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German WWII Horten Ho XVIII B-2 1:72 paper model

Here is a very nicely done paper model of the German Horten Ho XVIII B-2 in 1:72 scale. Several nice details, including clear cockpit glazing. The model is designed for landing gear down, but it would not be difficult to build it with landing gear up.

This is one of the experimental designs that Germany was working on towards the end of the war, a long range bomber that could target the USA. It is fascinating how advanced the German thinking was at that time. The war began with bi-planes and ended with missiles, rocket planes, and jets.

There are several nice build photos, plus exceptional build diagrams. The model is in PDF format.

http://myhobbycraft.blogspot.com/2011/06/horten-ho-xviii-b-2-172.html 

There are more great models on this site, well worth a look.

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