Fieseler Fi-156 A-0/C-1 Storch, 1/35 - Hobby Boss 80180

The Fieseler Fi-156 A-0/C-1 Storch scale model kit by Hobby Boss, reference 80180, reproduces at 1/35 scale one of the most recognizable German liaison aircraft of the Second World War. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled dedicated to the A-0 and C-1 versions of the Fi 156.

The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch

Designed by Fieseler in the 1930s, the Fi 156 Storch is a single-engine high-wing aircraft developed for liaison, observation, and cooperation missions with ground forces. Its German nickname, Storch, means “stork” and evokes the distinctive silhouette of its long-leg landing gear.

The aircraft is especially known for its remarkable short takeoff and landing capabilities. During the Second World War, the Storch was used for reconnaissance, liaison transport, and medical evacuation missions depending on the versions and operational needs.

A 1/35 scale aircraft model

This Hobby Boss reference allows you to add a liaison aircraft to a collection of 1/35 scale military model kits. At this scale, the dimensions of the real subject are reduced by a factor of 35, which also makes it easier to combine it with vehicles, figures, and scenery elements in the same scale for a diorama.

The Fi 156’s silhouette, with its high wing, highly visible control surfaces, and high landing gear on legs, makes it an interesting subject for paintwork, cockpit detailing, and weathering suited to a field or airfield scene.

Assembly and finishing

As with any snap-together plastic model kit, preparing the parts before gluing helps achieve a clean build: careful removing of flash, dry-fitting and light sanding of injection points where necessary. A suitable primer then makes it possible to check the quality of the joints before painting.

The finish can be further enhanced by discreetly highlighting raised details, structural lines, and the landing gear. Using model paints, plastic glue, brushes or an airbrush, as well as weathering products, lets you customize the display according to the chosen project.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 80180
• Type : plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Fieseler Fi-156 A-0/C-1 Storch
• Scale : 1/35
• Period represented : Second World War