1/18 Scale Ho-229. Estimated Start Date 3-21-11

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:53 pm

Pickel, I've got a

............ Do you need 10 guys to make this project happen or 10 orders for Ho-229's?

PM on subject sent.

Jnewboy · Post by **Jnewboy** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:46 pm

Things like this take a major investment of time and materials, I think Pickle is just trying to help cover those initial costs, which is totally reasonable. If he said he only needs 5, he would only get 5 and everyone else would wait for it to be done, leaving a huge cost for start up cost.

We all love this hobby and when someone as talented and dedicated as Pickle stands up and takes on a project like this I am happy to support him.

24 of you said you want it in some form....

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:24 pm

normandy wrote:Pickel, I've got a ............ Do you need 10 guys to make this project happen or 10 orders for Ho-229's?

PM on subject sent.

Good question.

Usually I need 10 guys to confirm on a project and I will do it.

The Ho-229 is not a main stream aircraft. It is not a P-51 of which thousands were made and sold by BBI and 21st.

In the past there were a few projects that were very popular ( at the time of my posted polls) and when it went into production the majority of the people who said they were going to get it dissapeard like a goat down a croocked path.

So by doing a money back deposit I hope to gaurantee the 10 guys who want the 229 before I even start.

And yes I will use the deposits to purchase supplies in order to do this project.

But I have money in my pay-pal to cover if anybody wants to back out.

I am not sure but on these larger builds this may be the way to go. Because there is lots of time and money that go into a full build.

1958Zelda · Post by **1958Zelda** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:28 pm

will have my deposit to you sometime this monday.

Jnewboy · Post by **Jnewboy** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:57 am

Any updates Pickel?? how many more do we need??

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:09 am

Jnewboy wrote:Any updates Pickel?? how many more do we need??

I still need 2 more deposits to make this a reality.

It is up to you guys now.

One of our guys have given me 2 deposits, he wants it that much.

So out of 26 who want it, 2 more guys should be able to commit.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:17 pm

Just sent my $50USD deposit Pickel!

Jnewboy · Post by **Jnewboy** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:43 pm

That's awesome Jay, we need one more to get this thing off the runway!!!

maritime96 · Post by **maritime96** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:33 pm

Just sent in my Deposit for the 229 - Looking forward to seeing this in plastic.

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:45 pm

So this maybe ten.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:24 pm

Release the doves.

The Horten Ho- 229 will be made.

We got 10 guys to anti up !!!

AFTER THE T-34 PROJECT.

snake · Post by **snake** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:58 pm

Great news PH.

Glad we were able to get 10 guys on board this project. I was getting worried there for a while.

This should be a truly unique custom.

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:14 pm

YESSSSSS............... Great News indeed! Whats next?.... a 1:18th King Tiger from AllGo?

Pickel, just sent another M.O. the one we talked about on Sunday.
I'm looking forward to this flying wing, the 229 has got to be my favorite Aircraft of all time. Thanks Pickel...these are going to be the coolest kits.
After work this afternoon I went to Barnes & Noble and ordered David Myhra's book Horten Ho 9/Ho 229: Retrospective, you can never have to many reference books.

Jnewboy · Post by **Jnewboy** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:53 pm

I dont know about you guys but this is what I really want

Don't get me wrong the normal one is cool but this looks so futuristic and out of place in WWII.
Its something about the night fighter paint, the dark somber colors and the radar masts in the nose, its menacing... I really hope this version gets made, and Pickle I will sacrifice my 1/48 scale one if you need it for a guide.

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:40 pm

I'm sure Pickelhaube Productions will produce the two seat Nachtjager as a series two kit / full build.

I should say I hope so ......... but I'm not speaking for Pickel, just wishful thinking.

This would be a cool paint scheme....

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:43 pm

Just a heads up....... for anyone looking for a Pilot for the upcoming Pickelhaube Horten Ho-229......
BadCat has the Stuka Pilot for $ 1.00 and Gunner for $2.00.

http://www.badcattoys.com/21ceto1wwacf1.html

Jnewboy · Post by **Jnewboy** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:18 am

normandy wrote:Just a heads up....... for anyone looking for a Pilot for the upcoming Pickelhaube Horten Ho-229......
BadCat has the Stuka Pilot for $ 1.00 and Gunner for $2.00. http://www.badcattoys.com/21ceto1wwacf1.html

No doubt thats a great deal! whats the shipping on those?

I got two of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/21st-WWII-GERMAN-Lu ... 1e607f4546
There the 21st Century's 262 Pilots, the most accurate for the Horton.

Fritzkrieg · Post by **Fritzkrieg** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:13 am

This is something I'd be interested in, but I have zero expierence, in custom 1:18 aircraft.
What is the final kit price?

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:12 pm

I hope not exceed the poll prices. But way to early for firm prices.

I am at least 2 weeks away from starting the project.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:24 pm

I learned how to down load pictures from other sites and stuff.

Down loading pics is a lot easier than building.

Almost as fun though.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:32 pm

Double post

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:20 pm

Estimated start date 3 -14 or 3 - 21????

It doesn't matter, just great news its going to be produced!!!!
I found this while doing some research on the 229.................... http://www.airspacemag.com/need-to-know ... orten.html
I wonder if you could sell these at the museum?

Pickel's workshop........... http://www.flickr.com/photos/amphalon/2 ... /lightbox/

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:58 pm

In the text the say that fans of the flying wing have been asking for it to be refurbished for over 25 years.

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:25 pm

pickelhaube, whats the wingspan in 1:18?, this is one I may have to have

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:00 pm

ram04 wrote:pickelhaube, whats the wingspan in 1:18?, this is one I may have to have

Almost exactly 36" for the wing span.

Center section from nose to tail about 16 1/2 " . About 7 " wide.

Wings panels 14 1/2 long.

These are cool

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