• 1/72 scale Heinkel He 162 “Salamander” plastic model kit by HobbyBoss (Kit No. 80239)
• Part of the HobbyBoss Easy Assembly series, designed for a quick and straightforward modelling experience
• Represents the distinctive He 162 Volksjäger, a late-WWII German jet-powered fighter developed for the Luftwaffe
• Accurately captures the aircraft’s unusual compact fuselage, shoulder-mounted wings and distinctive top-mounted jet engine
• Simplified parts engineering reduces assembly complexity while retaining the key features of the original aircraft
• Ideal for beginners, casual builders and experienced modellers looking for a quick weekend project
• Includes cockpit detail appropriate to the compact 1/72 scale
• Clear canopy allows the cockpit area to remain visible on the finished model
• Features the distinctive BMW 003 turbojet engine nacelle mounted above the fuselage
• Reproduces the characteristic twin-fin tail arrangement and compact aerodynamic profile of the He 162
• Includes tricycle landing gear, wheels, undercarriage doors and essential exterior components
• Represents one of the most unusual emergency fighter designs produced by Germany during the final months of WWII
• The He 162 entered Luftwaffe service in 1945, making it an excellent subject for late-war and “Last Days of the Luftwaffe” collections
• Ideal for late-WWII German jet aircraft, experimental aircraft and Luftwaffe interceptor displays
• Compact 1/72 scale makes it easy to display alongside other WWII aircraft without requiring extensive shelf space
• Excellent companion to the Me 262, Me 163 Komet, Arado Ar 234, Fw 190 and Bf 109 in a Luftwaffe collection
• Great platform for late-war German camouflage, colour variation, subtle weathering and operational wear
• Suitable for beginners while still offering an interesting historical subject for experienced aircraft modellers
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for modellers aged 14+
