RS Models – 92284 – Heinkel He-46C “Nachtschlacht”

Description:

Unassembled plastic model kit in 1/72 scale of a German 30s Heinkel He 46 reconnaissance aircraft, introduced in 1936 the type was obsolete by the start of the WWII and all the Luftwaffe Heinkel He-46 was replaced from front line and relegated to training units by the Invasion of France in 1940. Hungarian kept the aircraft flying as bomber and night bomber, and in 1843, in the East Front, Luftwaffe recovered the type from training units to use also as close night bomber. Heinkel He 46 saw service also during the Spanish Civil War.

Newly tooled kit in 2023, includes a decal sheet with 4 German markings. The kit includes PE (Photo-etched) detail parts as well as a nice 3D printed engine which enhances the model. This edition focuses in the night bomber role after the 1943 back to active service and all the markings included are for this role and dated 1943/1944.

• 1. Heinkel 46C, W.Nr.1140, SA+HS, NSGr.1, Idritsa, Ost Front, Winter 1943 / 1944
• 2. Heinkel 46C, PR+NM, Störkampfstaffel Südost, Rajlovac, Hptm. Heinz Buss, Summer 1943
• 3. Heinkel 46C, W.Nr.033, CW+AW, Ogefr. Kurt Ilker,Gefr. Weiser, Störkampfstaffel Croatien, Zalužani, Summer 1943
• 4. Heinkel 46C, W.Nr.1240, BB+CO, 1./Störkampfgruppe, Luftflotte 6, Orel, Russland, Mai 1943