Henschel HS-129

[lawman56]

One of my dreams has finally come to fruition. Grey Matters Figures has re-released a 1/32 resin HS-129, as of yesterday, 6 August. Those who have seen or followed any of my builds knows I have a penchant for the odd and obscure. The HS-129 is just one of those. One of those rare instances where the Germans had to create an aircraft to meet a threat.

A Google search will explain more, but in brief, the aircraft was a twin engine, single seater with a snub nose and heavy armament. The main purpose was as an anti-tank/anti-personnel weapon on the Eastern Front. Although slow, and not very agile due to the weight from the cannon(s), it was highly lethal to Soviet armor.

Now, if I can only convince someone to produce more Italian aircraft......

It should make an interesting addition to my display shelf.

[tigrazor]

Ah, that flying can opener. With a cockpit that narrow that some instruments had to be attached to the inner sides of the engine cowlings.

1/32 and resine, sounds a bit expensive.

[Thomas_M]

The original moulds should be from Jerry Rutman, so this kit should be more than worth the money asked for. Did you already place your order?

[Manny1943]

Very innovative aircraft---the engines were French war-booty...

[Thomas_M]

Recycling still is in use by Germany today!

[lawman56]

The original moulds should be from Jerry Rutman, so this kit should be more than worth the money asked for. Did you already place your order?

I sure did, Thomas. Placed it yesterday. It is the J Rutman moulds, so I didn't hesitate. On another forum, the question was raised as to whether or not Jerry would rework his P-51B molds for another run. The answer being no, (in anticipation that Tamiya may release a B), Grey Matters announced they would be re-releasing the Hs-129. So i jumped on it.

[CallSignOWL]

Ooh, that's a near looking airplane! Do you know if anyone makes it in 1/72?

[Thomas_M]

Ooh, that's a near looking airplane! Do you know if anyone makes it in 1/72?

Airfix, Bilek, Italeri, Revell, MPC, Pavla, Tamiya...

[CallSignOWL]

Ooh, that's a near looking airplane! Do you know if anyone makes it in 1/72?

Airfix, Bilek, Italeri, Revell, MPC, Pavla, Tamiya...

Yay, choices!