Focke-Achgelis Fa 223

[runik12]

Good evening, colleagues!

The world's first transport helicopter, the production of which can be considered serial. It was developed and manufactured by Focke-Achgelis, founded by the notorious Heinrich Focke. The Focke-Achgelis Fa 223 helicopter was designed exclusively as a military aircraft, capable of transporting small groups of military personnel, as well as patrolling areas with difficult access and to attack submarines - in fact, this aircraft was the first in its category to effectively cope with submarines. In total, from 1942 to 1945, about 20 vehicles of this type were built, some of which served in Transportstaffel 40 (TS / 40).

Model of the Ukrainian company AMP. The kit first appeared on the market in 2018 and belongs to the short run category. The elements of the kit demonstrate a very decent performance class - they are distinguished by good detail and the level of elaboration of external surfaces. Casting is clear and clean; no serious defects were found. A high degree of study of the most important assembly sites - the BMW Bramo 323D-2 Fafnir engine is shown in great detail here, although after assembly it is very difficult to see it, the interior of the crew cabin, as well as the complex tubular structure of trusses supporting rotors. Painting masks included, plus photo-etched plate. The decals contain fragments of the marking of three helicopters from the aforementioned Luftwaffe compound.

The assembly was a pleasure, excellent abutment of parts, although the abundance of thin, delicate parts did not forgive wrong movements. Deca thin, perfectly fit to the surface. There are some errors in the assembly instructions, especially for the rotors, but in general an excellent set. Paints used by Mr. Hooby, Valejio. Lucky Mr. Hobby.

The rotors on the model are removable. At the time of the photo shoot, they were delivered incorrectly, found only when processing photos.

Enjoy watching.
Sincerely, Mikhail.

[Mig88]

Beautiful!! Superbly done!

 

Miguel

[petetasker]

Beautiful build . Very nicely done

[Unfinished project]

Absolutely stunning looking build and finish. Museum quality work here definitely 👏👏👏👏

[jeaton01]

Well done!!

[trickydicky210]

Great build, superbly done