{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-48-heinkel-he-115-scandinavian-service-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/48 Heinkel He 115 Scandinavian Service Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/48 Heinkel He 115 Scandinavian Service Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/48 scale injection-moulded plastic model kit of the Heinkel He 115 seaplane in Scandinavian service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit represents the German twin-engine reconnaissance and torpedo bomber floatplane used during World War II. It includes plastic parts for the airframe and floats, representing the aircraft as operated in northern European conditions, including Scandinavian service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInjection-moulded plastic model kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerman twin-engine floatplane aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed fuselage and twin float configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for Scandinavian service markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Heinkel He 115 was a three-seat reconnaissance and torpedo-bomber seaplane developed for maritime operations. Powered by two BMW 132K radial engines, the aircraft was designed for long-range missions over sea, including reconnaissance, anti-shipping strikes, and mine-laying operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst flown in 1936, the He 115 entered series production in 1937 and remained in use through to 1944. It featured a robust airframe and good operational range, making it suitable for deployment across the Baltic, North Sea, Atlantic, and Mediterranean theatres. Several variants were produced during its service life, including strengthened float versions capable of ice operations and later engine-upgraded variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe type was also operated by several other countries, including Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Bulgaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46622045929633,"sku":"SH-48146","price":139.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/4327_rd.jpg?v=1782716460","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-48-heinkel-he-115-scandinavian-service-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}