Eduard 02141, Mezek Dual Combo. Avia S-199 Limited Edition.1:72 Scale

Mezek Dual Combo, Avia S-199 - Limited Edition 1:72 Scale 

ED02141 - Eduard

The Avia S-199 is a propeller-driven Messerschmitt Bf 109G based fighter aircraft built after World War II using the Bf 109G airframe and a Junkers Jumo 211F engine in place of the original and unavailable Daimler Benz DB 605 engine. The factory ran out of the Daimler Benz engines after many were destroyed during an explosion at a warehouse.

It was decided that the aircraft would use the Junkers Jumo 211F engine with the same propeller type, both as fitted to the Heinkel He 111 bomber. However, the results were far from satisfactory and the outcome was an aircraft that displayed some quite alarming handling characteristics. The substitute engine with the propeller lacked the responsiveness of the Daimler Benz unit and the torque created by the massive paddle-bladed propeller made control very difficult. This, in combination with the 109's narrow-track undercarriage, made landings and takeoffs extremely hazardous.

It is notable as the first fighter obtained by the Israeli Air Force, and used during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

The Kit

There are two kits inside. Different fuselages to do the earlier S-199 Sakeen, and the later S-199 Mezek with the sliding bubble canopy. Also other detail parts are included to do an early, mid-production or late production S-199. Decals are included for nine Czech and three Israeli airplanes.

Limited edition kit of Czechoslovak fighter plane Avia S-199 in 1/72 scale.

The kit presents aircraft with both types of the canopy during their service in Czechoslovak Air Force and in Israeli Air Force.

Kit Highlights:

• plastic parts: Eduard
• marking options: 12
• decals: Eduard
• Photo Etch parts: yes, pre-painted
• painting mask: yes
• resin parts: no
• 2 complete model kits

Glue and paint are required but are not included.