He-111E ''Emil'', 1/72 - Roden 027

The He-111E « Emil » Roden 027 is an airplane model kit to be assembled at 1/72, dedicated to the Heinkel He 111E. This reference reproduces an early version of this German twin-engine bomber, recognizable by its stepped, multi-pane windshield cockpit layout, characteristic of the first He 111 variants.

The Heinkel He 111 was used during the 1930s and throughout the Second World War. The E variant is part of the aircraft’s initial development stages and makes for an interesting subject to depict the bomber’s early operational beginnings in a military aviation collection project at 1/72.

The Roden kit is a plastic model to build and paint. It includes clear parts as well as a decal sheet for finishing the aircraft. Assembly requires the usual modeler tools: side cutters, plastic glue, fine abrasives, and suitable paints.

At a scale of 1/72, every dimension of the real aircraft is reduced 72 times. This format makes it easy to include the He 111E in a collection focused on bombers, the Luftwaffe, or aviation from the period before and covering the beginning of the Second World War.

Technical features

• Brand : Roden
• Reference : 027
• Catalog reference : 1070027
• Type : model kit to assemble
• Subject : Heinkel He 111E « Emil »
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : injected plastic
• Finishing elements : clear parts and decals

Assembly and finishing

Careful preparation of the parts before gluing helps achieve clean assemblies. Applying a primer before painting makes it possible to check seams and even out the surface. Decals should be applied to perfectly dry and smooth paint; a matte, satin, or gloss finish can then be chosen depending on the desired look.