{"product_id":"icm-132-scale-bcker-b-131d-winter-version-wwii-german-training-aircraft","title":"ICM 1\/32 scale Bücker Bü 131D (Winter Version), WWII German Training Aircraft","description":"These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eThe first prototype of the German Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann training biplane took to the air in 1934. Serial production soon followed at the Ambi-Budd factory in Johannisthal. Renowned for its excellent handling characteristics, high manoeuvrability, and elegant design, the aircraft became one of the most popular training platforms of its time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bücker Bü 131 was widely used by the Luftwaffe throughout the Second World War. The Bü 131D, the third and final production variant, remained in manufacture until 1942. Developed on the basis of operational experience gained with the earlier A and B versions, it incorporated improvements to the engine, control systems, and landing gear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor operations at winter airfields, Bücker developed dedicated skis (Bücker-Schneekufen), which could be quickly and easily fitted to the aircraft. Bü 131s equipped with skis were extensively used in military flight schools, allowing pilot training to continue even in heavy snow conditions, when conventional wheeled undercarriages were no longer effective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eBücker Bü 131D training biplane equipped with original Bücker-designed winter landing gear (Bücker-Schneekufen) \u003cbr\u003eIncludes high-quality 3D-printed resin skis \u003cbr\u003eAccurate reproduction of the aircraft’s geometry, true to the original \u003cbr\u003eFeatures a detailed engine and realistically rendered fabric surfaces on the fuselage and wings \u003cbr\u003eDecal sheet with two marking options for aircraft used by German flying schools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel Information\u003cbr\u003eScale: 1:32\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 90\u003cbr\u003eLength: 208 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 231 mm\u003cbr\u003eIncludes detailed assembly instructions\u003cbr\u003eHighly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58144199082365,"sku":"ICM32029","price":35.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6604\/3780\/files\/fnqk1udffcj.jpg?v=1778394883","url":"https:\/\/fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk\/products\/icm-132-scale-bcker-b-131d-winter-version-wwii-german-training-aircraft","provider":"Fields of Glory Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}