1:72 Dornier Do 215B-4

Dornier Do 215B-4 (1:72, ICM)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the German twin-engine aircraft Dornier Do 215B-4 in 1:72 scale from ICM. It is a classic injection-molded kit that can be built with ordinary modeling skills – cutting the parts from the sprues, cleaning up, gluing and painting. The glazed nose section of the fuselage is characteristic of this type and puts the emphasis on careful building and masking of the glazing. Check the exact number of parts and marking options against the manufacturer's part number for this item.

The real subject

The Dornier Do 215 was derived from the Do 17Z bomber and was originally created as an export machine. The Do 215B-4 version was used above all for long-range photographic reconnaissance; the Luftwaffe operated it at the beginning of the Second World War. The aircraft had the typical glazed cockpit and reconnaissance cameras. It was built only in limited numbers, which makes it a less common subject.

Building and painting tips

Cut the parts from the sprues and bond them with liquid modeling cement for plastic. Paint the cockpit interior and the extensive glazing and bring them out before you close the fuselage; mask the clear glazing thoroughly when spraying, because it makes up a prominent part of the model. Apply a primer and the colors with an airbrush, apply the decals after a gloss coat and bring out the panel lines with a wash.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of German aircraft of the Second World War
• Those interested in reconnaissance and less common types
• Modelers with experience of glazed cockpits in 1:72
• Followers of the Dornier Do 17 / Do 215 line

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.