zoukei-mura (33)

Nicknamed Würger (Shrike), Fw 190 is the most representative Luftwaffe of WWII The Fw 190 was one of the main Luftwaffe single-seat fighters during WWII, developed under Dr. Kurt Tank’s design philosophy that is "a fighter plane should be a warhorse, not a racehorse.” The A-3/-4 is a representative for the early variants. Dr. Tank mitigated the disadvantages of air-cooled engines, which have a large frontal area and high aerodynamic drag, by narrowing the cowling diameter as much as possible and reduced the frontal area by mounting both the oil cooler and oil tank in front of the engine. Furthermore, the performance of the high output air-cooled engine was maximized by employing thrust from the exhaust pipes to gain speed.Please note the delicately changing cross section from the nose to the side of the fuselage. The overall form shows simplicity and sturdiness of German aircraft. Features The Four major points of Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-3 The world's first Fw 190 A-3 in 1/32 scale after the thorough research and repeated design changes! Full-color instruction manual with detailed illustrations in both English and Japanese. You can learn about the actual aircraft while assembling the kit. Two variations of marking decals. Canopy with open or closed options. Masking sticker included. Color and Marking Fw 190 A-3, W.Nr. 437, 10./JG1, “White 12”, flown by Uffz. Johannes Rathenow, Woensdrecht, Netherlands, Summer 1942 Fw 190 A-3 , W.Nr. 2080, 10.(Jabo)/JG 2, “Blue 6”,Pilot unknown, Beaumont le Roger, France, Spring 1942

The real charm of this long-deployed masterpiece jet-fighter comes at you with an SWS kit. This long-awaited kit has been reproduced without missing any of the improvements from the J-type! Decals reproducing the markings of 57FIS during "William Tell'76"! 12 main differences between C and J&S! ENGINE 1. Cartridge starter 2. Short nozzle as on B-type COCKPIT 3. Front seat for the pilot, backseat for the Weapon System Officer 4. Addition of control systems inside the backseat 5. Ladder to get in & out of the cockpit LANDING GEARS 6. Approach light installed on the front gear cover 7. Low pressure (200psi) 30×11.5inches (76.2cm×29.2cm) main gear tires MAIN WINGS & STABILIZERS 8. No catapult hook on the front of the main wings underside 9. Inner side of the main wings' front edge flaps also movable *Optional on the SWS kit. 10. Folding structure on the land planes' outer wings preserved but hand-operated OUTER & INNER STRUCTURES 11. Oil receptacle on the back side of the fuselage 12. Antenna fairing installed under the nose

Finally, the new F-4D from the SWS F-4 series! F-4 C/D fans, pay attention to the differences!! Towel-hanger (LORAN-D Antenna) installed on the back of the fuselage! The impressive shape of 497 TFS "Night Owls", used for night attacks in Vietnam J,S,C,D a different reproduced each one with new tooling! F-4 fans, pay attention to these 8 differences between D and C ! INNER STRUCTURE 1. FCS changes from AN/APQ-100 to -109. 2. INS, from AN/ASN-48 to -63. 3. Bomb computer AN/ASQ-91 and AN/ASG-22 sight installed. EXTERIOR SHAPE 4. Some aircrafts have AN/ARN-92 LORAN-D antenna (aka "Towel Hanger") on the back, used in Vietnam. 5. Some others have RHAW antenna installed in every section. EQUIPMENT 6. Pave knife pods (AN/AVQ-10), operative laser target designator pods and laser guided bombs added. 7. All the ECM pods for AN/ALQ-87/-101/-119 mounted on. 8. Operable AIM-4D added.

The Long-awaited F-4G Wild Weasel V is finally here!! The F-4G is a SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) aircraft, the successor to the F-105G, that uses various sensors such as the AN/APR-38 to locate enemy SAM (surface-to-air missile) site tracking/guidance radar or radar waves fired from radar sites and their locations, and then attacks with anti-radar missiles such as the AGM-45, AGM-78, and AGM-88. It is called the "Wild Weasel" because of its resemblance to a weasel crawling on the ground in search of prey. We replicate the "F-4G," which is said to be the most successful Wild Weasel, with its accurate external shape and details. You can compare the differences between each version by building them. Various sensors such as AN / APR-38 are used to search for the radar wave and its position emitted from the tracking / guidance radar of the enemy SAM (surface-to-air missile) site or the radar site, and AGM-45, AGM-78, AGM-88. Its main mission is to attack with anti-radar missiles such as, and it is commonly called "Wild Weasel" in the eyes of Itachi crawling on the ground in search of prey. The F-4G, which is said to be the most successful Wild Weasel aircraft, has been thoroughly reproduced with its accurate appearance and details. You can fully enjoy each type comparison while assembling. Features  The flight control system of the F-4G that handles dangerous enemy air defense network control missions In the F-4E / G type, the FCS (Fire Control System) was replaced with AN / APQ-120, which is small and resistant to vibration. Similar to the C / D type, the Navy type has added a control device that was only in the front seats to the rear seats, and the WSO (weapon system officer) can also be operated. Not only does it increase, but it also brings operational benefits such as the need to create a new training aircraft. The SWS kit reproduces in detail the shape of the hood that covers the upper part of the instrument panel for the rear seats, which is peculiar to the G type. There is no pulling out to the rear-view rearview mirror installed so as to avoid the hood. It is also fun to think about the feelings of the soldiers who are in charge of the SEAD mission while putting themselves at risk. The unique armament of Wild Weasel required for the mission to suppress the enemy air defense network In the F-4G, the M61A1 20mm Vulcan cannon x 1 gate on the underside of the nose, which was a feature of the Long type, was removed, and receivers are stored in the antenna fairing newly provided as Wild Weasel. Many large and small antennas are installed in each part of the aircraft to alert, supplement, and analyze enemy radar waves. On the armament side, a maximum of four AIM-7Es can be mounted on the missile bay under the fuselage, but usually two on the rear Sta.3 / 7. ECM pods such as AN / ALQ-119 and AN / ALQ-131 are mounted on Sta.4 on the lower left side of the nose. Two AGM-88s (up to four) and four AIM-9s can be mounted on the pylon under the main wing, but there are few examples of mounting on the G type. Color & Marking F-4G, 52nd TFW, 81st TFS, Sr.no.69-7268 Spangdahlem AB, Germany July 1987 F-4G belonging to the 82nd Tactical Combat Squadron and the 81st Tactical Combat Squadron stationed at the former West Germany Spangdahlem base. Adopted Sr.no.69-7268, 1987 marking. This aircraft was designated as the captain of the 81st Tactical Combat Squadron around the summer of 1987. Also, the characteristic Black Panther mark drawn on the side of the left intake is the mascot of the 81st Tactical Combat Squadron. Also pay attention to the European One camouflage, which is painted in 3 colors including the underside of the aircraft!

The 3rd SWS F-4J kit, going back to the Navy with VF-142 Ghostriders markings! Since its first flight in 1958, the F-4 has won many battles across the battlefields of the Vietnam and Gulf war, widely operated over a long span of time all over the world! With our SWS kits, we aim to approach what makes this jet so unique with its various squadrons and deployments. VF-142 Ghostriders, was one of the squadrons still operating the F-4J in the last “Rhino” days. It features a vertical tail boldly colored in orange-yellow with multi-colored stars to represent the CAG aircraft. The biggest barrier to kit development lies in representing the external features of the F-4, such recreating the thickness and sharpness of the nose while including the large overhang on the sides of the nose as well. This SWS kit carries out a thorough coverage of the actual machine by reproducing it’s esoteric shape and appearance precisely and unmatched.

The Definitive F-4S!! Reproduced with accuracy and beauty never before seen, the S-type is one of the most popular SWS F-4 kits! ZOUKEI-MURA development team is 16 places different from the J type that does not allow compromise!! Main wing 1. Leading edge slats (4 locations) 2. Adding a thin fence to the folding wing 3. Change in outer wing tip shape Cockpit 4. Half-moon Parts above the rear seat of the center canopy 5. Added rearview mirror on top of rear canopy 6. Cockpit optical sight and front and rear cockpit panels 7. Control Stick Around the torso 8. EL Lights panels (formation lights) on the nose, fuselage, wingtips, and vertical stabilizer 9. Changed the fuselage antenna from three to one 10. Added side antenna above the air intake 11. Changed the shape of the ram air intake on the left side of the nose Bottom surface of the fuselage 12. No antenna behind the nose landing gear compartment (J has one) 13. Changed the shape of the antenna under the right air intake 14. Reproduction of the underside of the fuselage center and reinforcement plate 15. Changes to the position and shape of the louvers on the underside of the nose 16. Change in the shape of the antenna next to the air brake on the underside of the main wing Masking stickers added to the 2025 re-production run! SWS "F-4S Phantom II"F-4J Phantom II MARINES" will have masking stickers added to the 2025 reproduction run! It comes with pre-slits for painting the canopy differently, and has excellent adhesive strength that allows you to peel it off without damaging the painted surface, making it easy to use! Enjoy high-precision painting! Why ZOUKEI-MURA SWS? Reproduce "real airplane" with magic Material "SWS (Super Wing Series)" is a plastic kit of an airplane model by the Zoukei-ZOUKEI-MURA Making the most of plastic with infinite expressiveness, we deliver the excitement of building a real airplane. Based on the actual machine coverage, the shape is thoroughly reproduced up to the internal mechanism. The slightly different lineup becomes a big topic among modelers all over the world every time a new work is announced. Parts such as pilots and diorama bases, and "Concept Note" are also available.

To all the WWII German aircraft enthusiasts: thank you very much for waiting!! Your dream of adding the 1/48 Ta 152 H-1 to your collection is about to come true! After a total, and accurate reproduction of the external shape and internal structure of the "real thing" in 1/32 scale, we went even further with our SWS 1/48 series!! This is a new series based on a totally new 1/48 concept design which manages to keep a well-balanced proportion using accurately-created parts! The time has come for you to experience the true essence of this reciprocating beast!

Horten finally revives in 1/48 scale!! Every section has been downscaled but reproduced in its smallest details just like in 1/32 scale! Of course, as for the 1/32 scale the internal structure (frame structure, Jumo 004 engines etc.) is reproduced in fine details and can be admired after assembly thanks to the external clear parts! And as a bonus, the engine suspension stand is also included in the box!! By displaying it after completion, think about the maintenance scenery of that time and feel like you've entered a new world of scale models!

The Mustang was designed to use the Allison V-1710 engine (which had limited high-altitude performance in its earlier variants). The aircraft was first flown operationally by the RAF as a tactical-reconnaissance aircraft and fighter-bomber (Mustang Mk I). Replacing the Allison with a Rolls-Royce Merlin resulted in the P-51B/C (Mustang Mk III) model and transformed the aircraft's performance at altitudes above 15,000 ft (4,600 m) (without sacrificing range), allowing it to compete with the Luftwaffe's fighters. The definitive version, the P-51D, was powered by the Packard V-1650-7, a license-built version of the two-speed two-stage-supercharged Merlin 66, and was armed with six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2/AN Browning machine guns. FEATURES Super-detailed Packard Merlin engine Nice Hamilton Standard propeller Lots of detail firewall forward so you'll want to be able to look upon this detail after assembly Choice of closed or open cowling Beautifully detailed cockpit right down to wiring harnesses Choice of pilot's seat with and without belts/harness detail Choice of three canopy types Choice of two gunsights Positionable canopy

About 70 years ago, in Germany nearing the end of war, it was ready to spread its wing in the sky like a phoenix. Because of its breathtakingly unique appearance, people who saw it for the first time carved it into their memories as an image of future aircraft. Time has finally come for Horten to make its come back as the 8th SWS 1/32 kit! You will enjoy and get a valuable experience by building this kit, as if you are on a journey to "the unknown world of aircrafts" with the Horten Brothers! By building it from scratch, you will understand the Horten. While installing the Jumo 004 engine, building the cockpit and mounting the cannons onto it, you can imagine the Horten flying in the sky. You can feel the joy of the pilot who returns his base in triumph. Now, Horten is here as the best scale model kit! Specification Plastic Model Kit (including 2-color molded parts, clear and grey) Total Parts: 319  

The Dornier Do 335 Pfeil ("Arrow") was a World War II heavy fighter built by the Dornier company. The two-seater trainer version was also called Ameisenbär ("anteater"). The Pfeil's performance was much better than other twin-engine designs due to its unique "push-pull" layout and the much lower aerodynamic drag of the in-line alignment of the two engines. It was Germany's fastest piston-engined aircraft of World War II. The Luftwaffe was desperate to get the design into operational use, but delays in engine deliveries meant only a handful were delivered before the war ended.High quality, precision plastic model kit. Paint and glue not included. Requires assembly and painting. For intermediate to advanced skill modellers.

The Homeland Defense's last weapon! May 1942. In order to intercept the strategic bombers coming from the enemy, the German Air Ministry required for the near future a ""special high-altitude fighter"" which specifications should be a pressurized cockpit and the capability to fly over 13,000m. As a response to this request, the Focke-Wulf Company developed as an improved model of the already fighting masterpiece Fw 190 the ultimate jet-fighter, proud to fly over 10,000m at a high speed of 750km/h, and equipped with a liquid-cooled engine back and forth, a long fuselage and long, as wide, wings. The first prototype came out in August 1943. During the last days of the Great War, the ""Ta 152"", ultimate reciprocating jet fighter demanded for the Homeland Defense, was finally born. Experience the latest evolution process of the Fw series! The production of reciprocating fighters was stopped as war conditions continue going bad to worse, as well as the fuel reserves. Anyway the sole production allowed was the Ta 152 equipped with the Jumo 213 E that used B4 fuel since it was relatively easier to produce. It shows how the last hope of those days was entrusted with this machine. And here born the "H-0", the first mass production type with its fuel tank installed on the fuselage only instead on its wings. At first, the plane went without both, the GM1and MW50 output enhancer equipment. Its main feature is the big differences with the ""H-1"", like the internal structure as well as the position of the oil inlet and the inspection port. That differences have been reproduced in details with our SWS kit thanks to an intensive investigation of the documents about the real machine. Please enjoy the latest evolution process of the Fw series with this kit!" The selected nose and propellers' shapes are the true value of SWS! The liquid-cooled engine equipped Ta 152 has an extended nose to reach higher altitudes, which gives the airplane a very special outline. That shape has been thoroughly reproduced with our SWS kit, based on the information gathering on the real machine. The line of the nose upper surface going from the window shield to the engine cowling is stronger, while the louver and the breather-our of the crank case are also reproduced in their smallest details. Also, the wide wood-enforced Junkers VS9 propellers adopted a gear shaped oil motor serving as a power source to change the angles of the propeller pitches. They are made of 3 blades of 3.6m diameter each and rotating at a constant speed. Please fully enjoy the structure of the plane as well as the propellers' shape, ""soul"" of reciprocating planes, which have always been a main part of SWS. Not only high-altitude performances, but also more firepower. That's the ""Jumo 213 E"" engine! Junkers Jumo 213 E engine is a liquid-cooled V-shaped 12 cylinders SOHC engine, adopting a direct injection fuel-system without carburetor. The motor cannons could not be equipped on the 213 A installed on the Fw 190 D-9 because of a fuel conduction passing through the whole axis section in order to change the angles of the propeller pitches, but the fuel conduction has been redesigned in this 213 E engine allowing the installation of motor cannons, which is reproduced in the kit. As for the supercharger, it is a double level - three speed with air cooler placed just behind in order to cool down the pressurized air. Then, the structure of the shrouds located inside the circular radiators, and the pipes - preferred to MG 151 machine guns initially planned to be installed on the upper surface of the nose - conducting the fresh and compressed air to the cockpit, are easy to understand with this SWS kit. Pilot life-support equipment in high altitudes! The Ta 152 H-series has a pressurized cockpit, where high pressure starts running from an altitude of 8,000m and air is secured with a maximum pressure differential of 0.23 from 14,000m. The pressurized cockpit of the Ta 152 H series has a rough external panel covered with a steel frame, while an interior air pressure adjustment and airtightness are meant to keep the pilot safe. Literally life-supporting. Furthermore, this SWS kit represents the thickness of the bullet proof glass of the window shield equipped with a 70mm electric pressure heater on the front, and also the details of the fuel spout pipe for cleaning inside the triangular side structure. This and more is the core of what you can experience by building an SWS kit. The long, big and beautiful wings, as well as the strong landing gears make up the charm of this high-altitude jet-fighter! With the H-0, the fuel tanks were inserted only in the fuselage, while with the H-1 two fuel tanks and a 70L capacity water tank have been eventually installed on the inside of the left wing, and three fuel tanks have been placed on the inside of the right wing. You may see at a glance to the panel lines of the main wing surfaces, the differences with the H-1. Since the positions of the oil-pressurized cylinders are different between the two planes, the position of the torque arm-link of the aileron steerage mechanism is also different. Thanks to the SWS techniques reproducing rationally the inner and outer structure differences of both planes, these wings can be considered as the highlight of the Ta 152, along with the robust landing gears able to absorb the shock when landing from high-altitudes. Specifications Plastic Model Kit (including 2-color molded parts, clear) Total Parts: 182 1/32 Scale Notes This product is intended for ages 15 and up. This product has sharp edges in its design. Please be careful when handling this product. Glue is required for assembly. The photo shows a finished sample. This product is unpainted assembly kit. The item pictured is a sample. Please understand the items included may change and the actual product may vary.  

THE 2ND SWA 1/32 TORYU RELEASE! 3 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE "KO/HEI" ARE: 1. RECREATE TWO DIFFERENT SHORT-NOSE VERSIONS! Equip the Ko ver. with Ho-103 12.7mm cannonns! The Hei ver. (made in the Army aerial arsenal) features a different type of short-nose cone, equipped whth one Ho-203 37mm cannon! 2. 9 DIFFERENCES FROM THE FIRST TEI VERSION! Brand-new molding for all the changed parts!! No detail is ignored! 3. WEAPON VARIATIONS FULLY RECREATED! Fully equip the nose, rear seat, and fuselage underside!! Each weapon's mounting method recreated in detail! Features Kit in plastic (2-color molded parts including clear.) Main wings can be folded. Main wing folding system includes brass and polyester parts.

The Hs 129, feared as the "flying can opener" by the Allied soldiers, will finally be released as an impressive SWS kit in 1/32 scale! The Henschel Hs 129 was the tank buster mounted with powerful ground-attack weapons to destroy Soviet tanks in the Second World War. It was a small twin-engine aircraft with an overall width of 14.2 m and length of 9.75 m, powered by two inefficient French-made Gnome-Rhône "14 M" 14-cylinder double-row star-cooled engines (700 hp) with a range of 880 km, not much different from that of the Bf 109, and its maximum speed was 407 km/h, which was not so high. However, designed specifically for ground attacks and known to be easy to service, the Hs 129 earned a high level of trust from its pilots. Several kits have been released in the past because of its peculiar shape, but they were mainly 1/72 kits, which just replicated its outer shape. This kit brings you all the details of the structure and it function in a way that only heavily-researched SWS kits can. What makes the SWS 1/32 Hs 129 B-3 The three major points of Hs 129 B-3 The true essence of "Tank Buster" revealed by SWS. The Henschel Hs 129 was mounted with powerful ground-attack weapons to destroy Soviet tanks in the Second World War. Designed specifically for ground attacks and known to be easy to service, the Hs 129 earned a high level of trust from its pilots. This kit brings you all the details of the structure and it function in a way that only heavily-researched SWS kits can. Developed to be a heavily-armed ground-attack aircraft Hs 129 and its final evolution B-3’s standard armament consisted of two MG 17/7.92mm machine guns mounted in the wing roots and one BK 7,5/75mm anti-tank gun beneath the fuselage. Although the MG 17 on the wing is not mounted on the aircraft with the markings used in this kit, we replicated the BK 7.5 mounted on this aircraft employs a large drum magazine that holds 12 75mm shells and is automatically loaded by electromagnetic pneumatic control. The Hs 129 was designed to be a compactly-sized ground-attack aircraft. In particular, the B and later versions had a trapezoidal fuselage with straight wings, a textbook example of simplistic, sturdy design. With its closely-situated engine nacelles and cowlings, once can truly appreciate its functional beauty as a small twin-engine aircraft. This SWS kit pushes the limits to thoroughly replicate that functional beauty as a “miniature version of the real aircraft.” Cockpit Discover the rigid fortress-like cockpit that protected pilots from the intense ground-based anti-aircraft attacks. The Hs 129’s trapezoidal cockpit was extremely cramped due to its narrow frame. The instrument panel was reduced to only the most vital elements and the gun sight was mounted on the top of the nose outside of the cockpit. Some of the instruments were mounted to the inboard faces of the engine nacelles, like other German aircraft including the Bf 110 and Ju 88. The cockpit was encased in a sturdy fortress-like armored “bathtub” to protect the pilot from ground-based anti-aircraft gunning. The windscreen was made from multi-layer 72 mm-thick bullet-proof glass and the top 2/3 of the window was retractable to improve the ease of entering the cockpit. However, this essentially eliminated any rear visibility and greatly reduced the front visibility. The SWS kit replicates the subtle differences for the different armament versions, in additional to the shared instruments. Engine The Hs 129’s engines reveal the true value of SWS kits; learning about the development concept and historical background as you build. The Hs 129 was originally powered by the Argus As 410 engines, which had insufficient power. However, after Gnôme-Rhône 14M engine production in occupied France became a possibility, it was quickly decided that the Hs 129 was to be powered by those engines instead. The 14M engines still had insufficient power, but they were both more compact and performed better than the As 410 A engines. The variable-pitch Ratier 1527/1528 propellers were also produced in occupied France. Making use of the equipment that once belonged to an enemy country after occupation is a logical strategy that was made possible by the land connection of the European region. These propellers were also selected because while the German twin-engine aircraft engines rotated in the same direction together, French engines rotated in opposite directions for the left and right sides, so they were not interchangeable. Therefore, the aircraft used similarly French-made left-rotating and right-rotating propellers for each engine, respectively. This SWS kit brings you the full picture so that you can truly experience the development concept and historical background as you build. Weapons This is the ultimate "tank buster"! The heavy armament of the "B-3", its final evolutionary form, has been fully replicated. The fixed armament of the "Hs 129" usually consisted of two MG 17/7.92mm machine guns at the wing root and two MG 151/20mm machine guns on the sides of the fuselage, up to 300kg of explosives mounted on the wings and beneath the fuselage, and various other armament options were planned to mount beneath the fuselage. The "B-3," which evolved as the ultimate "tank buster" had one BK 7.5/75mm anti-tank gun for aircraft mounted as a fixed armament beneath the fuselage, and the MG 151 on the side of the fuselage was not mounted to accommodate the huge drum magazine of the BK 7.5 inside the fuselage. The BK 7.5 mounted on this aircraft employs a large drum magazine that holds 12 75mm shells and is automatically loaded by electromagnetic pneumatic control. Weighing 700 kg, this huge cannon made the aircraft slow and heavy, but its power was said to be tremendous. It is also interesting to imagine its heroic performance in defeating the IS-2 tanks with a single blow. Main wing SWS faithfully replicates the sturdy wings and landing gear that could withstand many low-altitude ground attacks with heavy weapons. The Hs 129 wings were designed to be thick and strong, with a straight leading edge and a tapered trailing edge on the wing planform. The wing’s construction was divided between the inner wing up to the outside edge of the engine nacelles and the outer wing extending beyond. The inner wings stored one 205-liter fuel tank on the inner side of each wing, and the wing’s inboard armament was mounted near to the fuselage. Bombs could also be mounted underneath the outer wings. The main struts were hydraulically pulled back into the nacelles behind the engines. The structure supporting the axis of the main wheels was designed to also support the engine rack in the front. The tail wheel was not retractable, and it was left exposed during flight. This SWS kit faithfully replicates the dimensionality and density of the simple area around the landing gear, not missing any details to fully recreate the rugged yet beautiful wings. The parts were also carefully designed for ease of assembly.

WWII Luftwaffe main fighter plane Bf109G-14 Taking off soon! Following the SWS kit "Bf 109 G-14/U4 (Erich Hartmann)", which was produced in 2022 as a limited-order SWS 10th anniversary kit and already sold out, the standard version is now available! We hope you will take the SWS kit "G-14" in your hands and find the detailed replication of the differences between the various versions based on our research on the actual aircraft. You can choose to build one of the two types of color schemes and markings “Blue 11” or “White1”."Blue 11" with the distinctive hammer as a personal mark, and "White 1" with the JG4 squadron mark of armor. We also include a special forward-facing pilot resin figure. Features Plastic Model Kit (including 2-color molded parts, clear and grey) Total Parts: 359 Included Items: Decal ×1 sheet, Masking seal ×1 sheet Special pilot figure (forward-facing) included!!

No way!! Really!!!?　 1/32 Horten Ho 229 B (Two-Seater) With new research and redesigns added to the basic 1/32 Ho 229, the brave form of this rare flying wing has been recreated as an even more advanced two-seater model. Be sure to add this Ho 229 B to your collection, as it will surely stand out among the many other aircraft in your collection. It can be recreated as either a single-seater or a two-seater, and features a clear exterior that allows you to enjoy the internal structure. This new release was developed from the 1/32 Ho 229 single-seater through extensive studies and redesigns. Add this truly unique piece to your aircraft collection. This kit offers build options for either the single-seat or two-seat model and the clear exterior parts showcase the detailed internal structure. The Spirit of the Horten Brothers Revived Through SWS! From a young age, the Horten brothers were fascinated by gliders and flying wing aircraft. Under the guidance of Dr. Lippisch, designer of the Me 163, they pursued flying wing prototypes, culminating in the formal adoption of the Ho 229. Although several high-performance variants were planned, none saw combat before the war ended. Among these, the two-seat night fighter was considered the most practical. It featured a narrow tandem cockpit, with a radar operator seated in the rear, and a FuG 220 Lichtenstein radar antenna mounted on the nose, same as the He 219, for night interception. The SWS kit faithfully recreates this advanced concept as the Ho 229 B Nachtjäger, based on detailed research from actual He 219 and Luftwaffe night fighter documentation. Even under the pressures of late-war Germany, the Ho 229 B exemplified bold and forward-thinking design. Now, through SWS, this “Bird of prey of the Luftwaffe” can take flight once more in your aircraft collection. Jumo 004 engine The world's first practical axial-flow turbojet engine, used in combat. In SWS kit, its internal structure is reproduced in such detail that you can see clearly how the air flows from the intake port into the engine and is transformed into thrust.  Landing gear (nose gear, main gear) Since flying wing aircraft cannot be equipped with high-lift devices, they inevitably have a higher landing speed and have to rely to some extent on the nosewheel to maintain a level landing. As a result, like the Ho 229, the Ho 229 B is equipped with a huge nosewheel the same size as the Do 335's main wheels, and the landing struts are also thick and sturdy. Cockpit As a two-seater night fighter, the cockpit was narrow from side to side, with two tandem seats arranged side by side, and the radar operator sat in the rear seat. FuG 220 Liechtenstein radar antenna It is equipped with the same engine as the He 219. Mk 108 30mm cannon Two additional guns are mounted on each side at the base of the left and right wings, giving a total of six heavily armament guns, including two Mk 103 guns! Features Based on the extensively researched 1/32 single-seat kit, this model brings the previously paper-only two-seat model to life for the first time in three dimensions. Areas lacking real-world references have been faithfully interpreted through Zoukei-Mura’s original analysis and design. Bilingual instruction manual (Japanese and English) with detailed diagrams, allowing modelers to gain technical insight into the aircraft throughout the assembly process. Two sets of fictional decal markings, created under the premise: what if Ho229 B had entered operational service? Canopy can be built open or closed. Masking sticker for accurate paint separation is included. Options for single-seat or two-seat configurations. Clear exterior parts showcase internal structures. The Ho 229 B: Outstanding Features at a Glance! 1 Jumo 004 engine The Jumo 004 engine: the first axial-flow turbojet used in combat. Axial flow fans, also known as propeller fans, are characterized by their high airflow and low pressure, making them ideal for cooling and heat dissipation. The SWS kit meticulously reproduces the internal structure, demonstrating how air is drawn in through the intake port and transformed into propulsive force within the engine. 2 Wing Internal Fuel Tank Two tanks (four in total) are installed on each side, one in the front edge of the wing and one inside the wing. This configuration enables long-distance flight! 3 MK 103 30mm cannon Same as Ho 229, it is equipped with two cannons (one on each side) at the base of the main wings! 4 MK 108 30mm cannon Two additional guns (four total) have been added to the base of ③ and ④! If attacked by two types of cannons (six total), even a bomber would be no match. 5 Cockpit The two-seater night fighter features a narrow front-rear tandem cockpit. The rear cockpit has a radar scope. 6 Canopy The canopy has been changed to a long, two-seat type. 7 Windshield This SWS kit reproduced a windshield that is integrated with the nose section, just like the real aircraft! 8 FuG 220 Lichtenstein radar FuG202 was also used on the He 219. 9 Taxiing Light Since this is a night fighter, an additional light has been added for use when moving on the ground. 10 Air Intake and Nose Shape To accommodate a tandem cockpit, the forward fuselage and nose were extended. 11 Main Wing This flying wing design lacks vertical stabilizers, reducing radar reflection. Carbon-based paint enhances stealth. The wings were made of wood and incorporates a 1.05° washout to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency. 12 13 Landing Gear (12. Nose landing gear. 13 Main landing gear) Flying wing aircraft, which cannot be equipped with high-lift devices to enhance lift, inherently require higher landing speeds. Due to the difficulty of landing at a high angle of attack (the angle between the line of sight and the horizontal plane), they must maintain a level attitude during touchdown. Consequently, landings rely more heavily on the nose landing gear. Like the Ho 229, the Ho 229 B has a large nose wheel—same size to the Do 335’s main gear—and reinforced struts to withstand the impact of takeoff and landing with high-thrust jet engines.Notably, while real aircraft tires typically bear the manufacturer's logo, this model features a deliberately altered design with the fictional “OONTINENTAL” branding by Zoukei-Mura. Control Surfaces and Deceleration Devices 14 Drag Rudder、15 Drag Chute、16 Air Brake In flying wing aircraft lacking conventional tail structures, control surfaces serve multiple roles, primarily for attitude control. The outer surfaces function as elevons—acting as elevators when moved symmetrically and as ailerons when moved asymmetrically. The center and inner surfaces, originally intended to operate similarly, appear to have been restricted to downward movement to facilitate nose-down control. Deceleration systems include air brakes and a drag chute mounted on the underside of the rear fuselage. Drag rudders, installed on both upper and lower wing surfaces, serve the yaw control function of traditional rudders. When deployed, they generate asymmetric drag, slowing the corresponding wing and enabling directional control. These features exemplify the ingenuity embedded in the aircraft’s boomerang-like design. Aircraft Comparison: Ho 229 vs. Ho 229 B Airframe The original SWS kit “Ho 229” is based on the unfinished prototype “Ho IX V3”, reconstructed as a hypothetical operational single-seat fighter-bomber, assuming it had entered combat. In contrast, the new “Ho 229 B” represents a two-seat night fighter model—one of the more practical designs among the proposed models. Engine Cowling Both models use the same Jumo 004 axial-flow turbojet engines, but their cowlings differ due to changes in nose design. The Ho 229 features a smoothly contoured cowling that blends into the upper fuselage and extends toward the front intake. In contrast, the Ho 229 B has a shorter, more sharply defined cowling, tapering forward and ending near the center of the upper fuselage. Cockpit The Ho 229 featured a prototype-style cockpit framed with pipes and metal panels, exposing the pilot to intense noise and vibration from the adjacent Jumo 004 engines. The nose gear was directly connected to the fuselage frame, leaving the pilot’s footwell open to the ground and subject to significant landing impact. In contrast, the Ho 229 B adopted a tandem-seat layout, similar to modern combat aircraft, to accommodate night-fighting equipment, radar systems, and improved crew protection. The cockpit evolved into a bathtub-style enclosure with internal walls, reportedly planned to include armor plating on the bottom and sides. The nose gear was mounted to the reinforced cockpit floor, enhancing both structural integrity and pilot safety. Airframe Shape Both aircraft share the distinctive boomerang-like silhouette characteristic of flying wings. However, when compared side by side, the Ho 229 appears more compact due to its shorter nose, closely resembling a true boomerang. In contrast, the Ho 229 B features an elongated, sharply contoured nose to accommodate the tandem cockpit, resulting in a more pointed profile. This modification also extends the engine intakes forward. Combined with the nose-mounted antenna, the Ho 229 B presents a more unconventional and striking appearance. Nose Antenna A defining feature of the two-seat Ho 229 B is the nose-mounted radar antenna, which is not on the single-seat Ho 229. The Ho 229 B is equipped with the FuG 220 Lichtenstein radar antenna, used on the He 219, for night-time target acquisition. The SWS kit faithfully reproduces this delicate and distinctive component with precise angles and durability. Armament The daytime fighter Ho 229 was equipped with two Rheinmetall 30mm MK 103 cannons. The night fighter Ho 229 B added four more Rheinmetall 30mm MK 108 cannons, totaling six. Capable of downing U.S. bombers like the B-17 or B-24 with just four hits, this configuration represented formidable firepower for its time. The SWS faithfully recreates this hypothetical, heavily armed night fighter. Markings The Ho 229 B features two camouflage schemes typical of night fighters with two distinctive tail markings. These designs are based on the premise that, if the aircraft had been deployed operationally. Please enjoy your preferred color schemed and marking combinations.