Zoukei Mura SWS19 1/32 Scale, Hs 129 B-3 Fighter Aircraft, Plastic Model Kit (ZKM3219)

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• (1 piece) Zoukei Mura SWS19 1/32 Scale, Hs 129 B-3 Fighter Aircraft, Plastic Model Kit

Model Specifications

• Lesson:World War II German Ground Attack/Anti-Tank Aircraft
• Key Features:Full internal frame, highly detailed twin Gnome-Rhône 14M radial engines and massive 75mm BK 7.5 anti-tank gun with 12-round magazine.
• Excellent Engineering and Assembly:Despite its complexity, the kit is often described as "Lego-like" in the way the components come together and the overall perfect fit.
• Extreme Realism:This is where Zoukei-Mura's Super Wings Series (SWS) design philosophy shines. The kit can be built to show complex internal structures, plumbing and engine components.
• Crisp Molding:The plastic mold is extremely sharp and requires very little cleaning.
• Fairly Complex (Not For Beginners):With hundreds of parts and full internal mechanisms, the build can be frustrating for novices.
• "Invisible" Details:Since the kit recreates the aircraft, right down to the engine pistons and interior bulkheads, you may be faced with the "love/hate" dilemma of having to hide those beautiful interior details once you've buttoned up the fuselage.
• Alignment is Critical:To ensure the nose guns and fairings fit perfectly, you must take your time and align the cockpit perfectly with the fuselage attachment points.
• Brand:Zoukei-Mura Title: Henschel Hs 129 B-3 Number: SWS19 (also listed as SWS32-19) Scale: 1:32 Type: Static model kit Release Date:
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Star Performer Arrived!! The true essence of "Tank Buster" has been revealed by SWS.
Feared by Allied soldiers as the "flying can opener", the Hs 129 will finally be released as an impressive 1/32 scale SWS model kit!
The Henschel Hs 129 was a tank destroyer equipped with powerful ground attack weapons to destroy Soviet tanks in World War II. It was a small twin-engine aircraft, 14.2 m wide and 9.75 m long, powered by two inefficient French-built Gnome-Rhône "14 M" 14-cylinder double-row star-cooled engines (700 hp), with a range of 880 km, not unlike the Bf 109, and a maximum speed of 407 km/h. However, the Hs 129, designed specifically for ground attacks and known to be easy to maintain, had gained a high level of trust from its pilots. Due to its unique shape, a few model kits have been released in the past, but these were mostly 1/72 scale kits that only replicate its external shape. This kit gives you full details of the structure and function in a way that only SWS kits based on extensive research can offer.

cockpit
Explore the sturdy fortress-like cockpit that protects pilots from intense land-based anti-aircraft attacks.
The trapezoidal cockpit of the HS 129 was extremely cramped due to its narrow frame. The instrument panel was reduced to only the most vital elements, and the sight was mounted on the top of the nose, outside the cockpit. Some gauges were mounted on the inner faces of the engine nacelles, as on other German aircraft, including the Bf 110 and Ju 88. The cockpit was housed in a sturdy, fortress-like armored "tub" to protect the pilot from land-based anti-aircraft fire. The windshield was made of multi-layered 72 mm thick bulletproof glass, and the upper 2/3 of the window was retractable to improve ease of entry into the cockpit. However, this almost completely eliminated rear visibility and greatly reduced forward visibility. In addition to the common instrument panel, the SWS kit also replicates subtle differences for different weapon versions.

Engine
The engines of the HS 129 reveal the true value of SWS kits; During the construction phase, you learn about the development concept and its historical background.
The HS 129 was initially powered by underpowered Argus As 410 engines. However, after production of Gnôme-Rhône 14M engines became possible in occupied France, it was quickly decided that the HS 129 would be powered by these engines instead. The 14M engines still had insufficient power, but were both more compact and outperformed the As 410 A engines. Variable pitch Ratier 1527/1528 propellers were also produced in occupied France. Using equipment that once belonged to the enemy country after the invasion is a logical strategy, made possible by the land connection of the European zone. These propellers were also chosen because the German twin-engine aircraft engines rotated in the same direction together, while the French engines rotated in opposite directions for the left and right sides, and so they could not be interchanged. For this reason, French-made left- and right-turning propellers were used for each engine, respectively. This SWS kit gives you a complete picture so that you can truly experience the development concept and historical background under construction.

Weaponry
This is the ultimate "tank destroyer"! The heavy armament of its final evolutionary form, the "B-3", was completely copied.
The fixed armament of the "Hs 129" generally consisted of two MG 17/7.92mm machine guns in the wing root and two MG 151/20mm machine guns on the sides of the fuselage, up to 300 kg of explosives mounted in the wings and under the fuselage, and various other weapon options planned to be mounted under the fuselage. Evolving as the ultimate "tank destroyer", the "B-3" had a BK 7.5/75mm anti-aircraft gun mounted as a fixed armament under the fuselage, and the MG 151 on the side of the fuselage was not mounted to accommodate the BK 7.5's large drum magazine inside the fuselage. The BK 7.5 gun mounted on this aircraft uses a large drum magazine that can hold 12 75 mm rounds and is automatically loaded by electromagnetic pneumatic control. Although this huge cannon weighs 700 kg, making the aircraft slow and heavy, its power is said to be immense. It is also interesting to imagine his heroic performance in defeating IS-2 tanks with a single blow.

main wing
SWS faithfully reproduces sturdy wings and landing gear that can withstand many low-altitude ground attacks from heavy weapons.
The Hs 129 wings were designed to be thick and strong, with a straight leading edge and a trailing edge tapering at the wing planform. The wing structure was divided into an inner wing extending to the outer edge of the engine bays and an outer wing extending beyond. The inner wings concealed a 205-litre fuel tank on the inside of each wing, and the weapons on the inside of the wing were mounted close to the fuselage. Bombs could also be mounted under the outer wings. The main supports were hydraulically retracted into slots behind the engines. The structure that supports the axis of the main wheels was also designed to support the front engine rack. The tail wheel was not retractable and remained exposed in flight. This SWS kit faithfully reproduces the dimensions and density of the simple area around the landing gear and leaves out no detail to completely recreate the sturdy yet beautiful wings. The parts have been carefully designed with ease of assembly in mind.

The Henschel Hs129 is a classic tail, low-wing, twin-engine, single-seat, all-metal German attack aircraft from the Second World War. The prototype flight took place on 25 May 1939, mass production started in 1940, but its entry into service was in 1942. A total of 865 units of this very successful aircraft were produced. The Hs129 was an aircraft designed to destroy both ground support aircraft and enemy armored vehicles. The general concept was similar to the Il2M3 or Junkers Ju87G. The aircraft was therefore very heavily armed (20 mm to 75 mm guns) and heavily armored. During the battles on the eastern front, the Hs.129 was the main "anti-tank aircraft" of the Luftwaffe, along with the Ju-87G, and proved very effective. Its only, but significant, drawback was the lack of effective defensive weapons. Three development versions were created: A, B and C; The most important of these are the first two. Version A was powered by two Argus As-410A-0 inline engines, each with a power of 430 km/h, while version B used two Gnôme-Rhone 14M radial engines, each with a power of 700 km/h. The C version never entered mass production. Technical data (Hs129B version): length: 9.75 m, wingspan: 14.2 m, altitude: 3.25 m, maximum speed: 407 km/h, rate of climb: 8.1 m/s, maximum range: 690 km, maximum ceiling height: 9000 m, armament: fixed - 2 MG131 machine guns (13 mm caliber) and 2 MG151/20 cannon (20 mm caliber), underslung - bombs up to 300 kg.