Hydra Flying Wing |
from "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011) |
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SCALE: 1/288 |
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INITIAL RELEASE: 2012 |
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MEDIUM: Resin |
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RARITY: (2) |
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WINGSPAN: 22.5" |
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Flying Wing Attacks Manhattan! |
ABOUT THE DESIGN |
ABOUT THE KIT |
2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger" featured numerous "Luft '46"-style aircraft based on actual designs developed by both Germany and the United States during the early 1940s. The most impressive of these was the Flying Wing, a gigantic flying aircraft carrier capable of delivering nuclear weapons to cities on America's East Coast. Designed by Daniel Simon, the Flying Wing was a clever melding of the Horten 229 "Gotha" and the Northrop YB-35. Its 540-foot wingspan, which would have easily made it the largest aircraft ever flown. The plane's eight rear-facing propellers were not actually part of the aircraft itself, but were the rear ends of the eight nuclear-armed "Parasit" planes it carried aboard. These propellers helped boost the Flying Wing on take-off, but were not needed for cruising. |
The Hydra Flying Wing was released
by Fantastic Plastic Models in August 2012. The 1:288 kit was mastered by Alfred
Wong and cast by Mana Studios. Decals were by JBOT. The kit consisted of a single roto-cast body and more than 40 additional resin pieces, including landing gear. Even in 1:288 scale, the model still had an enormous 22.5-inch wingspan! For information on kit availability, CLICK HERE. |
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