1:72 Hs 123 - Engine (3D-Printed / for Fly Kits)

Engine for the Hs 123, 3D printed, 1:72

An accessory engine set for a model of the German Henschel Hs 123 attack biplane in 1:72 scale. It is not a model of the aircraft but a replacement part. The set is made by 3D printing, so the parts have no parting line and carry finer detail than a mold can manage in this scale. The manufacturer states on the packaging which kit it is matched to.

What it is for

• Replacing the simplified plastic engine with a faithful printed part.
• Showing the cylinders and the fins of the radial engine, which are clearly visible from the front.
• Raising the detail in a place that cannot be hidden, because the engine cowling is open.
• Repairing a model with a damaged engine.

Building and painting tips

Cut the supports off with a sharp blade or a fine saw as close to the part as possible and sand off what is left; do not break them. The printed material is hard and brittle, so work without pressure. It is glued with super glue. Before painting, wash the parts, degrease them and apply a base coat. A radial engine comes out well when ignition leads of thin wire are added behind the cylinders and the whole is emphasized with a dark wash between the fins.

Who the set is for

• Builders of German aircraft in 1:72 scale.
• More experienced modelers working with printed parts.
• Anyone bothered by the simplified engine from the kit.

The set contains the engine parts only. Glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.