Henschel HS 129 Germany 1942 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 5.25 x 7.25 x 4.25 in. 

Model History & Information: The Henschel Hs 129 was a World War II ground-attack aircraft fielded by the German Luftwaffe. The aircraft saw combat in Tunisia and on the Eastern Front. A key requirement of the original specification was that the aircraft be powered by engines that were not in demand for other designs. Prototypes with low-power German Argus As 410 engines of 465 PS (459 hp; 342 kW) failed acceptance test, a more powerful replacement was found with the French Gnome-Rhône 14M engine of 700 PS (690 hp; 515 kW). The design was relatively effective when it was first introduced and saw service on the Eastern Front in a variety of front-line roles. As the war continued and anti-tank support became the main goal, the aircraft was continually up-gunned, eventually mounting a 75 mm gun in the anti-tank role that left the plane barely flyable.

Model Features & Details:

• Warbirds of WWII Collection 1:72 Scale German Henschel HS 129 Ground Attack Plane. The model seen here is a version flown by the German Luftwaffe (Air Force) during WWII.
• This 1:72 scale diecast model of the HS 129 comes packaged in a clear window style box with an opening front flap. The front flap features a short history of the plane as well as armament, performance, and general information about the plane during the war.
• An instructional sheet is provided inside the box which explains how to put on the plane’s two main propeller assemblies, machine guns, landing gear and landing gear covers.
• In addition to the model, a plastic display stand is included which the plane can be mounted upon.
• The plane can be displayed either on the base provided, or with the landing gear “Down” accessories, the plane can be displayed on its own wheels.
• The plane comes with various accessory pieces which include landing gear and landing gear covers so that the plane can accurately be depicted in either flight mode or sitting on a runway.
• Accurate and authentic 1940’s German Luftwaffe two-tone green camouflage paint scheme. The front of the plane is painted bright yellow, while the underside of the HS 129 is painted light grey.
• Decal highlights include German Luftwaffe markings and logo, German Iron Cross, K+ designation, tail number of 0166, and more!
• Additional decals found on the plane appear to indicate that this particular HS 129 B-1 belonged to the 5./Sch.G 1 of the Luftwaffe during the Summer of 1942.
• Black German Iron Cross logos can be seen underneath each wing.
• Clear plastic see-through canopy complete with a pilot’s cockpit, seat, and controls.
• Two large bombs can be seen under the HS 129; one on each wing.
• Two 3-bladed Ratier propellers accessories are included. They are to be placed on the front of each of the two engines.
• Once mounted on the engines of the plane, the propellers are functional and will spin and rotate freely.
• This 1:72 scale military model plane would make an excellent addition to a WWII diorama, or on display in a glass display cabinet.

Packaging: The model comes shipped in a window-style box with an opening front flap with information such as armament capabilities and history of the real plane. The model set comes with a plastic display base that the plane can be mounted on if desired by the collector. The display base is in two parts and simply snaps together. Optional landing gear and landing gear cover accessories are provided. An instructional sheet is provided explaining the optional assembly of landing gear and landing gear cover accessories.