IBG has released a new series of renderings for their upcoming Fieseler Fi 156 Storch model kit in 1/72 scale.
The Storch was a German high‑wing liaison and observation aircraft famed for its extraordinary STOL performance, able to take off in about 150 ft and land in roughly 60 ft thanks to a large wing, full‑span leading‑edge slats, and powerful flaps that gave a very low stall speed around 31 mph. Powered by a 240 hp Argus As 10 engine, it served throughout World War II in reconnaissance, artillery spotting, casualty evacuation, and VIP transport, and became legendary for missions such as the 1943 Gran Sasso rescue of Mussolini. About 3,900 were built in Germany and under license abroad, with postwar versions like the Morane‑Saulnier MS.500 Criquet remaining in use into the 1950s and beyond.
As previously reported, IBG released teaser images in September and stated that all production variants would eventually be represented. The new renderings detail the full 156C-2 “Storch At War” as well as its 3D printed upgrade set featuring the full Argus AS10C-3 engine, upgraded covers and two propeller variants. Release of the 156C-2 is reportedly slated for the end of the month.
Check out additional renderings below.
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