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

cnq

The Dragon kit was ok but not as detail as the new SMS kit. It was the only kit available back then in 1/48. Below are couple pics of my Dragon 229

 

Toshi

OMG!!! That looks well detailed cnq! Wow!!

The Dragon kit was ok but not as detail as the new SMS kit. It was the only kit available back then in 1/48. Below are couple pics of my Dragon 229

Here is a step by step assembly of the Jumo 004.

Toshi

I think the directions would be a better explanation.

Here is the Jumo 004 engine.  What's really neat about these photos is that Zukei Mura provides the modeler a engine stand.  Zokei Mura has the stand built into the spruce.  All you do is cut the spruce according to their instructions and, there you go.

Toshi

Greg

 

 

Toshi

.......As for the photo?  I printed out the Jumo 004 and placed my engine (The small one) next to the Zokei Mura Jumo engine.  

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Ahah! Now I get it! Thanks, Toshi.

 

BTW, you mentioned the ZM Shinden above. I've had my eye on that for a couple of years and I also want to build it one day.

That bird looks more awkward than a flamigo sitting atop those silly looking landing gear, yet the design/model just attracts me.

 

The Arrow is another aircraft way ahead of it's time.  I love building kits like these, they are very unique in it's nature.  Thank you Greg for this conversation, I enjoy this very much.  It's another layer of model kits that adds depth to our hobby.

Toshi

mustang1989

I've currently got two ZM kits in the stash.......

A 1/48th scale Ta-152 and a 1/32 sclae Go-229. I'm currently working on another automotive project but lately ......I've been really wanting to build another Luftwaffe bird. Threads like this one is really making me want to break one of these two birds out.......

 

Toshi

Toshi

.......As for the photo?  I printed out the Jumo 004 and placed my engine (The small one) next to the Zokei Mura Jumo engine.  

 

Toshi

 

I've currently got two ZM kits in the stash.......

A 1/48th scale Ta-152 and a 1/32 sclae Go-229. I'm currently working on another automotive project but lately ......I've been really wanting to build another Luftwaffe bird. Threads like this one is really making me want to break one of these two birds out.......

Greg

And....you're off.

I didn't know that about the pics avail on ZM site and that is very useful info. Thank you, Toshi! One of my biggest problems/challenges in modeling is how to paint/finish stuff. If I know what I'm trying to achieve, I can do it. It's getting a visual pic of what I'm trying to achieve in my mind that stymies me. Actual 'walkaround' pics don't necessarily help with my paralysis by analysis.

I look at the pic from ZM and think "That looks great, I can do that, more or less.".

Ok, so if the first photo was downloaded from ZM site, where's the second one from? Curious minds want to know.

 

Toshi

mustang1989

Watching with interest there Toshi! I've got the 1/32nd scale ZM kit. Almost wish I had the 1/48 scale one now.....

 

Toshi

And....you're off.

I didn't know that about the pics avail on ZM site and that is very useful info. Thank you, Toshi! One of my biggest problems/challenges in modeling is how to paint/finish stuff. If I know what I'm trying to achieve, I can do it. It's getting a visual pic of what I'm trying to achieve in my mind that stymies me. Actual 'walkaround' pics don't necessarily help with my paralysis by analysis.

I look at the pic from ZM and think "That looks great, I can do that, more or less.".

Ok, so if the first photo was downloaded from ZM site, where's the second one from? Curious minds want to know.

cnq

I also have this kit in my stash and will be watching your build with great interest. I built the 229 from Dragon kit couple years ago.

 

Toshi

Watching with interest there Toshi! I've got the 1/32nd scale ZM kit. Almost wish I had the 1/48 scale one now.....

I also have this kit in my stash and will be watching your build with great interest. I built the 229 from Dragon kit couple years ago.

lawdog114

I have this kit too...watching with interest.

 

Toshi

The first photo was downloaded.  If you go into the Yokei Mura site and click on products at the very top, you will find not only the aircraft, but you can pull up every single part of the build.  If you so choose to build the other aircraft, the system works the same.  As an example, P-51 Mustang.

I chose to print out the individual sets for paint recognition as well as accuracy.  This is a big build for me.  While I work on the Black Widow, I'm going from kit to kit.  I now need to attach the various hose and connections on the Jumo.  Maybe I took more than I could bite.  LOL!  The last pic is of the Yokei Mura photo next to the Juma engine I'm working on.  The online support is fanatical!  I hope you're enjoying this thread as much as I enjoy assembling the 229.

Toshi

GMorrison

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.

 

Toshi

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.

Here is half of the Juno Engine.

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.

Greg

 

 

Toshi

      Greg:

Have you built a Zoukei-Mura before, Toshi?

Toshi:

No, I've never built anything from Zokei Mura. 

 

 

 

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

It seems I shall experience my first Zokei Mura vicariously.

 

Toshi

Toshi

      Greg:

Have you built a Zoukei-Mura before, Toshi?

Toshi:

No, I've never built anything from Zokei Mura. 

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

It seems I shall experience my first Zokei Mura vicariously.

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. 

 

Toshi

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. 

Tangotango

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

 

Toshi

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.

 

Toshi

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