DH.94 Moth Minor Coupe ‘Travel and Sport Plane’

Description

Scale : 1/72
Level : Starter to Advanced

Theme : Civil plane

Designed by De Havilland in 1937, the DH.94 Moth Minor was intended as a modern monoplane successor to the famous DH.82 Tiger Moth trainer. Originally developed for the civil aviation market, production continued until 1940 before wartime requirements shifted the company's focus toward military aircraft. Existing civilian aircraft were requisitioned by the Royal Air Force and employed in communication and liaison duties.

Most Moth Minor aircraft were built with open cockpits. To satisfy customers seeking greater comfort and practicality, De Havilland introduced the Coupé version featuring a fully enclosed two-seat cabin. The first examples were completed during the Second World War, while additional aircraft were either newly built or converted from standard open-cockpit Moth Minors.

Following the war, the DH.94 Moth Minor Coupé enjoyed a long career as a touring and recreational aircraft. Many remained in service until the 1970s, and several restored examples are still airworthy today.

This Special Hobby kit accurately represents the Coupé variant and combines refined detailing with straightforward assembly. It is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of classic British light aircraft. The included decal options showcase several colourful civilian aircraft operated in the British Isles and New Zealand.

Kit contents

• 1/72 scale DH.94 Moth Minor Coupé plastic model kit
• 2 injection-moulded plastic sprues
• 1 clear sprue with enclosed cabin canopy parts
• Decal sheet for 4 civilian aircraft:
• 3 aircraft operated in the British Isles
• 1 aircraft operated in New Zealand
• Assembly instructions

Glue and paints not included