{"product_id":"ta-152-c-1-1-48-model-kit-by-hobby-boss","title":"Ta 152 C-1 1:48 Model Kit by Hobby Boss","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:48 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the Focke-Wulf Ta 152 C-1 high-altitude fighter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed cockpit with photo-etched seat belts and rudder pedals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and authentic surface detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed wheel wells and landing gear assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate Daimler-Benz engine cowling and propeller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy parts with excellent transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for World War II aviation collections, Luftwaffe displays, or late-war aircraft diorama projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hobby Boss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Focke-Wulf Ta 152 C-1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Over 80\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 225.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 229.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocke-Wulf Ta 152 C-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the final piston-engined fighters developed by Germany during the Second World War. Designed under the direction of renowned aircraft engineer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurt Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Ta 152 was an advanced evolution of the highly successful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocke-Wulf Fw 190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In recognition of Tank's contribution, the aircraft was given the prefix \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ta\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than the traditional \"Fw\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the better-known \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTa 152H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was optimised for high-altitude interception, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTa 152C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was designed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-altitude fighter and interceptor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe C-1 was powered by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaimler-Benz DB 603LA liquid-cooled V12 engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the Ta 152 C-1's greatest strengths was its formidable armament. It carried a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30mm MK 108 cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e firing through the propeller hub, supplemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour 20mm MG 151\/20 cannons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Flight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-Altitude Fighter \/ Interceptor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau AG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kurt Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One Daimler-Benz DB 603LA liquid-cooled V12 engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One 30mm MK 108 cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four 20mm MG 151\/20 cannons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 730 km\/h (454 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1,200 km (746 miles)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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