Hi , I normally post on the Armour side but want to find a WW2 German [ Nazi] aircraft. I am into unusual and ugly stuff and this appeals therefore the interest in this “wingie thing”.
The fusalage engine and tail were all in one piece and the cockpit was separate like a pod with a configuraton a bit like a Vampire jet but of course different, and was joined by the wings. [Yes it sounds Irish LOL]. It was for air observation purposes I think because of the clear view from the cockpit.
Despite my poor description can anyone offer a though on what it may be . I know there was a kit of it but likely OOP by now.
From your description I would think you mean the Bohlm und Voss 141. There is a very old 1/72 Airfix kit and I think one of the Eastern European companies released one a few years ago. There is a new kit in 1/48 that is now available. Some of B&V’s designs looked even more Vampire like but I don’t think they made off the drawing board.
Thank you for your input gentlemen. You are right on the mark with that. It was the B & V 141. The other one you put forward of the Focke Wulf 189 is pretty interesting too.
next time you’re in town I’ll shout you a beer. Thanks very much.
I am alwasy interested to hear of any other interestly different or weird stuff.[yeah]
They recovered an FW 189 from Russia a few years ago and are busy rebuilding it. Hopefully it will fly again sometime in the next few years. Try and track down the Elf model of the DFWT28 Floh (WW I fighter prototype). It’s right out of Whacky Races, Dick Dastardly would be proud.
In 1/48 I know an FW 189 A from MPM (48030) and a BV 141 B from HiPM (48004). As far as I know, MPM also makes a FW 189 B (single seat armed version ) . I own the two former models and they are very respectable.