Mr. Hudson Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Hi all, here i want to show my Dornier Do 215 B-5 Nachtjäger: Kit + Construction: The ICM model is very well detailed, but has substantial fitting problems due to a complex part division and some "manufacturing inaccuracies". Nevertheless, a beautiful model can be built. The only in my opinion necessary modification of the model is to increase the cooling air intakes. The FuG 202 antennae were srcatch bulit. Original aircarft: With the introduction of the DB 601 series engines, the Do 17 received the new RLM number 215. The B-5 was the last model of this aircraft series from the early 30s. Originally planned as a fast passenger aircraft, the latest variant of the series had a maximum speed of 480 km / h. Only 17 (20 in an other source) of this night fighter variant were built. First, the Do 215 B-5 were equipped only with an infrared viewer Spanner (red headlight in the front). In late 1941 the first FuG 202 were installed in the machine. Whether the infrared viewer was still used at this time, is unknown to me so my model shows both. My machine is a plane of Nachtjagdgeschwader 2 (night fighter squadron), in the spring of 1942 long distance night fighter raids were carried out form Leeuwarden (Netherlands) up to the whole UK. There bombers were hunted, who were returning from their operations over the Reich. Some Do 215 B-5 should have been in service until May 1944. Walkaround: Bottom: Some Details: Hope you like this model. Criticism, notes, and comments are gladly welcome. Greetings from Germany. Kai Edited October 22, 2017 by Mr. Hudson 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Brilliant build, Kai, and the antennae are beautifully done! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 She's a work of art. Just watching her is a humbling experience. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 A very nice model indeed, I had no idea that there were so few of these night fighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Kai,, INCREDIBLE & STUNNING.. OMG !! I do think the Germans made some really nice aircrafts with super designs { yes yes SO did the AMERICANS , British } where you have so many different schemes to choose from and this ONE IS EXCEPTIONALLY built.. GORGEOUS Build..as ever.. BRAVO WELL DONE Kai... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 What an absolute beauty (and a marvel that it is even completed). I attempted to build one of these ICM 215s many years ago but never got the cockpit section joined to the wings and fuselage, the fit was so bad. Very well done for finishing it and for the beautiful finish you have achieved. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one72 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Brilliantly built and photographed. Great finesse and attention to detail. Well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scopedog3 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Well done Kai, excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Great build perfect presented, like it? Love it, especially the radar antennas and all the other fine details. The paint work is also spot on, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanuszPL Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 A rare and beautiful kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Superb finsih, especially in 1:72nd..lovely aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Only the second day of 2015, and the quality bar has jumped a few notches. The precision and superb finish of this build are absolutely top-drawer -take a look at that canopy! Welcome aboard; that is one heck of an introduction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Very, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Wonderful work there! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watcher Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Delete - wrong scale. Edited January 2, 2015 by Watcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Ohh, I say! Rather splendid old chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Perfect work! - I did once model of exactly the same machine as scratch conversion from Monogram Do 17Z (including corrected flaws in wing, DB engines, nose, radar etc..) - but this is only a shadow of your model Cheers Jerzy-Wojtek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Absolutely superb model! keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Great model and fantastic photos !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Stunning achievement! Excellent work on the build, painting, scratchbuilt antennae, photography...just a fantastic job all around. Welcome to Britmodeller, Kai! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Stunning build. The radar... in 72nd... very impressive indeed. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Fantastic job! Very realistic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thueser Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 stunning work and nice representation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_L Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Fantastic work. I'd be delighted to get anywhere near that in larger scales, yet this is 72nd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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