Academy 12327 - 1/48 Scale Focke-Wulf Ta-183 Huckebein Model Kit - Historical Jet Replica  [AC-12327]

Ta-183 Huckebein in 1/48 scale from Academy

The Academy 1/48 Focke-Wulf Ta-183 Huckebein kit presents a faithful model of an aircraft concept that never reached combat yet affected post-war jet thinking. Conceived in the late stages of World War II, the Ta-183 showcased compact, high-speed design ideas of its period.

Historical notes and distinguishing form

As a prototype concept, the Ta-183 Huckebein stood out for its swept wing plan and short fuselage, traits that informed later developments. Academy's kit highlights those defining shapes for modellers to inspect and replicate.

Assembly considerations and display recommendations

The kit offers fine-detail components and generally good engineering, but careful fitting is required, particularly around wing joins and control surfaces. Once finished, the model makes a strong shelf display that illustrates late-war aerodynamic trends.