1:32 Heinkel He-219 A-0 - The conversion set with decals (for Revell kits)

The real subject

The Heinkel He 219 was created as a specialized night fighter. The twin-engined machine carried a crew of two, had nose landing gear and was built for work at night, when the pilot relied on his instruments and on ground guidance. The early A-0 form differs from the later machines in a number of external features and cannot be built from an ordinary kit without reworking. For a modeler it is a tempting subject: a large twin-engined machine in 1:32 scale is not lost on a shelf, and the early form is not seen all that often either.

What the set contains

It is a conversion set in 1:32 scale that reworks the model into the form of the He 219 A-0; decals are part of the package. The set is prepared for the Revell kits. The list of parts, where they go and the marking options are all in the manufacturer's instructions that come with the set.

Building and painting tips

Before you reach for the knife, go through the whole instruction sheet and dry-fit the parts - with conversions, you can always take material off, but putting it back is harder. Cut the surplus material away with a sharp blade a little clear of the part and sand the rest so that the mating surface is flat. Wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water before painting and let them dry. Apply the decals onto a dried gloss coat and even the finished area out with a matte coat at the end.

Who it is for

The set suits modelers with experience of building plastic models who want a particular form of the machine on the shelf and do not mind reworking kit parts. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.