Special Hobby 48059 Phonix D.I K. u. K. Kriegsmarine (1/48) – plastic model kit

Special Hobby 48059 Phonix D.I K. u. K. Kriegsmarine in 1:48 scale is a unique plastic model kit faithfully replicating the historic fighter aircraft from the First World War era. This model kit has been developed with great precision to reproduce all the characteristic details of the Austrian military aviation design, used by the Imperial and Royal Austro-Hungarian Navy.

Historical Information

The Phonix D.I was a single-seat fighter aircraft designed and produced by the Austrian company Phönix Flugzeug-Werke. Introduced into service at the end of 1917, the aircraft served mainly with the Austro-Hungarian Naval Air Service during World War I (1914–1918), operating from both land and water bases along the Adriatic. It was used by K. u. K. Kriegsmarine units for coastal defense and anti-aircraft protection of key ports and naval bases such as Pola and Trieste.

Features of the Special Hobby 48059 model

• Scale: 1:48
• High-quality details of the fuselage, wings, and empennage
• Model made from plastic (polystyrene)
• Accurate reproduction of the armament, cockpit, and engine of the Phönix D.I aircraft
• Dedicated decals featuring K. u. K. Kriegsmarine markings
• Clear parts for canopies and windows
• Realistic fabric texture on the wings, typical for World War I aircraft
• Kit does not include glue or paints – sold separately

Product category

This is a plastic model kit that requires assembly and painting. Dedicated to modelers wishing to faithfully recreate aircraft from the First World War.

Who do we recommend it for?

The Special Hobby 48059 Phonix D.I K. u. K. Kriegsmarine model is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers. It is perfect for aviation history enthusiasts, aircraft model builders, and World War I hobbyists.

Build difficulty level: 3/5

The kit offers an intermediate level of complexity – the modeler should have experience with assembling and painting small and detailed parts.