RevellHorten GO-229

Yes this plane was for real, and it did fly, however it didn't get beyond prototype stage. This kit surprised me, in that it far exceeded my expecttions. It's a positively beautiful kit, it has increditable detailing (full cockpit detailing, very detailed weapon bays and landing gear bays), very fine engraved panels, and some really nice conjectual decals. ANYone that's into WW II aircraft, MUST get this kit , it is truely AWESOME!! It is a fantastic tribute to the genius of the young Horten Bros. who designed this a/c. early in WW II--- a plane that was a flying wing, mostly wood, low radar cross-section (40 percent of that of the Bf-109), and using a carbon based glue (can you say:B-2). I very highly recommend this kit! GO FOR IT!

Bought mostly because of the unusual model and that it was Revell made.

I have not built a model in something like 20 years. I am 63 now days and the old eye sight is not what it use to be. That said the model being a 1/72 scale can be pretty small for old fingers. I was still able to build something I find satisfactory. I would have preferred to have a model 1/32 scale or even larger but I am glad they a least built this size as not many builder probably even know what this aircraft was or is. It is well detailed, may be even a little too detailed considering the size. I wanted this model because no picture I have ever seen does justice to the shape of this aircraft. I built it with the wheel’ s up and have hung it by thread just to admire the lines. It is beautiful and looks modern even by today’s standard. If it were larger I would have given it 5 stars.

Very easy to build, very nice molding and the price is right.

Shipped in plastic bag and box mashed, but parts look oi

This is a small 1/72 scale model of a very revolutionary aircraft for even today. Prototype first flown over 70 years ago. The first low Radar profile stealth fighter. Actually out performed ME262 in mock dogfight. Arrived too late to be put into production for German war effort. Ran into two problems with model. Part #1 needs to be rounded off to allow proper fit of part #23. Second, instructions show part installation of part #9 upside down, causing problems when installing part #60. Other than that no problem. Pictures shown with and without landing gear. Red 13 and Blue 4 insignia supplied with kit. What is interesting is the first glider prototypes flew in 1939. Now, the new Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Fighter looks an awful lot like it. I guess the Horten brothers had the right idea. Some people ask if it would have actually flown? The is a video online of a very large RC Model that flew quite well. They did find out why there was such a large front landing gear though.

Great little kit of a great airplane. It was fun to build and adds a good conversation starter to my collection. There are some fitting issues and smaller parts are clunky, rather than delicate, but still a great build.

This is a small kit but seems to have plenty of detail. I haven't assembled it yet but very pleased with what I received. I purchased 2 of these. One will be a completed version and the other will be built as it sits in storage right now. I read that they plan on restoring the existing aircraft soon--don't know why they waited so long. There's a documentary on YouTube about this aircraft--a must-see.

Guter Bausatz

Cette avion consiste en ma première maquette.Comme vous pouvez le constater, elle est adapté au débutants.Historiquement, il s’agit d’un avion expérimental, il n’a pas reçu de camouflage, on peut donc le confectionner à notre sauceLe rapport qualité est bien présent, l’échelle 1/72 rend la maquette ni trop grande, ni trop petit, parfait pour être exposéJe recommande vivement cette maquette

This model is very good and will display well, the only drawback is the cost of paints.

Facile da montare,un passatempo, comunque risultato finale ottimo.

The Go229 promised to be a formidable machine, and it was probably a good thing for the Allies that it never flew. The model does it full justice. It goes together nicely, and the end result is very satisfying. However, patience is required, because even with fine instruments, I found it challenging at times. I saw a review where the author described the assembly of the nosewheel gear as "a nightmare" - I quite agree! However, persevere, and you will be well satisfied with the result.