Luft-X LUFT014
Sack AS-6 Display Model
Luftwaffe, Brandis, Germany, 1944 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Sack AS-6 | | 3.5" | | 2.75" |
In July 1938, local farmer Arthur Sack entered his AS-1 circular-winged model in the first Reich-Wide Contest for Motorized Flying Models. The model had poor flight characteristics and had to be hand launched. However, Ernst Udet showed interest in Sack's design, and encouraged him to continue his research into circular wing aircraft for possible use as an observation or attack aircraft.
The AS-6 V1 testing started in February 1944 but faced issues with engine power and control surfaces. Despite modifications and multiple flight attempts, it couldn't achieve sustained flight. . After several unsuccessful attempts and stability problems, test pilot Rolf Baltabol lost interest, advising against further testing until significant changes were made. Eventually, the AS-6 was damaged during an Allied strafing run and likely scrapped.
Designed as an experimental circular winged observation aircraft, the AS-6 failed to achieve a successful test flight before it was destroyed as the Allies advanced into Germany in 1945. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Luft-X range presents affordable, ready-made resin models of proposed experimental military aircraft of the Luftwaffe in WWII in 1:72 scale.
Prior to and during the Second World War, German aeronautical engineers working for the Luftwaffe in corporate and university laboratories conceived of, designed and built aircraft that were years ahead of their time.
These secret designs included dramatic improvements in aerodynamics, propulsion and materials. Had there been more time, they may well have changed the outcome of the war. Fortunately for the Allies, the Nazi high command failed to grasp the importance of these advancements until it was too late to make a difference. After the war, captured Luftwaffe designs were studied and integrated into all facets of Allied aircraft development.
The Luft-X collection captures these remarkable aircraft, showcasing the secret developments of WWII German aircraft and posing the haunting question - What if?
Luft-X display airplanes feature:
- Molded resin construction with no assembly required.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Transparent canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Why Resin?
It's very expensive to produce die-casting molds, and manufacturers must sell a large number of models from each mold in order to recoup development costs. Some subjects are so obscure that it's difficult to sell large quantities of them. Resin-casting is a much simpler and less expensive process, and manufacturers can use it to make limited runs of models that can't be cost effectively manufactured in diecast metal. With resin-cast models, collectors can add fascinating and unusual subjects to their collections without the time and difficulty of assembling and painting a model kit.
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