The BV138 saw extensive service flying from bases in Norway and the type was responsible for most of the initial sightings and subsequent shadowing of Allied PQ convoys carrying vitally needed equipment and supplies to the Russian ports of Murmansk and Archangel via the Arctic Ocean. During 1942 and well into 1943, they frequently rendezvoused with U-Boats in the Arctic Ocean, refueling at sea and facilitating the reconnoiter of Siberian seaways.

These 3D printed models require no assembly but compare favorably with injection molded kits and exceed the detail of most comparable resin and white metal models by a good measure. The set of 3D printed models offered here includes two different models - (1x) of the "full-hull" aircraft and (1x) waterline model that actually simulates the aircraft as it would appear in the water, perfect for a refueling at sea diorama! photography of these little gems is a challenge for our equipment and limited skills, check out the well proportioned model including the detailed canopy, the fuselage complete with windows, nose and rear turrets, three diesel engines, the twin boom tail assembly and even the wing floats suspended on delicate pylons!

Although the surfaces are not perfectly smooth (3D printing is done in layers), the plastic used can be sanded and painted much the same way you would handle resin or styrene.

NOTE: While we currently maintain limited inventories of most items, some items may be "printed on demand", which usually requires 10-15 business days from order to shipment.