Name: Ta 152 C-1 1:48 Model Kit by Hobby Boss
Brand: SCH Models
SKU: HBB81702
Price: 19.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Ta 152 C-1 1:48 Model Kit by Hobby Boss

£19.99

Model Features

1:48 scale plastic model kit
Accurately represents the Focke-Wulf Ta 152 C-1 high-altitude fighter
Highly detailed cockpit with photo-etched seat belts and rudder pedals
Finely engraved panel lines and authentic surface detail
Detailed wheel wells and landing gear assembly
Accurate Daimler-Benz engine cowling and propeller
Clear canopy parts with excellent transparency
Precision-moulded plastic parts
Photo-etched detail parts included
Waterslide decal sheet included
Illustrated assembly instructions
Ideal for World War II aviation collections, Luftwaffe displays, or late-war aircraft diorama projects

Specifications

Brand: Hobby Boss
Scale: 1:48
Subject: Focke-Wulf Ta 152 C-1
Material: Injection-moulded plastic
Skill Level: Suitable for intermediate modellers
Paint & Glue Required: Yes (sold separately)
Recommended Age: 14+
Parts: Over 80
Photo-Etched Parts: 1 piece
Model Length: 225.2mm
Wingspan: 229.2mm

What's in the Box

Plastic sprues
Clear canopy parts
Photo-etched detail parts
Waterslide decal sheet
Illustrated assembly instructions

History of the Original Aircraft

The Focke-Wulf Ta 152 C-1 was one of the final piston-engined fighters developed by Germany during the Second World War. Designed under the direction of renowned aircraft engineer Kurt Tank, the Ta 152 was an advanced evolution of the highly successful Focke-Wulf Fw 190. In recognition of Tank's contribution, the aircraft was given the prefix "Ta" rather than the traditional "Fw".

While the better-known Ta 152H was optimised for high-altitude interception, the Ta 152C was designed as a medium-altitude fighter and interceptor capable of engaging both Allied fighters and bombers. It featured a shorter wing than the H variant, giving it greater manoeuvrability and improved performance at lower altitudes.

The C-1 was powered by a Daimler-Benz DB 603LA liquid-cooled V12 engine, one of the most powerful piston engines produced by Germany during the war. Combined with advanced aerodynamic refinements and a pressurised cockpit on some prototypes, the aircraft offered exceptional speed, climb performance, and handling.

One of the Ta 152 C-1's greatest strengths was its formidable armament. It carried a 30mm MK 108 cannon firing through the propeller hub, supplemented by four 20mm MG 151/20 cannons mounted above the engine and in the wing roots. This heavy weapon load made it highly effective against both heavily defended bomber formations and enemy fighter aircraft.

Although the Ta 152 showed tremendous promise, it arrived far too late to influence the outcome of the war. Only a small number of aircraft were completed before Germany's surrender in 1945, and very few entered operational service. Production was disrupted by Allied bombing, shortages of materials, and the deteriorating military situation.

Despite its limited combat career, the Ta 152 is widely regarded as one of the most advanced piston-engined fighters ever built. Its impressive performance, sophisticated engineering, and rarity have made it one of the most admired late-war Luftwaffe aircraft among aviation historians and scale modellers alike.