Fieseler Fi-156 C-3 Storch – Tamiya 1/48
Built this wonderful kit in 2020. The building process was absolutely a joy, the kits engineering, the details, the smart solutions (metal wing holder for example) are the handmarks of Tamiya’s 100th 1/48 aircraft model.
The camouflage was hand painted with a cheap chinese 0.3 airbrush. Used Mr. Aqueous Hobby and AK Real Colors.
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Ben Walmsley said on June 30, 2021
That’s some fine work, Istvan. Great result, especially the camouflage!
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you Ben!
John vd Biggelaar said on June 30, 2021
You made an incredible entrance with this Storch, Istvan @havrilistvan
Your paintwork is exceptional.
Welcome to this community, hope to see more of your work.
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you John, I try to meet the standards of the place 🙂
Pedro L. Rocha said on June 30, 2021
John’s right! Great airbrush and finish work. I managed to “freeze” this one because of poor information of the aircraft. Still looking for the a Storch that had a radio on the passenger back wall so I can finish mine
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you Pedro!
My Storch waited a long time in its box because of lack of information. Luftwaffe aircraft in Africa is still a black hole, hope you can finish yours!
Neill Roos said on June 30, 2021
The South African Airforce Museum has one and I have some pics. I might be able to get some info and pics as I know a few Pilots there
Spiros Pendedekas said on June 30, 2021
An amazing Storch, Istvan!
Welcome aboard!
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you Spiros!
Gary Brantley said on June 30, 2021
Exceptionally well done Istvan! Great looking model with a cool paint job! 🙂
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you Gary!
Bernard Bedeur said on June 30, 2021
Beautiful work Istvan. Great to see you join this great and supportive comunity.
Keep up the good work.
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
I do my best Bernard, thank you!
Michel Verschuere said on June 30, 2021
Fantastic build!
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you Michel!
Robert Royes said on June 30, 2021
Beautifully done!
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you Robert!
Walt B said on June 30, 2021
Absolutely Stunning!!! Beautiful build and a paint work. Very impressive paint work and weathering.
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you Walt! The weathering done with artistic oils. I forgot to mention it in the article.
Bill Joel said on June 30, 2021
Beautiful work; a very well done job. Inspirational.
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you Bill!
Greg Kittinger said on June 30, 2021
that is a fantastic looking model. The painting is superb, and I love the realism of the exhaust. Excellent!
Istvan Havril said on June 30, 2021
Thank you Greg! I tell you a secret: the plan was to open up both sides of the Argus engine. Unfortunatelly I lost almost all the engine parts in the garden (long story). Found most of them, but only one exhaust was found. So there’s no other exhaust under the hood 😉
Neill Roos said on June 30, 2021
Amazing skills! I remember seeing one fly at AFB Waterkloof in South Africa as they captured one in WW2.
George Williams said on July 1, 2021
You’ve really done justice to this classic kit, welcome to iModeler, definitely liked.
John Healy said on July 1, 2021
Welcome, Istvan! That looks great. Thanks for sharing. I have one to build in the near future.
Haslam Yeoman said on July 1, 2021
Wow! Top shelf paint and weathering.
Marcus Vinicius Teixeira Borges said on July 1, 2021
EXCELLENT!
Michael Turner said on August 12, 2021
G’day Istvan (@havrilistvan),
I love the paint scheme – you have a deft touch with the scribble.
I have one of these in the stash, but haven’t decided on a scheme yet.
Yours is an inspiration, and very tempting…
Liked!