About this 3D model

Hello,The model is provided in 28mm (1/56) but it can be easily adapted to your scale :- to 6mm (1/280) : x20%- to 10mm (1/200) : x35%- to 15mm (1/100) : x56%- to 20mm (1/72) : x78%- to 25mm (1/64) : x88%- to 1/48 : x117%- to 1/35 : x160%Looking for assistance? Try our automated calculator, featuring numerous scales and games, by clicking here.Once printed and assembled, the model measures 385x726x127mm at 28mm scale.The model can be printed on a bed of at least 190x190mm (if your printer is smaller, no problem: you can simply add extra cuts, and we'll be happy to help). The model comes in 7 separate parts.In partnership with the designer WoWBuildings. These files are intended for personal use only, redistribution or commercial use is not permitted.All our articles on our website : www.hartolia-miniatures.frIf you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out !Follow us : | Tribe | | Kickstarter | | Facebook | | Instagram |Historical contextThe DFS 230, specifically the version A, represented a pivotal advancement in German military glider technology during World War II. Developed by the Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug (DFS), its genesis stemmed from the Luftwaffe's need for a versatile transport glider capable of delivering troops and supplies to unprepared airfields or behind enemy lines, particularly following the fall of France in 1940. Initial designs began in 1937, with the first prototype flying in 1942. The DFS 230 A, distinguished by its shorter wingspan compared to later variants, measured 16.2 meters (53 ft 2 in) in length and boasted a 24-meter (78 ft 7 in) wingspan.Primarily employed on the Eastern Front and during Operation Market Garden in September 1944, the DFS 230 A carried a crew of two and up to 14 fully equipped paratroopers or approximately 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) of cargo. Towed into the air by aircraft like the Junkers Ju 52, it demonstrated surprising maneuverability despite its size. While not without losses, the glider proved effective in its intended role, contributing to airborne operations across various theaters.The DFS 230’s design significantly influenced subsequent glider development, both in Germany and internationally, establishing key principles in glider aerodynamics and structural engineering. Though production ceased in 1944, its impact on military airborne doctrine and glider design remains a notable chapter in aviation history.