Reichenberg Re III
Fi 103R
- Schaal:
- 1:72
- Status:
- Lopend project
From Wikipedia:
"The Fi 103R started development in 1944 at a time when Germany was anticipating a major naval landing by the Allies in western Europe. It was believed that a disposable aircraft armed with 900 kilograms (2,000 lb) of explosives would potentially inflict heavy damage on important targets such as enemy shipping. However, these attacks would have very likely involved the death of the pilot, who was expected to exit the aircraft and parachute away mere moments before the aircraft's impact. These pilots were reportedly to be volunteers and aware of the risk to their own lives. The "Leonidas Squadron", V. Gruppe of the Luftwaffe's Kampfgeschwader 200, was established in early 1944 to conduct these attacks."
Kit had to be washed before assembly as the plastic and mold release used by MAC is a bit different than most main stream manufactures. Built OOB, it did come with PE parts but again, some were not used as I couldn't handle them and they would not be seen once installed.