French Rafale B, 1/144 - Trumpeter 03913

The French Rafale B Trumpeter 03913 is a static model kit to be assembled at 1/144, dedicated to the two-seat version of the French multi-role Dassault Rafale fighter. This reference lets you recreate a modern fighter aircraft in a compact format, suited to small-scale military aviation collections.

The Rafale B

The Rafale is a twin-engine fighter aircraft with a delta wing and canard planes, developed by Dassault Aviation. The Rafale B version is the two-seat variant of the Rafale family. Its distinctive silhouette, with its side air intakes, its unique fin, and its canard planes positioned at the front, makes it a well-known subject in contemporary French aviation.

The Trumpeter model kit

The 03913 reference is offered at a scale of 1/144: each dimension of the real aircraft is reduced by a factor of 144. The kit includes more than 50 parts spread across five sprues, as well as a clear part for the canopy and windscreen. The fuselage and wings feature engraved structural panel lines.

Once assembled, the model measures 106.5 mm long with a 71.5 mm wingspan. Its compact size makes it easy to display the Rafale B on a shelf, in a display case, or as part of a modern aviation diorama.

Assembly and finishing

Like any build-it-yourself model kit, assembly requires careful preparation of the parts, appropriate gluing, and painting according to the chosen scheme. Using a model primer generally makes it easier to apply the selected colors and to highlight the engraved structural lines. A satin or matte finish, followed by a light weathering, can enhance the realism of an in-service aircraft.

Technical features

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 03913
• Type : static aircraft model kit to be assembled
• Subject : French Rafale B
• Scale : 1/144
• Number of parts : more than 50
• Sprues : 5
• Clear part : canopy and windscreen
• Assembled length : 106.5 mm
• Wingspan : 71.5 mm