HK Models 01E021 1:32 Dornier Do 335 B-6 Night Fighter Military Plane Kit

This is a HK Models 01E021 1:32 Dornier Do 335 B-6 Night Fighter Plastic Model Kit. The Do 335 was also a robust and highly manoeuvrable machine, and one that could actually cope with a rear engine failure. It was also one of the few aircraft of the time that was fitted with an ejection seat. Should this need to be used, the canopy, rear pro- peller and upper tail fin would be blasted away by the use of explosive bolts, preventing the pilot from striking them on his way out. Another unusual feature of this aircraft was the cruciform tail layout. A downward pointing fin was included, which would hopefully negate any possible rear propeller damage that could result from an awkward landing. First flown in 1943, the project wasn’t without its problems. Whilst the aircraft was in- herently stable on both ground and in the air, due to the rear engine resting behind the centre of gravity, it did suffer from some technical issues that were never overcome, such as a weak undercarriage. Despite the great hopes that the Germans had for the Do 335, like many of their wonder designs, it simply came too late to make any difference, with only 37 being built by the war’s end. Allies evaluation of this Do 335 ‘Pfeil’ showed that it was an excellent performer and could have been a serious opponent, had it not been for Germany’s lack of production capability and onerous bureaucratic and person- al in-fighting. The subjects of this kit release are the proposed B-6 night fighter variant, and the M17 night fighter prototype that had been completed under the French custody after the end of World War II.

Condition: Factory New
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes

Manufacturer: HK Models
Model Number: 01E021
MSRP: $274.99

Category 1: Model Kits
Category 2: 1:32


The Trainz SKU for this item is P12547923.

Trainz Product Id: 12547923