Fieseler Fi-156 C-3 Storch Skiplane 1:35

Plastic model kit for building a Fieseler Fi-156 C-3 Storch Skiplane

• Scale 1:35
• Dimensions (built): Length 276 mm / Wingspan 407 mm
• 140+ parts
• not built/not painted
• Paint and glue not included

Hobby Boss offers three Fieserler Fi-156 Storch kits in 1:35, which you can get here (if available): HB80180 Fieseler Fi-156 A-0/C-1 Storch HB80181 Fieseler Fi-156 C-3/TROP Storch HB80182 Fieseler Fi-156 D-1 Storch HB80183 Fieseler Fi-156 C-3 Storch Skiplane HB80184 Fieseler Fi-156 U

In 1936, RLM issued requirements for liaison and artillery fire spotting aircraft for the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe. This aircraft must have a Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) performance. The Fi-156 entered small scale series production in 1937. When she is in flight, the landing gear hung down. This is giving aircraft the appearance of a very long-legged with big-winged bird. The Fi156 was given a nickname - Storch (Crane).

The Storch was widely spread for Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe as air taxi for high ranking officer and general, reconnaissance plane and air ambulance. The Storch was produced into different version, A, C and D version. The high success Storch was exported to German allied - Croatia,Finland,Sweden,Bulgaria,Slovakia,RomaniaandItaly. After WWII, the Storch was continued service on frontline in different countries.