italeri DO-217 question ( does K + N = M + J )

[Test Graham]

I'm not familiar with the H.

But the N-2 will require a new belly, which is available as an aftermarket part.

[popeye]

Hi All,

would this mated to the 217 N give me the 217 H ?

cheers

Jerry

Why a 217 H ? - there were just 3 V-Muster with DB 603 with supercharger and experiments with a "Höhenzentrale" DB 601 in the fuselage - all not very well documented.

[brewerjerry]

Hi

found this.

.......the programme was continued by three prototypes powered by 950 hp (708 kW) Junkers Jumo 211A engines. The last of these (Do 217 V4) carried armament and, to improve directional stability, had enlarged vertical tail surfaces and modified dive brakes, whose four segments when closed formed the tail cone. A further three Jumo-engined aircraft were followed by two ......

....... Do 217H Designation of 21st Do 217E when fitted with turbocharged DB 601 engines for trial purposes.........

http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_albums/ti...%20Do%20217.htm

The V5 prototype was fitted with them and flew in June 1939. Later it was retested with DB 601s and was the third of six aircraft given the official designation Do 217A-0.[18] The Jumo 211 B-1 was used in the V5 prototype. But in September 1939 the water pump and entire cooling system failed. On 28 April 1940 the DB601 A-1s were fitted

Do 217H : Conversion of a Do 217E with DB 601 engines fitted with experimental turbo-superchargers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_217

It seems the V's had a thinner fuselage ? apparently the V9 ( which 217E was based on ) introduced a deepened fuselage & bombay.

But i am not to sure from the stuff on the net, some of it is a bit vague to me.

And hence wondered about a 217 H

cheers

Jerry

[Test Graham]

Manfred Griehl has written a history "Do217-317-417" which has information on the H. It is not the best-written of works, but there's some good stuff in there.

The trials of early A-0 airframes with DB601R was in 1940 but not relevant here. Yes, all aircraft before the V-9(E-series) had a shallower fuselage and were intended for less powerful engines.

The Do217H was a variant of the E intended for glide-bomb use. Three prototypes were eventually built with variants of the DB603 engine and at least two wingspans.

So yes, combining the E fuselage with M engines (and K-2 wings?) will give you an H, of some kind, but without photos or better information the more subtle changes making up the H-type remain unknown.

Edited October 15, 2010 by Graham Boak

[brewerjerry]

Hi Graham,

Thanks for the reply,

I think I have all my winter projects sorted now just need to get two 217N & one 217 E kits.

Time to spend some dosh...

cheers

jerry

ouch

just went to my local hobby store $45cdn = £28 each looks like i will be visiting ebay

Edited October 15, 2010 by brewerjerry