Tamiya: 1/48 Fil56C (Foreign Af) – Model Kit
The Fieseler Fi156 Storch was one of the Germany’s representative aircraft during WWII. It had a lightweight construction made up with a cloth-covered steel pipe airframe and wooden wings. Blessed with excellent STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) performance, it was used for various duties such as liaison, spotting, and reconnaissance. The Fi156 was also used by a number of other countries such as Switzerland, Italy, and Hungary and some aircraft were used even after the war ended.
About the Item
• 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit.
• The slim form of the Fi156 and features such as the canopy area and broad
wing span have all been
accurately reproduced.
• Metal frame parts for wing and landing gear included.
• Highly detailed cockpit features photo-etched parts for side panels and
armor plate.
• Engine cowlings can be detached even after assembly to showcase the detailed
Argus As10C engine.
• Boarding hatch can be depicted in either open or closed position while flaps
can be depicted in either up or
down position.
• 5 marking options included to depict Swiss Air Force (x3), Italian Air
Force (x1), and Hungarian Air Force (x1)
aircraft.
• Canopy masks also conveniently included.
Requires assembly, glue and paint NOT INCLUDED