Zoukei-Mura Plastic Model Kit

Horten Ho 229 (1/48) SWS48-03

• Highly detailed 1/48 scale plastic model of the experimental Horten Ho 229
• Faithfully replicates the flying wing jet prototype designed by Reimar and Walter Horten
• Exposed internal framework with visible engine mounts, cockpit structure and ducting
• Includes detailed Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet engines
• Intricate cockpit featuring control yoke, seat and instrument panel
• Landing gear with full bay detail and accurate strut mechanisms
• Clear parts for canopy and radar nose section
• Decals for Luftwaffe prototype schemes
• Unassembled and unpainted – glue and paint required

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

Paint Reference Guide:

Paints are shown for reference only, they may not be recommended in the manufacturer instructions and are to be used only as a guide. It is advised you do your own research to match the finish you want.

History:

The Horten Ho 229, also known as the Horten H.IX, was a revolutionary German prototype jet aircraft developed during World War II. Designed by brothers Reimar and Walter Horten, the Ho 229 was the world’s first jet-powered flying wing and intended to evade Allied radar detection using its minimal radar cross-section — a concept years ahead of its time.

Developed in response to a Luftwaffe requirement for a high-speed bomber capable of carrying 1,000 kg of bombs over 1,000 km at speeds above 1,000 km/h, the Ho 229 combined advanced aerodynamic theory with the new power of the Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet engines. Its sleek, tailless shape and blended wing-body structure offered both reduced drag and radar invisibility.

Despite showing promise in flight tests, the project was hampered by technical issues and the deteriorating state of the war effort. Only a few prototypes were built, and the programme never reached operational deployment. The third prototype, Ho 229 V3, was captured by Allied forces and now resides at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center in the United States.

The Zoukei-Mura 1/48 scale kit captures this iconic and mysterious aircraft with outstanding structural fidelity, allowing modellers to glimpse the potential of one of Germany’s most futuristic wartime designs.