Fieseler Fi156D-1 Storch

Ex Tristar

This release will appeal to both aircraft and armour modelers.
It will fit right in with the vast assortment of armour available in 1/35 scale. The kit will of course feature Tristar's trademark sharp molding and dead-on accuracy, and will include pre-painted windscreens and windows, as well as two sets of landing gear to depict the Storch on the ground or in flight.

 In 1936, RLM issued requirements for liaison and artillery fire spotting aircraft for the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe. This aircraft must have a Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) performance. The Fi-156 entered small scale series production in 1937. When she is in flight, the landing gear hung down. This is giving aircraft the appearance of a very long-legged with big-winged bird. The Fi156 was given a nickname--Storch (Crane).

   The Storch was widely spread for Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe as air taxi for high ranking officer and general, reconnaissance plane and air ambulance. The Storch was produced into different version, A, C and D version. The high success Storch was exported to German allied—Croatia, Finland, Sweden, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Romania and Italy. After WWII, the Storch was continued service on frontline in different countries.