How about a German WWII DFS 230 Glider? (1 Viewer)

[mrsc94]

Speaking of a wish list, how about a German WWII Glider to accompany the various manufacturers Fallshirmjagers?

A quick research of German Gliders led me to the DFS 230 Glider.

The Glider was for paratrooper assault operations and had room for nine men and the pilot. The men who sat close together on a narrow bench located in the middle of the fuselage (half facing forward, half facing back). Entry and exit to the cramped interior was by a single side door. The front passenger could operate its only armament, a machine gun and was designed to land directly on top of its target.

The Glider was used at the Battles of Fort Eben-Emael, Crete, and the rescue of Benito Mussolini.

The DFS-230 could be towed by a Ju-52 (which could tow two with difficulty), a He-111, a Ju-87, He 126, a Bf 110, or a Bf 109.

This glider would be a great backdrop for all of the Fallshirmjagers!

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

Yes this would be a nice limited edition, the wingspan would be something like 3ft in 1/30 scale so quite a large scale plane!

 

[wayne556517]

Yes this would be a nice limited edition, the wingspan would be something like 3ft in 1/30 scale so quite a large scale plane!

So.......................^&grin^&grin

 

[mrsc94]

I absolutely agree that it may be difficult and to pricey to make a Wings of War Glider. It may be more realistic to make a version in materials to the Figarti and JJD Planes vs. Wood.

Thinking outside the box here, some recent JJD planes were made to simulate a crashed version and one version had collapsible wings. Perhaps a glider could be made simulating a crashed version with one wing torn from the fuselage from a crash landing? Or maybe have the wings detachable.

Looking over some quick specs of the JU-52 vs. a Glider...

JU-52
Wingspan - 96ft
Length - 62ft

DSF 230
Wingspan - 72ft
Length - 37 ft.

I couldn't find any quick specs for the fuselage frame but the DSF 230 had a very small fuselage since it was a Light Assault Transport. The pictures show the Fallshirmjagers sitting front to back vs. facing each other.

Posted are some more pictures to stoke some interest. Thomas Gunn has produced some outstanding Fallshirmjagers as well as some of the other manufacturers. There may be some interest out there for good Fallshirmjagers backdrops and accessories! Thanks for looking over my post BTW!

Yes this would be a nice limited edition, the wingspan would be something like 3ft in 1/30 scale so quite a large scale plane!

 

[mrsc94]

Food for thought with a few more pics!

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[wayne556517]

Food for thought with a few more pics!

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Great set up mate,now that would be ideal.