ICM Plastic Model Kit
Hs 123A-1 WWII German Attack Aircraft (1/32) 32014
The ICM 1/32 Hs 123A-1 captures the early-production variant of Germany’s dedicated close-support dive bomber. First entering service in 1936, the Hs 123 proved to be a rugged and effective aircraft during the early campaigns of the Second World War. This highly detailed kit faithfully replicates the distinctive features of the A-1 version, including the open cockpit and early fuselage design without a rear fairing.
- Accurate reproduction of the Hs 123A-1 ground-attack aircraft
- Detailed cockpit and internal structure
- Optional ordnance including multiple 50kg bombs
- Decals for two aircraft, including Lt. Siegfried Hamann’s uniquely marked 1938 machine
- 220 injection-moulded parts with fine detailing
- Wingspan: 330mm, Height: 121mm
- Includes clear assembly instructions
This large-scale model offers modellers the chance to build a historically significant dive bomber, featuring both standard combat markings and one of the most unusual personalised paint schemes of the pre-war Luftwaffe.
History
The Henschel Hs 123 was Germany’s first purpose-built dive bomber, preceding the famous Ju 87 Stuka. Designed in the mid-1930s, it entered service in 1936 with the Luftwaffe as a robust, single-seat biplane capable of carrying bombs and providing close air support. Though technologically dated by the outbreak of World War II, the Hs 123 excelled in ruggedness and survivability, seeing service in the campaigns in Poland, France, and the Balkans. Pilots praised its ability to absorb damage and operate from rough airfields. An unusual anecdote surrounds Lieutenant Siegfried Hamann, who—without formal training—successfully taught himself to fly the aircraft and later served with distinction in III./St.G2 during the Polish campaign. While quickly overshadowed by the Ju 87, the Hs 123 continued to serve effectively in secondary roles throughout the early years of the war, earning a reputation as a tough and reliable ground-support aircraft.
