2
years ago the theme of our modelling circle (www.matterhorncircle.ch.vu)
was “prototypes”. As this time I became intrigued by the Do 335 and acquired
two of the Tamiya kits: the twin seat trainer and the heavy armed version. As I
have an aversion to sticking swastikas on any model, I decided to build these as
captured or fallen eagles in service with the RAF and French Air Force.
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Modelling
the French version was easy, as decals are included with the Tamiya kit. The
colour was a bit difficult to hit correctly as photos indicate that it was an
off green khaki colour. Anyhow, I sprayed it twice, and am still not sure that I
have the correct shade.
The
interpretation of the RAF version was more difficult, and here fellow
“internet” modellers, such as Mr. Padriac Conway, were a great boon by
providing me with heaps of detail, in particular regarding the mix of USAF and
RAF markings and the various colours on this bird. A big thank you, gents!
Anyhow, I hope that my interpretation is correct.
Even
though these models were a fun build, with no real problems, my slow pace
resulted in me completing them a year late. Ah, well, better late than never.
Now I can continue with my 50’s jets, which was the topic last year.
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In
real life the Do 335 must have been quite a beast. It was huge and powerful.
When these aircraft were flown from
Munich
to
France
, they arrived 45 minutes
ahead of the escorting P-51 Mustangs! There is little doubt that the heavy armed
version with its twin 30 mm cannons could have done serious damage to a B-17.
However, the problems which continually beset the Dornier engineers, persisted
with the aircraft being tested by the allies. The twin seater crashed fatally at
Farnborough after a fire in the rear engine, and the French aircraft was
scrapped following a less serious incident with a collapsed undercarriage.
Sinuhe
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