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Item No:61100

1/48 Aircraft Series No.100

1/48 SCALE FIESELER FI156C STORCH

Length: 202 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

Eyes in the Sky
During WWII the Fieseler Fi156C was used at every front. It had the wonderful ability of taking off and landing over a short distance on both smooth and rough surfaces, and was often used for reconnaissance and liaison. This plane has been added to the 1/48 Aircraft Series as a milestone 100th Release. Additionally, famed military commanders such as Rommel frequently observed the front lines from the Fi156. A set of six figures including a pilot and officer is included allowing you to easily reproduce a variety of scenes such as Rommel giving instructions to a staff officer.
About the Model
This is an assembly kit of the Fieseler Fi156C Storch. ★Length 202mm, Wing Span 297mm. This model shows the Fi156C's ability to take off and land in restricted areas. ★The main wing joins the Fieseler Fi156s delicate body at the canopy which is molded to the metal main wing spar and stilt. ★A choice of 3 kinds of canopies, belly tanks, and skis for winter. From the many extra parts provided, you are able to build a Fieseler Fi156C to your own liking. ★Choice of an open or closed embarkation hatch, as well as the position of the main wings flap, up or down. ★Has 5 kinds of markings for either General Rommels embarkation plane or the Mussolini rescue plane. ★Comes in a "Milestone 100th Release" package. 【 フィーゼラー Fi156C シュトルヒについて 】 シュトルヒ(コウノトリ)の愛称で親しまれたドイツのフィーゼラーFi156は、今日でも重要なテーマの一つであるSTOL(Short Take Off and Landing:短距離離着陸)性能を70年近く前に見事に達成している希有な存在です。一見華奢に見える機体ですが、そのディテールの一つ一つに必然性があり、計算しつくされた設計思想が飛行機ファンを魅了してやみません。スリムな機体や大きく長い主翼、全方位をカバーする広い視界、そして不整地での離着陸を考慮した長くストロークのある主脚など、どれを取り上げても無駄がありません。また、胴体を細身に保つためにエンジンも当時空冷では一般的な星形を避け、倒立V型8気筒という縦長のエンジンを搭載する懲りようです。1936年の初飛行からドイツ敗戦後も1960年代まで多くの国々で使われ続けていたことからも、不世出の名機といえるでしょう。・・・・・ この続きはキット付属の実機解説にて!




 

Information is current as of December 18, 2007. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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