Eduard 72186 Go 229 Horten 1/72 REVELL – Plastic Model Kit Accessory Set

Eduard 72186 Go 229 Horten 1/72 REVELL is an exceptional set dedicated to faithfully recreating the German jet-powered bomber – the Horten Ho 229, the famous “flying wing” from World War II. It is designed for the REVELL plastic model in 1:72 scale. This is an excellent choice for both intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to enrich their model with the precise details offered by Eduard.

Historical Context of the Horten Go 229 Model

The Horten Ho 229 (production designation Go 229) was a German experimental aircraft featuring a unique, tailless flying wing design, developed by the Horten brothers for the Luftwaffe towards the end of World War II. The aircraft was jet-powered and designed as a fast bomber and air superiority fighter. Development of the Ho 229 began in 1944, with the prototype’s first successful flight in March 1944. Although the aircraft never saw combat, it went down in history as a groundbreaking step in the development of military aviation.

• Scale: 1/72
• Intended for: REVELL Horten Go 229 plastic model
• Country of use: Third Reich (Germany)
• Historical period: World War II (years 1944-1945)

Eduard 72186 Set Specification

This product is an accessory set for enhancing the plastic model, made mainly of high-quality photo-etched metal. It contains precise cockpit details, seatbelts, instrument panels, covers, control panels, and other fine parts that significantly increase the realism of the Horten Ho 229 miniature. The set does not contain plastic parts for building the fuselage or wings – it is an enhancement strictly for modelers who wish to replicate details at the highest standard.

• Material: photo-etched brass sheet
• The set does not include the plastic model
• Product category: model accessories / photo-etched parts

Who Is This Set For?

Eduard 72186 is dedicated to intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5) who want to upgrade the REVELL Horten Ho 229 model with details unavailable in the standard kit. Ideal for World War II aviation enthusiasts and “flying wing” fans. Using photo-etched metal requires precision, patience, and skill with small components – but the final effect makes the effort worthwhile, delivering outstanding realism to a historic aircraft replica.

We highly recommend this set to every scale aircraft modeling enthusiast who wants their model to stand out with perfect attention to detail!