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Description
This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.
The Dornier Do335A was a fighter aircraft developed by Germany during World War II. It was equipped with a liquid-cooled V-type 12-cylinder engine that produced 1800 horsepower at the front and rear of the aircraft. It had propellers in the front and rear, and a cross-shaped tail. It was armed with one 30mm cannon and two 20mm cannons on the nose. The prototype had its first flight in October 1943, and the mass-produced version was completed in September 1944. Due to the worsening situation, production did not progress, and the number of this aircraft completed was very small. It was hoped that it would play an important role in air defense battles against the Allied onslaught, but the war ended before it was able to take part in battle.
The plastic parts of this kit were made by Dragon, accurately modeling this unique twin-engine aircraft in 1/72 scale. The kit can be built as the mass-produced Do335A daytime fighter type, or the engine-enhanced Do335A-1. The front and main landing gear and interior details for the landing gear compartments are highly realistic; the cockpit features seats and instrument panels. Photo-etched parts are included, as are decals for three versions, one of them the restored version on display at the Smithsonian. Order yours now!
- [Size]: Approximately 19.2cm long when completed
- [Includes]: Photo-etched parts, decals for 3 versions
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 3:
Basic Skills Required
Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.
To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.
Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.
Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.