Zoukei Mura SWS19 1/32 Hs 129 B-3 with 75mm Gun Plastic Model Kit

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Zoukei Mura SWS19 1/32 Hs 129 B-3 with 75mm Gun Plastic Model Kit

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The Hs 129, feared as the "flying can opener" by the Allied soldiers, will finally be released as an impressive SWS kit in 1/32 scale!

The Henschel Hs 129 was the tank buster mounted with powerful ground-attack weapons to destroy Soviet tanks in the Second World War. It was a small twin-engine aircraft with an overall width of 14.2 m and length of 9.75 m, powered by two inefficient French-made Gnome-Rhône "14 M" 14-cylinder double-row star-cooled engines (700 hp) with a range of 880 km, not much different from that of the Bf 109, and its maximum speed was 407 km/h, which was not so high. However, designed specifically for ground attacks and known to be easy to service, the Hs 129 earned a high level of trust from its pilots. Several kits have been released in the past because of its peculiar shape, but they were mainly 1/72 kits, which just replicated its outer shape. This kit brings you all the details of the structure and it function in a way that only heavily-researched SWS kits can.

What makes the SWS 1/32 Hs 129 B-3

The three major points of Hs 129 B-3

The true essence of "Tank Buster" revealed by SWS. The Henschel Hs 129 was mounted with powerful ground-attack weapons to destroy Soviet tanks in the Second World War. Designed specifically for ground attacks and known to be easy to service, the Hs 129 earned a high level of trust from its pilots. This kit brings you all the details of the structure and it function in a way that only heavily-researched SWS kits can.

Developed to be a heavily-armed ground-attack aircraft Hs 129 and its final evolution B-3’s standard armament consisted of two MG 17/7.92mm machine guns mounted in the wing roots and one BK 7,5/75mm anti-tank gun beneath the fuselage. Although the MG 17 on the wing is not mounted on the aircraft with the markings used in this kit, we replicated the BK 7.5 mounted on this aircraft employs a large drum magazine that holds 12 75mm shells and is automatically loaded by electromagnetic pneumatic control.

The Hs 129 was designed to be a compactly-sized ground-attack aircraft. In particular, the B and later versions had a trapezoidal fuselage with straight wings, a textbook example of simplistic, sturdy design. With its closely-situated engine nacelles and cowlings, once can truly appreciate its functional beauty as a small twin-engine aircraft. This SWS kit pushes the limits to thoroughly replicate that functional beauty as a “miniature version of the real aircraft.”

Cockpit

Discover the rigid fortress-like cockpit that protected pilots from the intense ground-based anti-aircraft attacks.

The Hs 129’s trapezoidal cockpit was extremely cramped due to its narrow frame. The instrument panel was reduced to only the most vital elements and the gun sight was mounted on the top of the nose outside of the cockpit. Some of the instruments were mounted to the inboard faces of the engine nacelles, like other German aircraft including the Bf 110 and Ju 88. The cockpit was encased in a sturdy fortress-like armored “bathtub” to protect the pilot from ground-based anti-aircraft gunning. The windscreen was made from multi-layer 72 mm-thick bullet-proof glass and the top 2/3 of the window was retractable to improve the ease of entering the cockpit. However, this essentially eliminated any rear visibility and greatly reduced the front visibility. The SWS kit replicates the subtle differences for the different armament versions, in additional to the shared instruments.

Engine

The Hs 129’s engines reveal the true value of SWS kits; learning about the development concept and historical background as you build.

The Hs 129 was originally powered by the Argus As 410 engines, which had insufficient power. However, after Gnôme-Rhône 14M engine production in occupied France became a possibility, it was quickly decided that the Hs 129 was to be powered by those engines instead. The 14M engines still had insufficient power, but they were both more compact and performed better than the As 410 A engines. The variable-pitch Ratier 1527/1528 propellers were also produced in occupied France. Making use of the equipment that once belonged to an enemy country after occupation is a logical strategy that was made possible by the land connection of the European region. These propellers were also selected because while the German twin-engine aircraft engines rotated in the same direction together, French engines rotated in opposite directions for the left and right sides, so they were not interchangeable. Therefore, the aircraft used similarly French-made left-rotating and right-rotating propellers for each engine, respectively. This SWS kit brings you the full picture so that you can truly experience the development concept and historical background as you build.

Weapons

This is the ultimate "tank buster"! The heavy armament of the "B-3", its final evolutionary form, has been fully replicated.

The fixed armament of the "Hs 129" usually consisted of two MG 17/7.92mm machine guns at the wing root and two MG 151/20mm machine guns on the sides of the fuselage, up to 300kg of explosives mounted on the wings and beneath the fuselage, and various other armament options were planned to mount beneath the fuselage. The "B-3," which evolved as the ultimate "tank buster" had one BK 7.5/75mm anti-tank gun for aircraft mounted as a fixed armament beneath the fuselage, and the MG 151 on the side of the fuselage was not mounted to accommodate the huge drum magazine of the BK 7.5 inside the fuselage. The BK 7.5 mounted on this aircraft employs a large drum magazine that holds 12 75mm shells and is automatically loaded by electromagnetic pneumatic control. Weighing 700 kg, this huge cannon made the aircraft slow and heavy, but its power was said to be tremendous. It is also interesting to imagine its heroic performance in defeating the IS-2 tanks with a single blow.

Main wing

SWS faithfully replicates the sturdy wings and landing gear that could withstand many low-altitude ground attacks with heavy weapons.

The Hs 129 wings were designed to be thick and strong, with a straight leading edge and a tapered trailing edge on the wing planform. The wing’s construction was divided between the inner wing up to the outside edge of the engine nacelles and the outer wing extending beyond. The inner wings stored one 205-liter fuel tank on the inner side of each wing, and the wing’s inboard armament was mounted near to the fuselage. Bombs could also be mounted underneath the outer wings. The main struts were hydraulically pulled back into the nacelles behind the engines. The structure supporting the axis of the main wheels was designed to also support the engine rack in the front. The tail wheel was not retractable, and it was left exposed during flight. This SWS kit faithfully replicates the dimensionality and density of the simple area around the landing gear, not missing any details to fully recreate the rugged yet beautiful wings. The parts were also carefully designed for ease of assembly.

Specifications

• 1/32 Scale
• Plastic Model Kit (including 2-color molded parts, clear and grey)
• Total Parts: 443
• Included Items: Decal ×1 sheet

Delivery Information

Shipping is calculated at check out based on you location and the size and weight of your order.

Our online orders are shipped from our dispatch warehouse in Notting Hill VIC. We aim to dispatch all orders within 2-3 business days of receiving the order provided products are in stock and payment has been cleared. Business days are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm AEST.

If we cannot process your order within 2 business days, we will be in contact by either email or phone to explain why and give you an eta. If the eta does not work for you, we can process a refund, exchange, or store credit for your order, whichever you decide.

Our orders are shipped via Australia Post, all orders have tracking details which are emailed on dispatch with a link to the Australia Post website. Once an order has been placed, please understand we cannot change the shipping address for security reasons.

Once the package has left us it is your responsibility to keep an eye on when it should be arriving and to contact us within 7 days after the expected delivery date if it has not arrived.

WHEN CAN I EXPECT MY ORDER?

Once your order has been dispatched you will receive a tracking number from Australia Post their delivery time frames are listed below. Please note that this is a guide only as provided by Australia Post.

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EXPRESS FREIGHT

Please contact us for a quote for express freight. Depending on your location and the size/weight of your order we will find the most competitively priced express post option for you.

TRANSIT INSURANCE

We take pride in packing our online orders to minimize any damage and ensure a clear address label is attached. Unfortunately, without transit insurance we cannot accept responsibility for how parcels are handled once they leave our stores, or if they go missing.

Transit insurance can be added to your order to protect you against lost parcels or those damaged in transit. The amount will vary depending on the level of cover you require but typically transit insurance is an additional $5 per order. Please feel free to email us for a quote.

If an incorrect address has been provided, and as a result the parcel is required to be dispatched again, this is not covered under transit insurance and postage charges will apply.

NOT WHAT YOU ORDERED?

We have checks in place to ensure you are sent the correct items. However, if by chance a mix up has occurred, please contact us via email or by phone, and we can organize to get the correct items to you. We will request you to send back the incorrectly shipped items, so if you hang on to the original shipping packaging, it will make it quicker and easier. Postage will be on us!

Returns Policy

CHANGE OF MIND: 30 DAY REFUND OR EXCHANGE

We are big on happy customers. If you change your mind, then no worries! Just return the undamaged unopened item within 30 days of receiving, together with your tax invoice, and we will refund or exchange the item/s for you (your choice!). Postage costs will be at the returner’s expense. Please send us a message prior to any returns so we can look out for your items, and have any exchange items ready to send. The process of return or exchange for Change of Mind needs to be completed within 30 days of receiving the product.

NOT WHAT YOU ORDERED OR DAMAGED IN TRANSIT?

We have several checks in place to make sure you get the items that you are after and they reach you in good order. If for some reason you didn’t receive the item you ordered, it’s damaged or simply not what you expected then please let us know within 30 days of receiving so we can organise an exchange or refund, whichever you prefer! For items damaged in transit a picture of the packaging will be required.

As per Change of Mind, the goods will need to be returned in original condition. If the mistake was made at our end, we will happily pay the return postage. Please contact us so that we can organize a postage label for return post.

Although we take great care in looking after our stock and make sure parcels are well packed we cannot guarantee that a box will not be damaged in transit or have minor creases or marks.

WARRANTY/ FAULTY: REFUND OR EXCHANGE

If you are having trouble with any of your purchases, and suspect it could be a warranty issue, then please email or phone us to go through your item's history of use and background. We are very reasonable when it comes to faults, and will try and resolve any concerns you have as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Each product is covered by the respective manufacturers warranty policy and some products may have individual components that are covered by separate warranties and time frames. We do not offer any additional product warranties outside the manufacturer’s warranty

Please discuss any warranty concerns with us before sending the items back to avoid any confusion and unnecessary costs. We will generally require you to send photos of the product with your purchase details for an initial assessment and we will go from there.

Postage costs will be at the returner’s expense and refunded if the product is proven to be covered by warranty.

If the product is required to be sent back to our suppliers for assessment, we will cover this cost.

We will always try to resolve any warranty concerns as quickly as possible, where any delay is incurred we will communicate this to you.

• A warranty refers to any new product which has a manufacturing defect or a major failure within a reasonable period.
• If the warranty relates to a minor failure then we may replace, repair or refund the item.
• On assessment if the product is deemed as having a major failure, the customer can decide whether they would like a replacement, repair or refund.
• A warranty does not apply to any wear and tear on a product, crash damage or a product being operated outside it’s intended use.

POSTING RETURNS

When sending items back for exchange, refund, repair or warranty assessment please post to our main office. Please contact us for the address.

• Metro Hobbies will cover the return freight for warranty or defective products. A return shipping label will be supplied via email by Metro Hobbies.
• Returns can also be delivered in person to our Box Hill store (please contact us for the address).
• Return freight is at the customer’s expense for change of mind returns or exchanges.
• Returned products must be received in the same condition as they were received by the customer.

REFUND PROCESS

• Refund Method: Refunds will be processed once goods are returned back to Metro Hobbies Box Hill (in original condition) using the same payment method and account as the original order ie: Credit Card, PayPal, Bank Deposit, Chq.
• A refund cannot be transferred to another Credit Card, PayPal account or Bank Account.
• Please allow 2 working days for the refund to be processed by Metro Hobbies.
• Please allow up to 7 working days for the funds to clear to your account once the refund has been processed.

Information

Situated in Melbourne, Metro Hobbies is a foundation of the Australian hobby scene. For more than 36 years we have been helping enthusiasts of every age enjoy everything awesome in the world of hobbies, from Plastic Model Kits, Model Trains, Slot cars, Gundam Models, Radio Control Cars, Boats and Aircraft, to Hobby Tools, Paints and Supplies.

We have a wide range of products available in store and online. If what you are after is not in stock, we will go above and beyond to source it from our current supplier's catalogue. Our pricing is very competitive, and in addition we have a storewide price match system where we can match any Australian competitor's price on an item as long as it is in stock and not on sale/special.

A bit of history...

Metro Hobbies has been trading for over 35 years in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Formally known as Metropolitan Model and Hobby Centre, the business established itself as a specialist in radio control cars. Radio control cars are still very prominent in Metro Hobbies today although the shop has broadened the product range to include radio control helicopters, planes, boats, slot cars, train sets, model kits & Lego.

In April 2012 Metro Hobbies joined forces with Victorian Hobby Centre. Found on Swanston Street, right at the heart of the Melbourne CBD, the Victorian Hobby Centre was a foundation of the Australian hobby scene. For more than 35 years they have been serving enthusiasts of every age enjoy everything awesome in the world of hobbies, from plastic model kits, model trains, slot cars, Gundam models, RC cars and aircraft, hobby tools and supplies, and everything in between. Victorian Hobby Centre's strength was always its knowledge of new and old plastic models as well model rail.

Due to the closure of the city store, we have transferred all that knowledge, passion over to our much larger Box Hill store, where we continue to share our enjoyment of hobbies with all hobby enthusiasts. Metro Hobbies today is one of the larget specialist hobby retail groups in Australia. Our goal is to provide our customers with amazing customer service and technical knowledge. Our staff are all keen hobbyists themselves, and we are modestly proud of being a shop of people who do enjoy what they do.

We have a wide range of products available on the shop floor, and yet we can still order in items not in stock for customers, if it is available from a current supplier's catalog. We pride ourselves in ensuring new release product is avaliable to our customers quickly. Our pricing is very competitive, and in addition we have a storewide price match system where we can match any domestic competitor's price on an item as long as it is in stock and not on sale/special.

Ask us anytime for any advice regarding your hobby, and we will try our best to point you to the right direction so you may enjoy your hobby even more!

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• Condition: New
• Brand: ZOUKEI-MURA
• Item Weight: 7.0000
• MPN: SWS19
• Type: Not Available
• UPC: 4518992231105

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