IBG 72576 - 1:72 Gotha Go 242B-2 German Medium Cargo Glider

Plastic model kit of the Gotha Go 242B-2 medium cargo glider in 1:72 scale

The Gotha Go 242 was a German transport glider developed as a successor to the DFS 230, designed to carry larger loads, troops, and military equipment. The Go 242B-2 variant featured a modified tail arrangement and structural adaptations for operations from rough airfields. This 1:72 scale kit from IBG allows modelers to accurately recreate this unusual Luftwaffe transport aircraft.

In the box you will find:

• plastic parts for self-assembly,
• fuselage and wings specific to the Go 242B-2 variant,
• structural details typical of a transport glider,
• decals for Luftwaffe markings.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 21.9 cm
• Manufacturer: IBG
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Attention: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Model assembly:

This kit is intended for modelers interested in World War II transport and airborne aviation. The large wing surfaces and spacious fuselage require careful assembly and smooth finishing, particularly during painting.

Required tools:

• modeling knife or cutters,
• files or sandpaper,
• paint brushes,
• plastic cement,
• paint set.

Original aircraft specifications:

• Length: approx. 15.8 m
• Wingspan: approx. 24.5 m
• Crew: 2
• Capacity: troops or military cargo
• Role: transport glider

About the Gotha Go 242:

The Gotha Go 242 was used by the Luftwaffe primarily on the Eastern Front and in the Balkans. It served to transport troops, supplies, and light equipment. Although produced in limited numbers, it played a role in German airborne logistics during the war.

About IBG:

IBG is a Polish model manufacturer known for offering less common aviation and military subjects. Their kits are appreciated for solid engineering and historically interesting topics.