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Vendor: Airfix

Product code: AFIX07007C

EAN: 5063129034542

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Plastic model airplane to assemble: Heinkel He111 H-6 1:72 Airfix 07007C

The Heinkel He111 H-6 model kit in 1:72 scale from Airfix is a great opportunity to recreate one of the most recognizable German bombers from World War II.

Model details:

Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: Airfix
Catalog number: 07007C

Painting options:

Heinkel He111 H-6, Kampfgeschwader 26, Bardufoss, Norway, July 1942.
Heinkel He111 H-6, Kampfgeschwader 100, Kalamaki, Greece, April 1942.

History of the aircraft: The Heinkel He 111, designed by Siegfried and Walter Gunter in 1934, initially masqueraded as a civilian passenger aircraft, but from the very beginning, it was intended for service as a heavy bomber for the Luftwaffe. With its distinctive glazed nose and large elliptical wings, the He 111 became one of the most recognizable bombers of World War II. The H-6 version was the most widely produced variant of this bomber, serving in various roles such as bombing, torpedoing, mine laying, and reconnaissance.

The He 111 was used on all fronts of the European theater of war, from strategic bombings during the Battle of Britain to torpedo operations in the Atlantic and Arctic. Despite numerous upgrades, by the end of the war, it had become outdated; however, due to the lack of an effective successor, it was used until the end of the conflict. Production of the He 111 ended in September 1944, when the production of piston bombers was largely halted in favor of fighters.

After the war, production of the Heinkel continued in Spain as CASA 2.111, where these aircraft were equipped with Rolls-Royce Merlin engines and remained in service until 1973.

The He 111 featured innovative design solutions, such as a fully glazed cockpit, an asymmetrical nose, and the absence of a floor in the cockpit, which provided excellent visibility. The aircraft also had advanced control systems, and its defensive armament included numerous machine gun positions, providing a wide field of fire.

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