Heinkel He 162 A-1 Salamander 1/32

Hobby2000 1/32 pienoismalli, rakennussarja. 

Revell kit with Cartograf decals and masks. 

The Heinkel He 162 A-1 Salamander was conceived as a jet fighter that could be produced quickly, cheaply and in large numbers — even under the collapsing industrial conditions of the final months of the war. Although it appeared too late and in limited numbers, it remains one of the most fascinating symbols of late-war aviation urgency and technological improvisation.

The A-1 was one of the early combat-capable variants of the type. Its appearance perfectly reflects the realities of late-war aircraft production: mixed materials, simplified engineering, uneven finishes and a highly distinctive, compact silhouette.

The kit includes 3 attractive marking options, ranging from more typical late-war finishes to highly unusual improvised schemes.

Marking options included

1. He 162 A-1, W.Nr. 310003, Yellow 5, 3./JG 1, Leck, Germany, May 1945,
2. He 162 A-1, W.Nr. 310027, Bernburg, Germany, April 1945,
3. He 162 A-1, W.Nr. 310005, Red 7, 2./JG 1, Leck, Germany, May 1945