German BV-141, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 81728

The Hobby Boss 81728 is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/48 scale of the Blohm & Voss BV 141, a German reconnaissance aircraft from World War II. This subject is distinguished by its very particular asymmetrical architecture, featuring a glazed crew nacelle located to starboard of the engine fuselage.

The BV 141 was designed for tactical reconnaissance missions, where the visibility provided to the crew was an essential criterion. Its unusual appearance makes it an iconic aircraft of German aviation from this period and an original choice for a collection of 1/48 military aircraft models.

The Hobby Boss kit includes more than 100 parts and offers Luftwaffe markings. Once assembled, the model measures 284.5 mm in length with a 365 mm wingspan. At 1/48 scale, it provides a suitable size for display in a showcase or for integration into a diorama devoted to World War II aviation.

Assembling a plastic model requires the usual supplies for scale modellers: appropriate glue, cutting and deburring tools, fine abrasives, and paints. The canopy and the unique arrangement of the airframe invite careful preparation, painting, and the application of decals to highlight the BV 141’s unusual lines.

Technical features

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 81728
• Type : military aircraft model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Blohm & Voss BV 141
• Scale : 1/48
• Material : plastic
• Number of parts : more than 100
• Assembled length : 284.5 mm
• Assembled wingspan : 365 mm
• Decoration : Luftwaffe markings
• Period represented : World War II