1/100 KVZ Lufthansa Turbinen Baade 152 Airliner
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
This is an aircraft with a very interesting history. In 1952, German Aircraft Engineers (some from Junkers) working in Russia had developed a design for a twin engine bomber known as 150. The engineers were returned to what was now East Germany, and headed by former Junkers designer Brunolf Baade, they designed the 152. Initially the Soviets showed interest, as did other Warsaw Pact countries. The program suffered early on from economic and material issues. The delay resulted in 152 V1 rolling out in 1958. During the second test flight, the crashed about 3 miles short of the runway, killing all on board. The cause for the crash was never released. The next two prototypes were completed with modifications and the second one flew. By this time (1961) the Russians and other Pact countries showed no interest, and the program was halted. This was the end of all GDR aircraft construction. The kit has never been started. The factory paint on the model is in excellent condition. The kit is complete except for one tip tank. The other one is present; you will need to cast one in resin or make one from scratch. Decals and instructions are present and in very good condition.
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