Heinkel He-111 H-2/H-3 Western Front 1940 - NEW, 1/72 - Hobby 2000 72048

The Heinkel He 111 H-2/H-3 Western Front 1940 by Hobby 2000, reference 72048, is an injection-molded plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/72. It features two versions of the German medium bomber Heinkel He 111, from the H-2 and H-3 variants, with markings associated with the Western Front in 1940.

The Heinkel He 111 was one of the medium bombers used by the Luftwaffe in the early stages of World War II. The H-series versions, fitted with Junkers Jumo 211 engines, were notably employed during the campaign in France and the Battle of Britain. Its distinctive silhouette, with a heavily glazed canopy and a cockpit integrated at the front of the fuselage, makes it an iconic subject of this period’s military aviation.

This reference lets you build one of the two provided decal schemes:

• Heinkel He 111 H-2 of 1./KG 55 “Greif”, code G1+BH, in the Swanage area in September 1940;
• Heinkel He 111 H-3 of 5./KG 26, code 1H+EN, in Westerland in May 1940.

The kit includes injection-molded plastic parts and a Cartograf decal sheet. At a scale of 1/72, the dimensions of the real aircraft are reduced 72 times—an ideal format for building a collection of WWII aircraft or creating an aviation diorama.

Building a twin-engine bomber requires special attention to preparing the cockpit, aligning the fuselage halves, wings, and tailplanes. Applying interior paint step by step, followed by primer on the final assembly, makes the finishing easier. Decals can be applied to a smooth, glossy surface before adding a protective clear coat and the appropriate weathering for an operational aircraft from 1940.

Technical features:

• Brand : Hobby 2000
• Reference : 72048
• Type : military aircraft model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Heinkel He 111 H-2/H-3
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : injection-molded plastic
• Depicted period : Western Front, 1940
• Decals : Cartograf, two decal schemes

For assembly and finishing, plan on plastic model glue, cutting and deburring tools, fine abrasive paper, primer, suitable paints, and products for applying decals.