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Completed Zoukei Mura 1:48 Horten HO-229 with final set of stamps

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Completed Zoukei Mura 1:48 Horten HO-229 with final set of stamps
Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 6:19 AM

To my fellow forum members,

Here is my next project.  I'm not going to start building this kit until I've completed the GWH Black Widow.  I'm just really excited about posting the HO 229.  It arrived yesterday via USPS.

I recall a special on TV about Lockheed Skunk Works, building a full size replica of the HO 229.  They not only completed the 229, Skunk Works also had it tested for the ability to deflect radar.  

Who would of imagined a stealth fighter being built some 60 years ago by the two Horten brothers.  This is a aircraft design that was way ahead of it's time.  There are a handful of model kit companies that produced 229's but there are none being produced like this kit.  At least I think so.

This kit can be built without it's external skin or you can build as a 100% clear version of the 229.  If you so choose to build it as a painted aircraft, just paint the clear parts.  They also have simulated wood skins that can be built as such.  The options are endless and it's up to the modeler.  Thank you in advance for the visit.

Toshi

 

 

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Posted by philo426 on Friday, May 13, 2016 8:19 AM

Wow!should be a great project!

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, May 13, 2016 8:42 AM

Awesome choice.

BK

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Posted by JOE RIX on Friday, May 13, 2016 8:59 AM

Ooooh! Excellent choice for your next build Toshi. Will be a fun one to watch for sure.

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 10:14 AM

philo426

Wow!should be a great project!

 

This kit should be really fun and very challenging.  Just looking at the build sheet scares me a little.  What did I get myself into?  LOL!  Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 10:15 AM

BrandonK

Awesome choice.

BK

 

Thanks BrandonK.  I was browsing around eBay to see what would catch my interest, and when I saw this I immediately looked up reviews and hit the "Buy It now" button!  LOL!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 10:17 AM

JOE RIX

Ooooh! Excellent choice for your next build Toshi. Will be a fun one to watch for sure.

 

Yes, I hope I can do justice to this infamous aircraft.  Thanks for the read and reply!

Toshi

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Posted by Greg on Friday, May 13, 2016 10:23 AM

Have you built a Zoukei-Mura before, Toshi?

I looked at their display at the nats show in Columbus, was it last summer? I want to build something of theirs one day. I had a DO-335 in my hands, for some reason I put it back.

So, what's your plan? Will it be clear? I didn't know skin off is an option, that might be pretty neat too.

Anyway, looking forward to watching this one.

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, May 13, 2016 12:10 PM

This is going to be awesome Toshi! I picked up their 1/48th Shinden as a Christmas present for myself a few years ago and it's an incredible kit. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 12:26 PM

Greg

Have you built a Zoukei-Mura before, Toshi?

I looked at their display at the nats show in Columbus, was it last summer? I want to build something of theirs one day. I had a DO-335 in my hands, for some reason I put it back.

So, what's your plan? Will it be clear? I didn't know skin off is an option, that might be pretty neat too.

Anyway, looking forward to watching this one.

 

No, I've never built anything from Zokei Mura.  All their products looks amazing.  Never in my mind have I ever think that would be possible.  As for what type I was going to finish off with, I'm looking either the all clear or no skin attached.  Thanks for the visit!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 12:27 PM

Gamera

This is going to be awesome Toshi! I picked up their 1/48th Shinden as a Christmas present for myself a few years ago and it's an incredible kit. 

 

I would very much like to build the Shinden as my next project.

Toshi

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Posted by hogfanfs on Friday, May 13, 2016 12:31 PM

Toshi,

This looks like a fantastic kit! I've been thinking of add this one to the stash. I'm looking forward to this build!

 Bruce

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 12:35 PM

hogfanfs

Toshi,

This looks like a fantastic kit! I've been thinking of add this one to the stash. I'm looking forward to this build!

 

When I saw this selling on eBay, I couldn't believe it.  I had to go to the website to verify this kit.  They have several great looking kits available.

Toshi

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Posted by GMorrison on Friday, May 13, 2016 12:57 PM

Toshi

To my fellow forum members,

Here is my next project.  I'm not going to start building this kit until I've completed the GWH Black Widow.  I'm just really excited about posting the HO 229.  It arrived yesterday via USPS.

I recall a special on TV about Lockheed Skunk Works, building a full size replica of the HO 229.  They not only completed the 229, Skunk Works also had it tested for the ability to deflect radar.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi, Toshi......  

The replica was built by your heroes at Northrop.

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by Bish on Friday, May 13, 2016 1:41 PM

Now this should be fun to watch, good choice Toshi. I would love to get one of these in 32nd, but am not keen on the idea of the ZM kits. Bit i will look forward to watching yours.

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Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, May 13, 2016 2:06 PM

I'm looking forward to this one as well there Toshi. If you can get your hands on any references it would greatly reward a build like this. The ZM 229 Concept note reference is a good place to start.

Zoukei-mura CONCEPT NOTE
SWS No.VII Ho 229

  • 112 Pages, All Color
  • Language: Japanese & English
  • Price: 2500 JPY (+fee)

Order via Volks Japan (in Japanese Yen)

Ordering Process (Order via Japan)

Order via Volks USA (in US Dollars)

                   

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 3:50 PM

GMorrison

 

 
Toshi

To my fellow forum members,

Here is my next project.  I'm not going to start building this kit until I've completed the GWH Black Widow.  I'm just really excited about posting the HO 229.  It arrived yesterday via USPS.

I recall a special on TV about Lockheed Skunk Works, building a full size replica of the HO 229.  They not only completed the 229, Skunk Works also had it tested for the ability to deflect radar.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi, Toshi......  

 

The replica was built by your heroes at Northrop.

 

Ah, thank you for the correction.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 3:52 PM

Bish

Now this should be fun to watch, good choice Toshi. I would love to get one of these in 32nd, but am not keen on the idea of the ZM kits. Bit i will look forward to watching yours.

 

This should be an exciting build!  So far the ZM seems like a great kit.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 3:53 PM

Bish

Now this should be fun to watch, good choice Toshi. I would love to get one of these in 32nd, but am not keen on the idea of the ZM kits. Bit i will look forward to watching yours.

 

From what I see so far is that this kit is top notch.

Toshi

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Posted by Bish on Friday, May 13, 2016 4:04 PM

O indeed, everything i have heard about this kits is that they are really nice. I just like to build a kit with the skin on and painted up and am not to keen on spending so much money when i know i won't use a lot of it. I still live in hope that Revell will produce one, no harm in dreaming.

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Posted by Tangotango on Friday, May 13, 2016 4:35 PM

My son built this 229 and loved it. I would too if it didnt take up so much shelf space.

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 7:43 PM

Bish

O indeed, everything i have heard about this kits is that they are really nice. I just like to build a kit with the skin on and painted up and am not to keen on spending so much money when i know i won't use a lot of it. I still live in hope that Revell will produce one, no harm in dreaming.

 

Yes, you can dream.  LOL!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, May 13, 2016 7:44 PM

Tangotango

My son built this 229 and loved it. I would too if it didnt take up so much shelf space.

 

Yes, if they made a 1:72, more builders will find that attractive.

Toshi

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Posted by Tangotango on Friday, May 13, 2016 8:55 PM

Well, my boy gave me his ROG 1/72 version kit after he built the good one so some winter I'll see if its worth some effort. 

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, May 14, 2016 2:49 AM

Tangotango

Well, my boy gave me his ROG 1/72 version kit after he built the good one so some winter I'll see if its worth some effort. 

 

Just by my first impressions, browsing through the assembly manual, I think this will be the best yet.

Toshi

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Posted by Greg on Saturday, May 14, 2016 9:37 AM

Toshi

      Greg:

Well, then it is truly with bated breath that I wait to watch.

It seems I shall experience my first Zokei Mura vicariously. Eats

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, May 14, 2016 10:03 AM

Greg

 

 
Toshi

      Greg:

 

 

Well, then it is truly with bated breath that I wait to watch.

It seems I shall experience my first Zokei Mura vicariously. Eats

 

Yes, and when I get through half the build I can give a recommendation.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, May 14, 2016 10:42 AM

Ladies and gentlemen of FSM Forum, here is the first step of this build.  The assembly of the Juno jet engines.  ZM provides an engine display stand, I just might use it.

 

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, May 14, 2016 11:21 AM

Here is half of the Juno Engine.

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Posted by GMorrison on Saturday, May 14, 2016 11:25 AM

Nice work, Toshi. If you haven't, take a look at the actual aircraft on the Smithsonian site.

http://airandspace.si.edu/collections/artifact.cfm?object=nasm_A19600324000

Just FYI, the engine name is "Jumo".

 You might be interested in another glider based design, Lippisch's Me-163 Komet. And the Douglas F4D Skyray.

Watching with interest.

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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