TAMIYA 1/48 Fieseler Fi156C Storch Model Kit NEW from Japan

[Blue sky eyes that gained the trust of ground troops]
――If there is a slight headwind, you can take off lightly with a gliding of less than 50m, and 20m is enough for landing at a steep angle.
-As a reconnaissance and liaison aircraft with unparalleled short-range takeoff and landing capabilities, the Fieseler Fi156C Storch, who appeared in the sky of the German army during World War II on all fronts We will join the 1/48 masterpiece series as the 100th memorable work.
--A lot of ideas have been put in to thoroughly reproduce the appearance of pursuing functionality, such as large straight wings, windshields protruding from the sides, and sturdy main landing gear.
――We aimed for an attractive kit that can be said to be the culmination of the series.
-In addition, in addition to Rommel in a sitting posture and standing posture, a total of 6 dolls such as pilots and officers are set only for the aircraft known that Rommel, a famous general, boarded himself and flew around for front line inspection.
――You can easily reproduce the scene where Rommel gets off from Storch and gives instructions to the staff.
-Of course, Storch, which is closely linked with the ground troops, is ideal for creating scenes in combination with 1 / 48MM series vehicles and dolls.
――It is a model that greatly expands the enjoyment of creating scenes that transcend genres.

[About Fieseler Fi156C Storch]
――German Fieseler Fi156, nicknamed Stork, is a rare item that achieved STOL (ShortTake Off and Landing) performance, which is one of the important themes even today, nearly 70 years ago. Existence.
――At first glance, the aircraft looks delicate, but each and every detail is inevitable, and the well-calculated design concept attracts airplane fans.
――There is no waste in picking up any of the slim body, large and long main wings, wide field of view covering all directions, and long stroke main landing gear for takeoff and landing on rough terrain.
――In addition, in order to keep the fuselage slender, the engine also avoids the star shape that was common in air cooling at that time, and it seems to be disciplined to install a vertically long engine called an inverted V8 cylinder.
――Since it was used in many countries from the first flight in 1936 to the 1960s after the defeat in Germany, it can be said that it is an unprecedented masterpiece. hand!

[Model outline]
--Fi156C Storch 1/48 scale, plastic model assembly kit.
-Modeled without leaving a functional figure pursuing short-distance takeoff and landing ability.
--Folder parts with insert-molded windshield side surface, which is the base for mounting the main wing, metal main wing girders and pedestals are available. A delicate fuselage can be assembled reliably.
――There are many selection parts such as 3 types of windshield upper part, drop tank, winter ski, etc. Various variations of C type can be reproduced.
――The surface of the feather-covered fuselage is delicately expressed with the raised ribs.
-The boarding hatch can be opened and closed. The main wing flap can be selected up and down.
--There are 5 types of markings such as General Rommel's boarding machine and the machine used to rescue Mussolini.
--The package is a special specification commemorating 100 works.

--Overall length 202mm, overall width 297mm.
--Main colors used: XF-52 Flat Earth, XF-59 Desert Yellow, XF-23 Light Blue
* The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.

Item Size/Weight : 35.1 x 20.3 x 6.6 cm / 528g