Captain America and Nazi flying Wings

Nick · July 22, 2011, 11:57:59 PM

While watching the trailer for this movie I spotted a number of what-if planes and tanks. The main one is a giant Nazi flying wing bomber that looks like an overgrown Ho-229 and it was being chased by what looks like an XP-55 Ascender.
There were also some Nazi armoured cars that looked rather slick and streamlined, only on screen for a few seconds so not too sure.

This should be a fun summer movie to switch off the brain and enjoy!

Trailer here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458339/

NARSES2 · July 23, 2011, 02:02:53 AM

Quote from: Nick on July 22, 2011, 11:57:59 PM

This should be a fun summer movie to switch off the brain and enjoy!

I thought that was your normal way of operating Nick ?

Must admit though I am looking forward to this even if it's not the sort of thing I normally go to the cinema to watch.

dumaniac · July 23, 2011, 02:44:24 AM

yes - interesting footage - looks like a good escapism movie - and mega Do229

Maverick · July 23, 2011, 02:53:07 AM

Having grown up with the comics back in the 60s, I can say this'll be one I'll be waiting for with baited breath. I believe my daughter & I are going to see it when it's released here in Aus.

Regards,

Mav

Gondor · July 23, 2011, 04:06:34 AM

The "German" bomber looks a bit like the Fw 1000 x 1000 x 1000 with circular intakes

Gondor

Glenn · July 29, 2011, 08:11:26 PM

Looking at the footage of the two aircraft I'd say the 'pusher' is based on the Douglas B-42 Mixmaster with a bit of ILM tweeking.
The wing, if you look closely, has a flat trailing edge and a curved leading edge sweep. Also, the shape, front on reeks B-2 but the cockpit canopy is WW2 as it is a full 'greenhouse'.
Love to make both though....have to see the movie, buy the DVD......
Glenn

Maverick · July 29, 2011, 08:23:45 PM

Saw it a couple of nights ago. Absolutely cracking show and looking forward to 'The Avengers' movie to follow. Interesting aircraft and vehicles throughout.

Regards,

Mav

sandiego89 · July 30, 2011, 01:35:53 PM

Yes good movie. Very much like the 40's/50's comics. Good popcorn fun without the need for sex and bad language- refreshing. As for the wing it is a giant wing with both pusher props like a B-36 and 4 large turbojets. Not really based on anything- it is off the scale huge with a glass nose like a giant XB-35. Other aviation elements include a triebflugel and some airdropped fighters with a giant pusher prop. Other neat things include a mini-sub and a great 6x6 for the villain- a german staff car on steroids. All are well done. Worth seeing on the big screen.

The Big Gimper · September 07, 2011, 04:41:42 PM

Quote from: sandiego89 on July 30, 2011, 01:35:53 PM
Yes good movie. Very much like the 40's/50's comics. Good popcorn fun without the need for sex and bad language- refreshing. As for the wing it is a giant wing with both pusher props like a B-36 and 4 large turbojets. Not really based on anything- it is off the scale huge with a glass nose like a giant XB-35. Other aviation elements include a triebflugel and some airdropped fighters with a giant pusher prop. Other neat things include a mini-sub and a great 6x6 for the villain- a german staff car on steroids. All are well done. Worth seeing on the big screen.

I am quite sure the landing gear was from a B-36. Big wheels and TALLLLLLL.

Kids loved the movie.