Heinkel He-51 1:33 Orel (218)
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Heinkel He-51 German Fighter 1933 – 1:33 Orel 218 Card Model Kit
Scale - 1:33
Model Sheets - A4
Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German
Product Description
Build a detailed scale replica of the Heinkel He-51, one of Germany’s best-known early 1930s biplane fighters, with this 1:33 scale card model kit from Orel (No. 218).
The Heinkel He-51 was developed during the early 1930s from the earlier Heinkel He 49 design. Entering service during the period of German military aviation expansion, the He-51 became one of the Luftwaffe’s principal early fighter aircraft.
The type gained combat experience during the Spanish Civil War, where He-51 fighters were operated by the German Condor Legion. As newer Soviet-supplied monoplane fighters proved superior in aerial combat, the He-51 was increasingly employed in the ground-attack role. Before the outbreak of World War II, many surviving aircraft were transferred to training units, where the type continued to serve for several years.
This Orel 1:33 scale paper model recreates the He-51 in its distinctive dark green colour scheme. The kit consists of 12 A4 sheets and offers an intermediate level of difficulty, making it an excellent project for aviation enthusiasts and experienced card model builders.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Orel
- Catalogue Number: 218
- Aircraft: Heinkel He-51
- Type: Fighter aircraft
- Series: Military Aviation
- Country: Germany
- Year: 1933
- Scale: 1:33
- Format: 12 x A4 sheets
- Model Type: Card / Paper Model Kit
- Colour Scheme: Dark green
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Detailed scale representation of the classic German biplane fighter
- Ideal for military aviation enthusiasts, aircraft collectors and card model builders
Summary
The Orel Heinkel He-51 1:33 Card Model Kit No. 218 is an excellent choice for modellers interested in German military aviation and pre-WWII aircraft. With its classic biplane design, large 1:33 scale and detailed paper construction, the completed He-51 makes an impressive addition to any aviation model collection.