Extremely Detailed and Exclusively Made, Our Caudron C460 Model Aircraft is Truly Handcrafted

Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted model airplanes just like the Caudron C-460 Rafale. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the aircraft and gives it a glossy finish. Our Caudron C460 airplane model exhibits an unmatched quality and intricate design to obtain the exact look of the actual Caudron C-460 Rafale.

The Caudron C-460 Rafale Thompson model aircraft comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The Caudron C-460 Rafale scale model aircraft is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. Each Caudron C460 replica will surely mesmerize aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists for it is truly a work of art that relives their memory of the actual Caudron C-460 Rafale Thompson .

Caudron C-460 Rafale Thompson Trophy History:

The Thompson trophy race was one of the National Air Races of the heyday of early airplane racing in the 1930's. Established in 1929, the last race was held in 1961. The race was 10 miles long with 50-foot-high pylons marking the turns, and emphasized low altitude flying and maneuverability at high speeds. As the race was flown around a closed course, crowds in the grandstands could easily see much of the spectacle.

The Caudron C-460 is a French racing aircraft built and manufactured by Caudron.  It was designed by Marcel Riffard.  The Caudron C-460 participated in the 1934 Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe race.  The Caudron C-460 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane that was derived from the Caudron C-362.  The C-460 has a crew of one pilot.  It has a maximum speed of 500 km/h.  It incorporates 1 Renault 456, 224 kW.