1:72 Henschel Hs-126 A / B - Blitzkrieg

The real subject

The Henschel Hs 126 was a German two-seat reconnaissance aircraft for co-operation with ground units. It carried its wing above the fuselage on struts, so the crew had an excellent view downwards, which mattered more for its duties than speed did. The pilot and the observer sat in tandem, the man at the back manning a flexible machine gun. The A and B versions differed in the radial engine fitted. In the first years of the war the type was among the hardest-working aircraft of its kind; later it was superseded by the Focke-Wulf Fw 189.

The theme of the set

The set takes the theme of the lightning campaigns at the beginning of the Second World War and covers both versions, A and B. Which aircraft and which markings the sheet actually contains is stated in the instructions included; they also tell you which version each finish belongs to.

Applying the decals

These are wet decals. Coat the surface under them with gloss varnish first, or air will stay under the film and the edges will silver once dry. Cut the design out right at the edge, dip it in lukewarm water for a few seconds and let it rest on paper until it starts to slide. Slide it onto the model with a brush, press the water out from under the film with a cotton swab from the center toward the edges and treat broken-up spots with a decal softener. Do not touch a decal once it has dried, as softened film tears easily.

Who the set is for

For builders of German aircraft from the beginning of the war in 1:72 scale. The model, paints, varnish and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.