Horten Ho-229 Zoukei-Mura 1/72 & 1/144 Dual Kit Review

A lot can be said about the Ho-229 and I actually did say some of it in this video. This is a brilliant kit from #Zoukei-Mura. #Horten flying wing was a milestone in aviation and this #ScaleModel is the very best representation of the real thing in the two scales featured in this box: 1/72 and 1/144.
Zoukei-Mura have 1/48 and 1/32 variants of this plane and all of those mentioned are superb kits.
Due to its size, Horten Ho-229 in 32nd and even 48th scale is rather hard to store. Zoukei-Mura probably came to that same conclusion and they released the more compact and wide-spread scale, being the 72nd. As a bonus with this release, we also get to build 1/144th. Even though one of the least-built scales, the kit packed here features superb details and it will be a pleasure build for any Horten and/or Zoukei-Mura fan.

[@richardbaxter2057]

Just a line, or more, to say how much I enjoyed your Vlog here on KZbin! Like yourself, I’ve always had a fascination with Hortons Ho229 and their designs in general, the minimalistic style of the “Wing” being so beautiful, graceful like a Hawk, or Owl, it also alludes to deadly intent. Last week, I managed to find a reasonably priced ZM 1/32 scale Ho229....and it’s sitting, unpacked, in my living room....once I’ve created an account, I shall order the 1/48 scale direct from Japan. 😎 You cannot ignore these kits, they’re just too good to pass up on but finding them, even via the Internet, can be difficult! Thanks again.....maybe you’ll take us through Arado’s Jet Bomber / Recce Aircraft the Ar234?

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for this review. This is a great kit, but getting harder to find - I need to get one quickly!

[@DNModels]

Indeed!

[@plethman3669]

Just built that old Horten Pioneer model with the box paint job. Lots of flash but OK to build for an old kit. Decals were dust.

[@DNModels]

I don't think I will go back to it ever.

[@plethman3669]

@@DNModels I wanted to do the paint job mostly.

[@DNModels]

I wouldn't dare to try again. I'll be disappointed most likely and that might ruin the memory of it.

[@paulhargreaves1497]

Wow, they cover all the scales now ( well, not 1/24 lol!)

[@DNModels]

Well, this sounds like a great idea! Maybe they'll read about it and pretend it was theirs & make it happen.

[@paulhargreaves1497]

@@DNModels But not for me! I may do it in 1/32 ( done the Dragon in 1/48), but no way in either 144 or 24! However, an Ikarus Ik-2 in 1/24......

[@charlesqc9272]

Lots of tank-you for that YT. It is a very interesting plane, and if you do have the chance Hans-Peter Dabrowski wrote a small book in 1991 (Schiffer Military history vol. 47) about that plane with lots of picture He also wrote same edition another book about the Lippisch P13a experimental plane. Did you build your HO229 1/32scale? If yes do you plan to show us the build ?

[@DNModels]

Hey there! No, I haven’t built the large one. I am looking for the 48th scale to start with. I've seen the book you are referring to. Good one indeed.