{"product_id":"icm32029","title":"ICM Models 1\/32 Bucker Bu 131D Winter Version - ICM32029","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003cstrong\u003eBucker Bu 131D Winter Version\u003c\/strong\u003e from ICM Models at Mega Hobby. This release is listed in 1\/32 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/32   \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM Models   \u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM32029\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: ICM Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Bucker Bu 131D Winter Version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ICM32029\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/icm-models\"\u003eICM Models\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-aircraft\"\u003eModel Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e or prepare your next project with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e at Mega Hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974302007370,"sku":"ICM32029","price":58.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/icm32029-132-icm-bucker-bu-131d-winter-vewrsion-preorder-squadron-model-models__58013.1786648216.jpg?v=1794548718","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/icm32029","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}