Dornier Do 335 TL
The Plane:
The Dornier Do 335 was a twin piston engined fighter plane build in Germany since 1943. About 40 of those planes were build until the end of the war, but non of them was used in operational fighter units.
The Do 335 was a big, but also a fast plane, however the unsual eninge configuration caused several problems which prevented that the aircraft could enter operations.
However, Dorner was certain that the general layout of this plane was good, therefore it was used as a platform for different other projects in the following years. None of those never left the design phase.
The Do 335 TL is a speculative variation of the original Do 335 design - the afterward piston engine was replaced by a turbojet engine to provide a faster speed for the plane.
The model shows one of the Do 335 TL prototypes preparing for take off in late April 1945.
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The Model:
Its based on an old, simple 1/72 scale Lindberg kit I got form ebay, the kit was already started. Additional parts are form a Me262 (jet engine) and the spare parts box (air intakes, drop tanks). Painted with Revel Aqua Color, I used the oringal decals plus some form the spare part box.
I love this one, thanks! :wub:
1 thats LOVELY :wub:
2 why the hell didnt i think of that? :lol:
Very good. I like the base too.
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Nice model in a nice setting :thumbsup:
Is it ever ! Lovely model and setting for sure. That thing is huge ! I had to look at it a few times to wrap my head around it....looks a natural in that configuration !
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Love this a/c......so much whiff potential......great build an finish....... :thumbsup:
nice build