1:35 German V-1 Fieseler Fi103 A-1 Flying Bomb

1:35 German V-1 Fieseler Fi103 A-1 Flying Bomb - Bronco plastic kit

An injection-molded plastic kit of the German V-1 guided missile (Fieseler Fi103 A-1) in 1:35 scale from Bronco. It is a compact model made up of several sprues with engraved detail, including the characteristic pulsejet engine carried above the body. Decals and painting instructions are included. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted.

The real subject

The Fieseler Fi103, known as the V-1, was a German unmanned guided missile used from the middle of 1944. It was powered by a pulsejet engine mounted above the rear of the body, which gave the missile its characteristic sound. The V-1 was usually launched from a ground catapult ramp, and some of the missiles were also launched in the air from bombers. The missile served for area bombardment of targets in the rear.

Building and painting tips

Thanks to the smaller number of parts it is a quicker build, suitable also as an accessory to a diorama with a catapult ramp. Use liquid cement on the plastic. A primer and an airbrush are recommended; a single-color or camouflaged surface can be brought to life with gentle shading and weathering. The model stands out well on a suitable base.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of German Second World War subjects
• Builders of dioramas and vignettes
• Modelers looking for a quicker but interesting project
• Followers of early guided missiles

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.