided missiles.

The box also contains an illustrated and multilingual instruction leaflet as well as decals. Two decorative versions of the Rafale C can be built.

Assembly and finishing

At 1/48 scale, each dimension of the real aircraft is reduced 48 times. This format highlights the Rafale’s distinctive shapes, its cockpit, landing gear, and weaponry. Careful preparation of the parts on sprues, precise gluing, and progressive paint application will help ensure a high-quality finish.

Applying a plastic primer generally makes painting easier and helps reveal any preparation defects. Decals are best applied to a smooth surface to achieve consistent markings. A matt, satin, or gloss finish can then be chosen depending on the desired look.

Technical features

• Brand : Revell
• Reference : 03901
• Type : plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Dassault Aviation Rafale C
• Scale : 1/48
• Number of parts : 204
• Assembled length : 323 mm
• Assembled wingspan : 213 mm
• Decors : two possible versions
• Recommended age : from 12 years

Complementary products

Assembly requires glue suitable for plastic model kits. Paints, brushes or an airbrush, a primer, precision cutting tools, and fine sandpaper are useful to prepare, paint, and finish this Rafale C model.