1/32 Dornier DO 335 B-6 by HK models

[Kov1985]

Hello everyone.

 

I just rolled another one, thought I’d share it. Without further ado, here is HK models rendition of the Dornier DO-335 B-6 night fighter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The model itself was decent enough and quite capable of turning out a great build. The detail of rivets and panel lines are superb.
 

I did have a few issues with panels lining up though as the model does give you the option of open access panels all over it, using the same parts. Fitting the top of fuselage over the cockpit bulkheads and engines was a nightmare. Luckily I didn’t want to show off engine (interesting enough subject without all that), because I ground the hell out of it/ didn’t add pieces to make it fit.

 

Another problem I encountered was the instructions really needed proof reading before they were published. It had me drilling holes that I had to fill in because they shouldn’t have been there, a few things like that, but all in all a good kit compared to some others I’ve slogged through.

 

Now for the colour scheme choice. Because this aircraft didn’t actually go into production, it gave me the freedom to do what I wanted with the scheme. I do every time really, but no one can say it’s inaccurate.

 

For this I chose the standard night fighter scheme seen on the 262s at the time. They left the factory with all 76 underneath, with 75 upper. Ground crews then squiggled 76 all over the upper sides and blacked out the underside for night operations. So that’s exactly what I did. But like all models, I start with the black base. Then I used rlm75 to fill in panels. Then proceeded with the rest of the scheme.

Decals were from the kit and a few added from the Aims sheet I used for my 109k a while back.

 

 

 

 

for the underside, I also used the grey to pre shade. A little unorthodox to black base black, and the result was a bit bold for my liking to be honest, but my oil paint weathering over it dialled it all back a bit, and tones sat nicely in the end…

 

 

 

another thing I discovered while building this kit was the use of aluminium tape (from electrical shop for insulation) for the chrome on landing gear. So much better than silver paint. Insanely easy to use.

 

 

Anyway like I said it was a mongrel of a kit some places, but still turned out a good result. I intend on entering it in next comp just to see how well it does being such an unusual piece. We’ll see how it does…

[Norman]

lovely work ! cant wait to see it up close mate 

[Mike]

Great job.  Why do I ❤️ these ugly Dorniers so much?

[billn53]

I’m with Mike. I’ve loved the 335 from the first time I ever saw one. Your’s looks wonderful, but at 1/32 it must be a monster, size wise (one reason I haven’t tackled the one in my stash).

[Big Dave S]

Superb.

[Roberto]

What a beauty!

[amos brierley]

Nice - really nice.   😉

[BerndM]

Stunning build with a great paint job.

The Do 335 really screams for a what iff paint job, love this aircraft.

[mick]

excellent work

[Robin-42]

4 hours ago, billn53 said:

I’m with Mike. I’ve loved the 335 from the first time I ever saw one. Your’s looks wonderful, but at 1/32 it must be a monster, size wise (one reason I haven’t tackled the one in my stash).

I have two on my shelf, they do take up a lot of real estate. I was shocked when I saw the 1:1 scale one at the NASM, made the 234 parked beside it look dainty!

[Pantherhawk27263]

This is a stellar build! Beautiful work!!!

[Autle]

The Dornier 335 family are my favourite aircraft type and I reckon you've done a stella job on this one. I've got this very kit in my stash and hope it turns out as good. The camouflage is just right for that late war look. Top job and well done.

[Lewis95]

Top quality work. Well done mate

[Holzhamer]

Awesome model! Funny I don’t see many of these kits build, but your model can be a showcase

[Pete Robin]

Absolutely stunning paintwork. Top notch.

Regards

Pete

[spruecutter]

Beautiful!

[sammy da fish]

Stunning build there, I would be very proud of this one. 
Sammy

[Walter]

An amazing build and not surprised about fit problems especially if have things sre closed up.

[BleedingBlue]

Beautiful build and excellent paint job.  One of my all time favorite aircraft.  The radar operator needed to be very thin or they were in big trouble in the event of a bail out.