Now Here’s Something You Don’t See Everyday! (1 Viewer)

[tmanthegreat]

I wanted to share some pics of the latest addition to my 1/30 scale collection of “Luftwaffe 1946” German concept aircraft made by Thomas Gunn Miniatures in the form of their latest release, the Focke-Wulf 1000 Fast Bomber



The FW 1000 was Focke-Wulf’s answer to the German RLM’s late war 3x 1000 order for a bomber that could fly at 1000 Kilometers per hour with a 1000 Km range carrying a 1000 Kilogram payload. This same competition produced the Horten HO 229 Flying Wing that actually flew, but this Focke Wulf design never left the drawing board.

The futuristic design is very much aerodynamically sound, however, as some radio-controlled aircraft enthusiasts in Germany built a jet powered flying scale model of the FW 1000 that seemed to handle really well.



As always beautiful craftsmanship from Thomas Gunn on this model and quite a striking paint job as well. It’s clear they used the Model Collect 1/48 scale plastic kit as a reference for this scheme. Nevertheless, another fun addition to the collection!

 

[wayne556517]

What a beauty a afternoon at your place would be amazing mate.

 

[MLH13]

Looks amazing Tman! That jet has some sexy lines to to.

Mark

 

[villagehorse]

Spectacular piece. Robin.

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Wow! This is really a unique aircraft, Tman. Color scheme is really cool. Looks great as you've pictured.

 

[Wolfgang_UK]

Great looking projected aircraft. Well done by Thomas Gunn. Amazing what Designers came up with and given under what conditions and shortcomings they had to work towards the end of the war.

 

[tmanthegreat]

Thanks for the kind comments, everyone

Thomas Gunn does some amazing work on their wooden warbirds and I really like how they take on some very unusual and unique subjects most other manufacturers would never touch.

Anyways, I thought I’d post a link to the video featuring the 1/6th scale (approx.) radio controlled FW 1000 for kicks…

Even though it’s a large RC model, the aerodynamics would still be similar to a full-sized aircraft and show the FW 1000 design was indeed aerodynamically sound and seems to fly pretty well

 

[Mike97]

Wow, incredible aircraft & great display as always

That video of the R/C version was a amazing

 

[tmanthegreat]

Wow, incredible aircraft & great display as always

That video of the R/C version was a amazing

Thanks Mike! Regarding that video I posted, I just find it neat that an aircraft that basically only ever existed on paper could actually fly and seem to handle well. While it’s likely a variety of issues would have plagued an actual FW 1000 based on what was seen with the actual jets Germany fielded near the end of the war, it’s still neat to know the design was actually sound.

 

[Wolfgang_UK]

Very true, interesting to see this bird in real flight. Shame as I live only 30 Minutes away from Rheidt but the R/C guys where 11years
early. Great you found this and thank you for sharing