1/35 Focke Wulf Triebflügel with Boarding Ladder by MiniArt delivers standout Luftwaffe sci-fi prototype modelling for advanced scale model hobby builders and alternate history aircraft collectors.
This kit represents the Focke-Wulf Triebflügel, a German vertical take-off interceptor concept designed during the final stages of WWII. Its rotating wing system makes it one of the most unusual aircraft designs ever proposed. The included boarding ladder adds ground display realism, showing crew access to the cockpit area.
Featuring:
- Futuristic rotary wing design: Three-blade rotating concept accurately recreated for display builds and dioramas.
- Detailed cockpit and fuselage: Fine surface detail highlights the experimental engineering of the prototype.
- Boarding ladder accessory: Adds ground realism and enhances display storytelling next to maintenance or launch scenes.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 16.5 cm
- Width: 18 cm
- Height: 10.5 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/35
- Manufacturer: MiniArt
- Model: Focke Wulf Triebflügel with Boarding Ladder
- Parts count: 120+ (varies by configuration)
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Aircraft: Pilot Figures Included: No
Perfect for: Luftwaffe prototype collectors, WWII aviation enthusiasts, and scale model hobby builders focused on experimental aircraft and alternate history displays.
Why this kit matters
The Focke-Wulf Triebflügel was a late-war German concept designed as a point-defence interceptor. It used vertically mounted rotating wings powered by tip-mounted jet engines. The design aimed to allow vertical take-off without a runway, a response to Allied air superiority and damaged airfields.
Although it never reached production, the Triebflügel remains one of the most recognisable experimental aircraft designs from WWII Germany. It reflects the rapid engineering experimentation seen in the final years of the war, when unconventional solutions were explored under extreme operational pressure.
This kit captures that rare prototype in detailed scale form. The addition of the boarding ladder supports realistic ground presentation, allowing you to display it as a prepared aircraft on a test field or experimental base.
How to use it
Build using paint and glue. Use modelling tools for careful alignment of the rotor assembly and fine surface detailing. Display as a standalone experimental aircraft or as part of a Luftwaffe prototype diorama.