Hs 123A-1 1:32 ICM 32014

Plastic model airplane to assemble: Hs 123A-1 1:32 ICM 32014

The Hs 123A-1 model kit in 1:32 scale from ICM is an excellent choice for aviation enthusiasts and World War II history buffs. This detailed set allows you to recreate one of the most iconic German ground attack aircraft from the war period.

Model characteristics:

• Scale: 1:32
• Catalog number: 32014
• Model dimensions: 330 mm length x 272 mm width
• Number of parts: 220
• Historical period: World War II

About the Hs 123A-1 airplane:

The Hs 123A-1 is a German ground attack aircraft whose serial production began in September 1936. Its main task was to provide air support for ground forces. It was equipped with two synchronized machine guns and bombs with a total weight of up to 450 kg. These aircraft were delivered to air groups for direct infantry support and were widely used by training units.

During World War II, the Hs 123A-1 demonstrated great resilience, participating in the invasion of Poland and later in campaigns in France and the Balkans. Early production models were distinguished by the absence of a canopy behind the pilot's cockpit.

Historical curiosity:

In the summer of 1938, an interesting event occurred involving one of the Hs 123 aircraft. Lieutenant Siegfried Hamann, the adjutant to the commander of 3./Fliegergruppe 50, who had no formal pilot training, secretly learned to fly this aircraft. After confessing this to his commander, he was granted permission to demonstrate his skills. Ground personnel, expressing their doubts about his abilities, painted the aircraft with large, humorous inscriptions. Despite the skepticism, Hamann's flight was a success, confirming his skills and allowing him to become a full-fledged pilot. By 1939, he joined III./St.G2 as a pilot and participated in the attack on Poland.

Model marking options:

• Hs 123A, pre-production aircraft, 1936
• Hs 123A-1, 3./St.G. 165 "Immelmann", 1937
• Hs 123A-1, 3./Fliegergruppe 50, pilot - Lieutenant Siegfried Hamann, Langensalza airfield, summer 1938

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, 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.