Beany's Dornier Do 335
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Beany's Dornier Do 335
After my rather humiliating failure to start previously, I've managed to find another pair of genuine FROG
contenders this time. Here I will be concentrating on the Dornier first, and then will progress to the Boston if time
permits afterwards.
I had intended to do the British scheme, but as the paint plan shows the German RLM colours it will give me a chance to
try out the Humbrol RLM acrylics I have just brought, namely RLM 74, 75 and 76 for this scheme (and RLM 66 for the interior).
I got home from work early today and began work on the Dornier. The props, like most of the parts, have seam lines that
need tidying up. These spinners will lose the prop blades soon as this model will be posed on the Sky Base with a couple of
home made acetate prop blurs added.
All that needs fitting inside are the two seats, and the cockpit floor, which has some nice wheel well detail, but this won't be
seen as she will be wheels up as I've said.
I am really enjoying this kit, it is flying together.
Holes in the wings had to be opened up for the antennae array for the version I am doing.
I am using an old tube of Humbrol glue, one advantage of which is it is rather gloopy but does bind very quickly. A few hours
work and she is already mounted on the SkyBase, sans prop blades as promised.
No way these parts (intakes and exhaust) can go on like that. Out with the mini drill bits and pin vice.
Canopies just posed in place, not glued yet. First job tomorrow will be a coat or two of primer. Loving this kit!!!
Cheers
Al.
contenders this time. Here I will be concentrating on the Dornier first, and then will progress to the Boston if time
permits afterwards.
I had intended to do the British scheme, but as the paint plan shows the German RLM colours it will give me a chance to
try out the Humbrol RLM acrylics I have just brought, namely RLM 74, 75 and 76 for this scheme (and RLM 66 for the interior).
I got home from work early today and began work on the Dornier. The props, like most of the parts, have seam lines that
need tidying up. These spinners will lose the prop blades soon as this model will be posed on the Sky Base with a couple of
home made acetate prop blurs added.
All that needs fitting inside are the two seats, and the cockpit floor, which has some nice wheel well detail, but this won't be
seen as she will be wheels up as I've said.
I am really enjoying this kit, it is flying together.
Holes in the wings had to be opened up for the antennae array for the version I am doing.
I am using an old tube of Humbrol glue, one advantage of which is it is rather gloopy but does bind very quickly. A few hours
work and she is already mounted on the SkyBase, sans prop blades as promised.
No way these parts (intakes and exhaust) can go on like that. Out with the mini drill bits and pin vice.
Canopies just posed in place, not glued yet. First job tomorrow will be a coat or two of primer. Loving this kit!!!
Cheers
Al.
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Al,
Fast - and good - work, sir!
regards,
Martin
Fast - and good - work, sir!
regards,
Martin
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Very cool!
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Good choice. Strange looking beast!
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Quick work Al. Looking good so far.
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Nice work Al, I have the Matchbox repop of this so am pleased to see that it goes together so nicely.
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Looking good!
The '335 has always fascinated me - can you imagine what would have happened if the Germans had had them in quantity?!
The '335 has always fascinated me - can you imagine what would have happened if the Germans had had them in quantity?!
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
They'd have been bankrupt, with no engines for other aircraft?DazDaMan wrote:Looking good!
The '335 has always fascinated me - can you imagine what would have happened if the Germans had had them in quantity?!
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
I have the Revell re-issue of the Arrow from I dunno, maybe 1979, with another unbuilt one that is missing parts..........the Boston has nice RAAF decals, if a bit nasty in tone. Great subjects, both of them. The Do335 represented in the kit is, I understand, a composite, as the only nightfighters that were completed were single seat. This is actually a two seat trainer variant.
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Yeah, the box Colour Painting Guide has this note: "The scheme shown here represents the camouflage that would probably have been applied to the A-6 version of the Do.335 which was not completed and flown before the end of the war."gnomemeansgnome wrote:The Do335 represented in the kit is, I understand, a composite, as the only nightfighters that were completed were single seat. This is actually a two seat trainer variant.
Regarding the Boston, I have recently purchased some White Ensign Models enamel paints in RAAF shades = Earth Brown, Foliage Green, Sky Blue, and Interior Green which I intend to use on it.
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Blimey thats a fast start on the Arrow Al, looking very cool on the flight stand. Think I recognise the Boston kit too and its great to see it getting an airing.
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Nice work on the intakes and exhausts. You've got a move on .
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
How's the painting going Al?
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Re: Beany's Dornier Do 335
Stalled on this one getting ready for Farnborough last weekend. Will attempt to get it finished this week. I'll be brush painting it - Humbrol RLM Acrylics seem awful to spray.
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