• 1/48 scale Heinkel He 219 A-7 Uhu plastic model kit by Tamiya (Kit No. 61057)
• Represents the distinctive Heinkel He 219 “Uhu” (Owl) German night fighter of World War II
• Depicts the He 219 A-7, one of the later versions of this specialised Luftwaffe night-fighting aircraft
• Developed specifically for intercepting Allied bombers during nighttime operations over Germany
• Captures the He 219’s unmistakable twin-engine configuration, long fuselage and high-mounted cockpit
• Features the prominent radar antenna array that gives the Uhu its characteristic night-fighter appearance
• Detailed two-seat cockpit represents the pilot and radar operator positions
• Clear canopy allows the cockpit detail to remain visible on the completed model
• Features the aircraft’s unusual tricycle landing gear, an uncommon arrangement among German WWII combat aircraft
• Twin-engine nacelles and large propellers reproduce the powerful appearance of the original aircraft
• The He 219 was equipped with a formidable combination of heavy cannon armament for attacking Allied bombers
• Some aircraft employed upward-firing Schräge Musik cannon for attacks from beneath enemy bombers
• The He 219 incorporated several advanced features for its era, including tricycle landing gear and crew ejection seats
• 1/48 scale provides impressive display presence while showcasing the aircraft’s distinctive proportions
• Ideal for collections focused on Luftwaffe aircraft, WWII night fighters and German aviation technology
• Excellent companion to Ju 88, Bf 110 and other German night-fighter subjects
• Particularly suitable for recreating characteristic late-war Luftwaffe mottled and night-fighter camouflage schemes
• Large airframe provides excellent opportunities for subtle panel variation, exhaust staining and operational weathering
• A distinctive subject from Tamiya’s highly regarded 1/48 Aircraft Series
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
