spacewolf Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) It'll be a shame to cover up all that detail... I can see doing one up and going to town on the structure and having the clear skin. As for the cam painted version, detailing only the structures that will be seen. Either way I'll be getting three of these. And I got a reply to my comment from the president of the company thanking me for my comments on their blog... from what he's saying the 335 will be even better than the Horten !!!! Vaughn Edited February 14, 2014 by spacewolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I really want a few of these. I see a Kettenkrad pulling a 229 out of the hanger, With a second in the final stages of begging built in the back. The third has to be made flying!!!! Those clean lines I think I have a problem? Just counted how many books I have on this on aircraft ( Six ) Still missing the Monagram one to? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Vandy, you can order a 1/32 Kettenkraftrad with them while you're at it. I ordered one a couple of months ago for my diorama, along with photoetch and figures. If you're interested I could write a little review. Can tell you already that the parts on the sprues look very crisp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks Roy But I have you beat, Mine is built!!!! The figures are not Also did a kubelwagen for it to. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You'd have me beat if you started building in 5 years from today. Good to see yours is ready, if you use Z-M's version and especially if you used the photoetch I'd be very interested to see images I reckon the Kubelwagen is 1:35? Sorry for the offtopic chitchat. Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghatherly Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I am planning on at least 3, and 6 if I can swing it just to have. I wish I were back in Grad school now, instead of the 80's. With today's computing power, it would be a fun masters or PHD thesis to build this in the computer and perform a complete computational aerodynamic flight test program, exploring flight characteristics of the jet with the flight control systems of that day, as compared to a modern fly-by -wire computerized control system. Just think, this jet was designed less than 40 years after the Wright brother first took to the sky. Food for thought and rambling on, feel like a kid in the candy store. Gary Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Definitely a nice looking kit, and in keeping with their first release. I am a big fan of the clear skin idea, and think that would be a wise marketing choice. To paint, or not to paint that is the question! I may have to try to afford two of these! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) To paint, or not to paint that is the question! I may have to try to afford two of these! Exactly! That's my quandary right now...........I really want to to a 1/2 clear, 1/2 wood and metal HortOn (lol) On the other hand I think it looks so cool painted up that for the first time ever, I dont think I would have an issue painting another 229 in what if Hitler got his act together and got the 229 into production 3 or 4 years earlier in Africa desert scheme.............. Edited February 14, 2014 by Out2gtcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Here you go Roy No Photo etch, But did add a brake cable! http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s558/Vandy1vx4/100_4914_zps52aea4bc.jpg http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s558/Vandy1vx4/100_4891_zps94145eb8.jpg Starter cart also from ZM. Now for the dimension's of a LUFTWAFFE HANGER ? I also have the ID or Combat vacuum form kit of the 229. It will have BMW 003 motors in it. Any one have the dimension's of a WWII Luftwaffe hanger? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Guys, I think we need to remember that the clear outer shell is just a demo, and may not make it to the production kit. So don't make plans that include it unless or until it is confirmed! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Your right Kevin!!! Just as a backup, Dose any one have a large Vacuum former? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hi, personally I'm not fond of the clear plastic because of its properties: more brittle, more difficult to sand, more difficult to glue... I hope this will be an additional option and not the standard wing parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 As some of you know, I am not a great fan of WWII Luftwaffe aircrafts. But this one looks like it is going to be the best ZM kit in their philosophy, and is growing on me ... On top of it, there is no need to paint it with swastikas ... I am in the 50/50 camp on the clear parts. As Thierry points out, the hard and brittle plastic and toy-like appearance are against the concept. But they are totally appropriate for THIS aircraft, to which the wings were not even attached before the US troops found it. They are also a good way of not wasting the "handcrafted" structure (a bit like the 1930's US racers), in a shape that was unique and so advanced it would not look totally out of place today. So in the end I may be tempted by the kit with clear parts. Hubert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozef Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I am excited for you guys (or better with you). Again, this is not my type of airplane and again ZM is my type of model producer. No, I do not want to steel this thread but I sincerely hope they do a Phantom (any type). And I know they will, Shigeta san loves it Jozef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) @Vandy: nice work! Like the camouflage pattern of the Kettenkrad. Slightly ontopic while replying to Vandy's question about the hangar: I don't think it will be very easy to find measurements of a Luftwaffe hangar. I've only seen few photos. These are topic-atmospheric pictures to give you a start of an idea: Here pics of other Hortens that might be a source of inspiration for a small dio: Edited February 14, 2014 by Roy vd M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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