Heinkel He 51B-2 German Floatplane Fighter Scale 1:72 ICM72192 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

Heinkel He 51B-2 Floatplane Fighter plastic model kit in 1/72 scale by ICM represents a German naval floatplane version of the He 51 biplane fighter used during the mid-1930s. This unpainted and unassembled plastic model kit depicts the He 51B-2 equipped with floats for maritime operations and coastal reconnaissance.

The Heinkel He 51 was originally developed as a land-based fighter for the German air arm in the early 1930s. As aviation requirements expanded, float-equipped versions such as the He 51B-2 were adapted for naval use and operated from coastal bases or warships. These aircraft served primarily during the Interwar period and early pre-war years.

Heinkel He 51B-2 - German Naval Floatplane Fighter

The floatplane variant allowed the He 51 to operate over water and support naval units. Aircraft of this configuration were assigned to coastal aviation units and occasionally carried aboard naval vessels as reconnaissance or patrol aircraft.

For modelers: Float-equipped aircraft require careful alignment of the float struts and support frames. Dry-fitting these parts before final assembly helps ensure that the aircraft sits evenly on its floats.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Decal sheet for included marking options
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Included marking options

• He 51B-2, 1.Kü.J.St./136, Holtenau, Summer 1936
• He 51B-2, onboard aircraft of the cruiser "Leipzig", 1936

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): ICM72192
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Heinkel He 51B-2 Floatplane Fighter
• Role: Floatplane fighter
• Subject country: Germany
• Period: Interwar period
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by ICM belongs to the aircraft model kits category and is presented in 1/72 scale. You can also explore additional aviation subjects in the air model kits collection.