Heinkel He 111H-16 1:48 ICM 48263

Plastic model aircraft kit: Heinkel He 111H-16 1:48 ICM 48263

The Heinkel He 111 is one of the most recognizable Luftwaffe aircraft, forming the backbone of the German bomber force in the first half of World War II. Originally designed as a fast passenger aircraft, it quickly evolved into a combat machine with a characteristic glazed nose. The H-16 version, introduced into production in late 1942, was the last mass-produced variant of this medium bomber. It was equipped with more powerful liquid-cooled Junkers Jumo 211F-2 engines and reinforced defensive armament, allowing it to carry up to 3000 kg of bombs internally and on external racks.

The ICM model in 1:48 scale is a detailed replica of this historic aircraft, offering modelers a high level of structural detail reproduction. The set allows for the construction of an aircraft that served on all fronts of the war not only as a night bomber but also as a transport aircraft or glider tug.

• Scale: 1:48
• Number of parts: 328
• Model length: 344 mm
• Wingspan: 471 mm
• Decal sheet with markings for four painting versions

• He 111H-16, 5./KG 4, Eastern Front, winter 1942-1943.
• He 111H-16, 2./Schleppgruppe 4, Eastern Front, winter 1942-1943.
• He 111H-16, St ab II./KG 53, Eastern Front, September 1943.
• He 111H -16, 2./ KG 100, Eastern Front, September 1943.

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold model-making tools (including nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.