![]() ![]() 80's plastic kit box art also are very eye candy to look at and very collectible till this day. Reading its history from the kits details it the most iconic fighter for having a ROLLS-ROYCE GRIFFON engine and took fierce battle during 'Battle of Britain' in 1940's World War 2. The most striking feature on the Spifire from afar is its elliptical wing designs. One plane kit caught my attention was a SPITFIRE, the name itself strong stood up among the crowds and the overall shape of the plane looks very thin and aerodynamic.looks fast! Very aero and modern than chunky HURRICANE. I always amaze by the sheer amount of details on this kits and skills it takes to work on such miniature marvel yet i was pondering if i one day could enjoy the same hobby if get old enough to afford it. Most notable ones he is working on are some British fighters with its distinct dark green camouflage and round bulls eye target emblem from the RAF HAWKER HURRICANE, DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO to LANCASTER which he likes a lot and put his finished works on display stand tripod. I could recall the sharp smell of small tin acrylic paint very strong in my memory even after many decades. He got other brands of kits like TAMIYA, FUJIMI, REVELL and etc but the AIRFIX models are the most he worked on. Modrow was credited with 33 of his 34 night air victories on the type.My first encounter with British warbirds is in early 1980's through my uncle who worked on his plastic model kits, he got lots of AIRFIX plastic model kits he worked on it during spare times while i watch with awe beside his work table. ![]() ![]() Ernst-Wilhelm Modrow was the leading night fighter ace on the He 219. Had the Uhu been available in quantity, it might have had a significant effect on the strategic night bombing offensive of the Royal Air Force however, only 294 of all models were built by the end of the war and these saw only limited service. It was also the first operational military aircraft to be equipped with ejection seats and the first operational German World War II-era aircraft with tricycle landing gear. ![]() A relatively sophisticated design, the He 219 possessed a variety of innovations, including Lichtenstein SN-2 advanced VHF-band intercept radar, also used on the Ju 88G and Bf 110G night fighters. The Heinkel He 219 Uhu ("Eagle-Owl") is a night fighter that served with the German Luftwaffe in the later stages of World War II. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.ĭimensions approximately Length- 9, Wingspan- 10 inches.ĭiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Heinkel HE 219 A-7 UHU Fighter Plane (Germany 1942) die cast model by Warbirds of WWII. ![]()
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