Meng DS-009 1/72 Dune Harkonnen Ornithopter

MENG Model Takes Flight with Dune Harkonnen Ornithopter Model Kit!

The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on Dune: Part Two, the next chapter of Frank Herbert's celebrated novel Dune, with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast. The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021's six-time Academy Award-winning Dune.

The big-screen epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert's acclaimed bestseller Dune with returning and new stars, including Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar nominee Josh Brolin, Oscar nominee Austin Butler, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Oscar winner Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, with Stellan Skarsgård, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem.

Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

MENG is set to unveil the DS-009 1/72 Dune Harkonnen Ornithopter model kit, licensed from Legendary Entertainment. Inspired by Legendary's Dune: Part Two, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's big screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi masterpiece DUNE, this meticulously crafted model, now available as an intricately designed kit, truly encapsulates the essence of this iconic aircraft. The Harkonnen Onithopter, distinguished by its six agile wings, delivers remarkable lift through rapid wing flaps. This feature not only facilitates vertical takeoffs and landings, but also provides exceptional maneuverability and speed in flight. Ingeniously designed, the ornithopter's wings can be retracted to allow for high-speed descents, preserving its signature agility.

The remarkable flying machine is a prized addition for Dune fans and a new challenge for modelers. This kit accurately captures the Harkonnen Ornithopter's intricate details, from its wings to its landing gear. Every part is carefully designed to offer a highly realistic representation and provide maximum enjoyment during assembly.

Features

• The model has a wingspan of 626mm and a length of 293mm once assembled.
• This kit includes four crew figures, transparent parts for the cockpit canopy, and a display stand.
  
• This detailed model features the accurate design and shape of the Harkonnen Ornithopter.
  
• The 1/72 Harkonnen Ornithopter with a wingspan of 626mm delivers an unmatched sense of amazement. Its massive size becomes even more pronounced compared to the MMS-014 Harkonnen Ornithopter. (The MMS-014 Harkonnen Ornithopter is sold separately.)
  
• A combination of frame components and transparent parts represents the cockpit canopy."
  
• This kit includes four crew figures.
  
• The gear mechanism inside the fuselage allows for independent control of each pair of wings, enabling the left and right sections to perform flapping motions up and down together.
  
• The wings can rotate, retract, and unfold as per the settings.
  
• The kit includes two sets of interchangeable landing gear systems, reproducing both the landing and flying modes.
  
• This kit includes a stand for the flight mode.

Whether you're a loyal fan of Dune or a modeler with an endless imagination for the sci-fi world, or both, this ornithopter model will be a highlight in your collection. It represents not only the technology of Herbert’s imagined future, but also serves as a bridge connecting you to the action-packed excitement of Dune. Experience the joy of assembling this ornithopter, and let it soar on your bookshelf!