Produced to meet a Luftwaffe requirement for a new liaison aircraft, the Fi 156 Storch was a light aircraft that had amazing STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) capabilities. The design incorporated such practical features as folding wings, which allowed it to be easily transported, and landing gear shock absorbers that allowed it to land on rough surfaces. It was used in a variety of roles, including liaison, tactical reconnaissance, and air ambulance, and it was the aircraft that was involved in the daring rescue of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was also known to make heavy use of his Fi 156 for battlefield reconnaissance in North Africa. About the Model: Kit includes parts to replicate various versions of the Fi 156C, including fuel tank, skis, and 3 different types of canopies. Clear canopy sides have been molded together with the fuselage halves for more realistic construction. Important structural sections such as the wing spar and the landing gear struts are made from metal parts for enhanced realism and strength. Includes 1 pilot and 1 commander figure. Precision photo-etched parts such as cockpit panels, cockpit frame, and front seat also included. Paint colors needed:AS-26 Light Ghost Grey, X-10 Gun Metal, X-11 Chrome Silver, X-12 Gold Leaf, X-18 Semi Gloss Black, X-2 White, X-5 Green, X-7 Red, XF-1 Flat Black, XF-10 Flat Brown, XF-15 Flat Flesh, XF-16 Flat Aluminum, XF-2 Flat White, XF-22 RLM Grey, XF-23 Light Blue, XF-27 Black Green, XF-3 Flat Yellow, XF-49 Khaki, XF-50 Field Blue, XF-52 Flat Earth, XF-53 Neutral Grey, XF-56 Metallic Grey, XF-57 Buff, XF-58 Olive Green, XF-59 Desert Yellow, XF-60 Dark Yellow, XF-61 Dark Green, XF-63 German Grey, XF-64 Red Brown, XF-65 Field Grey, and XF-7 Flat Red.
 | This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |
| The photo-etched/metal parts require super glue and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |
