About the Fi 156 Storch
Produced to meet a Luftwaffe requirement for a new liaison aircraft, the Fi 156 Storch was a light aircraft that had amazing STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) capabilities. The design incorporated such practical features as folding wings, which allowed it to be easily transported, and landing gear shock absorbers that allowed it to land on rough surfaces. It was used in a variety of roles, including liaison, tactical reconnaissance, and air ambulance, and it was the aircraft that was involved in the daring rescue of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was also known to make heavy use of his Fi 156 for battlefield reconnaissance in North Africa.
About the Model
Highly-detailed 1/48 scale assembly kit model of the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch.
Kit includes parts to replicate various versions of the Fi 156C, including fuel tank, skis, and 3 different types of canopies.
Clear canopy sides have been molded together with the fuselage halves for more realistic construction.
Important structural sections such as the wing spar and the landing gear struts are made from metal parts for enhanced realism and strength.
Includes 1 pilot and 1 commander figure.
Precision photo-etched parts such as cockpit panels, cockpit frame, and front seat also included.
Display stand available separatly.
Suggested Tamiya Paint Colors
AS-26 - Light Ghost Grey
X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
X-12 - Gold Leaf
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black
X-2 - White
X-5 - Green
X-7 - Red
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-10 - Flat Brown
XF-15 - Flat Flesh
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-22 - RLM Grey
XF-23 - Light Blue
XF-27 - Black Green
XF-3 - Flat Yellow
XF-49 - Khaki
XF-50 - Field Blue
XF-52 - Flat Earth
XF-53 - Neutral Grey
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-57 - Buff
XF-58 - Olive Green
XF-59 - Desert Yellow
XF-60 - Dark Yellow
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-63 - German Grey
XF-64 - Red Brown
XF-65 - Field Grey