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Dornier DO-335 A-0 "Pfeil" (1/48 Monogram)


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I'm calling this one done, Monogram's 1974 issue of the DO-335 Pfeil. There are nicer kits out there, but this one was in the stash, and I do like a challenge!

Kit was rescribed completely, molded in engine details cut out and the forward and rear cowls closed, exhaust boxed in (and reduced in size), rear engine radiator flaps opened and boxed in, clear nav lights made from drilled acrylic rod, elevators cut free and dropped, molded in cowl guns removed and replaced with brass tube guns.

The wheel wells, gear, and cockpit were detailed with copper and brass wire, aluminum tubing, sheet plastic and some photo etch belts , and Ultracast exhaust stacks (designed for the Tamiya kit) were used.

Paint is Tamiya acrylic, and weathering is oils and pastels, with Cutting edge decals.

Hope you like,

Colin

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and an interesting size comparison, it shows what a huge airplane the Pfeil really was! -

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Thanks for looking,

Colin

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A lovely build of the awesome 335 and it's good to see you have modelled an actual prototype rather than the usual "What ifs" or "Luftwaffe 46" examples more usually seen. I am however a bit puzzled as to the holes in the tyres to achieve the weighted look. Not really a criticism but a bit of filler would have been nice. A great build, let's see some more please.

Trev.

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A lovely build of the awesome 335 and it's good to see you have modelled an actual prototype rather than the usual "What ifs" or "Luftwaffe 46" examples more usually seen. I am however a bit puzzled as to the holes in the tyres to achieve the weighted look. Not really a criticism but a bit of filler would have been nice. A great build, let's see some more please.

Trev.T

Thanks, no reason not to fill the tire holes, I just didn't get around to it until after I started painting, and then it was to late. I have a couple more photo's that I didn't put up before, the real A-0 and the restored ones ...

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Thanks, everyone for the comments, I enjoy the old Monogram kits - they let you do some real modelling!

Colin

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Maybe the tyre issue was more realistic than I gave you credit for, such a heavy bird with a high landing speed they may have looked like this more often than not.

Trev.

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