Today I present a model of a civilian Dornier DO-27 in service of “Feuerwehrflugdienst Niedersachsen” (Fire Air Service Lower Saxony /northern Germany).
For us aircraft modelers the model is in the non-conventional scale 1:87 (HO). I've found this model a few weeks ago on a Model Exhibition.
It was particularly interesting for me to find this model, since there was mainly railway
models on exhibit. A small company in Germany manufactures excellent vehicles, aircraft and helicopter models in partially limited edition. An overview can be found here:
http://www.arsenalm.de/AIRPOWER87+-+Flugzeug-Plastikmodellbausaetze+1-87/
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The DO-27 shown here in the version flew in the
60's - 80's in the state of Lower Saxony mainly in forest fire reconnaissance for the regional fire service.
The model is not just in addition for railway enthusiasts, it also provides the collectors of smaller aircraft standards an interesting alternative. It is provided with recessed engravings and shows for the small 1:87 scale an amazing amount of detail.
A particular gimmick is a holder for the - dismantled- wings. However, this is mainly for the - also offered- German Air Force Do in rail transport. Some details such as
cockpit colors and fittings shall be supplemented itself by internet research. The glass parts are thin and clear. Only when fitting the front window I had to rework a little bit.
A small but sufficient decal sheet is included.