1/32 Dornier Do 335 Zerstorer

Description

This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The Dornier Do-335 “Pfeil” (“Arrow”) was the fastest piston-engined German Luftwaffe aircraft of WWII, and was also the only military aircraft of the time to feature a “push-pull” engine layout airframe. The B-Series “Zerstrer” (“Destroyer”) was a heavily armed version intended specifically for the heavy daylight fighter and interceptor roles, with the first two prototypes (M13 and M14) being completed during 1944-1945. These prototypes were single-seat high-speed destroyers, powered by two DB 603E engines in a push-pull configuration. The Do-335 B-2 version featured impressively heavy armament consisting of three MK 103 30mm cannons (two in the wings and one firing through the forward engine) and two cowl-mounted MG 151 20mm cannons.

This huge kit features fine recessed panel lines, tens of thousands of accurately positioned rivets, landing gear that can be completed in the raised or lowered position, positional flaps and separately-molded ailerons, plus positionable access panels for the engines and other areas. Plenty of interior detail too, with a nice cockpit, front and rear engines and engine compartments, fuel tank, and other interior details.

Parts come molded in gray. Kit includes photo-etched parts and decals.