1/32 HK Do 335 A-0 Arrow Werk #240102 (Finished)

Actually yes, you were missed.  I hadn't seen any builds from you for awhile.  I was afraid we had lost another modeller! (Of course, you had posted in the last month, so no worries about your health  )

Now about the DO-335, it's an example of your usual superlative work.  I think any defects may be down to the kit, and not your skill.  I can say that 1/32nd aircraft are either well-done in manufacturing, or not so good.

The DO-335 is one of those aircraft that benefited from never going into production and revealing its flaws! 

Gary

I was just wondering about you.  Beautiful job on the Arrow.  I did the two seater version way back when I was a kid.  Pretty unique aircraft.

Nice "Anteater" Lawdog!  Looking at the great chipping in the wheel wells, it reminded me of a comment that Eric "Winkle" Brown made when test flying the Do-335.  He noted that the nosewheel made a firm thump under his seat when it retracted.

The Do-335 was probably not terribly maneuverable due to its massive size. At around 45 feet both ways, it approached the dimensions of a medium bomber.  The rudder and elevator were supposedly heavy while the power assisted ailerons were light.  As ohers mentioned, the plane was still going through its teething phase, so a lot of bugs remained to be addressed.

I, for one was getting concerned about the lack of LD build posts! I was really worried about getting my fix, so, Happy to see you back!

Great deatilng on this build as always.

Your models are some of my favorites.  Glad to see you are still building.

That's the nicest DO-335 I've seen. A real beauty, Joe.

And yes, I missed you too. As mentioned above, was afraid we had lost you.

I think I'll take my coffee, go downstairs and throw rocks at my current model now.

Great job. Well done.

Great job, Joe. Paint looks amazing.

BK

Hi, Joe -

Glad to see you still producing great builds, this one is just a fine job. Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

GAF

Actually yes, you were missed.  I hadn't seen any builds from you for awhile.  I was afraid we had lost another modeller! (Of course, you had posted in the last month, so no worries about your health  )

Now about the DO-335, it's an example of your usual superlative work.  I think any defects may be down to the kit, and not your skill.  I can say that 1/32nd aircraft are either well-done in manufacturing, or not so good.

The DO-335 is one of those aircraft that benefited from never going into production and revealing its flaws! 

Gary

 

 

Thanks Gary. Still vertical.  I'll hope to get back to posting some more stuff in the future.  

keavdog

I was just wondering about you.  Beautiful job on the Arrow.  I did the two seater version way back when I was a kid.  Pretty unique aircraft.

 

Thanks John.  Indeed, I see why they called it the Aardvark.  Reminds me more of a shark though.  

Real G

Nice "Anteater" Lawdog!  Looking at the great chipping in the wheel wells, it reminded me of a comment that Eric "Winkle" Brown made when test flying the Do-335.  He noted that the nosewheel made a firm thump under his seat when it retracted.

The Do-335 was probably not terribly maneuverable due to its massive size. At around 45 feet both ways, it approached the dimensions of a medium bomber.  The rudder and elevator were supposedly heavy while the power assisted ailerons were light.  As ohers mentioned, the plane was still going through its teething phase, so a lot of bugs remained to be addressed.

 

Thanks G.  Regarding the gear bays, that's the liquid frisket technique and I'm pleased with the effect.  Realistic or not, it draws the eye into that area.  I forgot to do that in the nose gear...doh!

Thanks for the technical info.  It has just over a 17 inch wingspan in this scale, so it was a challenge to ship.  I recall reading the B-25 was Actuallt quite maneuverable with the right pilot.  

damouav

I, for one was getting concerned about the lack of LD build posts! I was really worried about getting my fix, so, Happy to see you back!

Great deatilng on this build as always.

 

Thanks Damian, I how you're doing well in the land of everything will kill ya....population 9....oh wait now 8....  

wpwar11

Your models are some of my favorites.  Glad to see you are still building.

 

Thanks! That means alot to me. I was thinking my work was getting repetious and stale.  I will try to post more in the future.    

Greg

That's the nicest DO-335 I've seen. A real beauty, Joe.

And yes, I missed you too. As mentioned above, was afraid we had lost you.

I think I'll take my coffee, go downstairs and throw rocks at my current model now.

 

Thanks Greg.  I did just turn half a century which I'm trying to come to terms with.  Hopefully the big guy upstairs will give me more time....

I hope you're doing well.  

lurch

Great job. Well done.

 

Thank you Lurch

BrandonK

Great job, Joe. Paint looks amazing.

BK

 

Thanks Brandon, I hope you're doing well.  

patrick206

Hi, Joe -

Glad to see you still producing great builds, this one is just a fine job. Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

 

lawdog114

 

 

damouav

I, for one was getting concerned about the lack of LD build posts! I was really worried about getting my fix, so, Happy to see you back!

Great deatilng on this build as always.

 

 

 

 

Thanks Damian, I how you're doing well in the land of everything will kill ya....population 9....oh wait now 8....  

 

Cheecky Bugger! I had real concerns like others that something very, very bad may have happened. I'm truly glad that you're are OK, and havent lost your sense of humor!

As it happens, I got bitten by a Red Back Spider on the weekend, the cousin being the Black Widow. Wont eat you, but hurts a treat.

Take care.

OOOOh!OOOOh! A PFEIL !

 I know a Family who spells their name that way! Nice Job on a weird Bird,And been wondering where ya been. Glad ta see this post and Pics. Yes, I am working on this problem now.

damouav

 

 

lawdog114

 

 

damouav

I, for one was getting concerned about the lack of LD build posts! I was really worried about getting my fix, so, Happy to see you back!

Great deatilng on this build as always.

 

 

 

 

Thanks Damian, I how you're doing well in the land of everything will kill ya....population 9....oh wait now 8....  

 

 

 

 

Cheecky Bugger! I had real concerns like others that something very, very bad may have happened. I'm truly glad that you're are OK, and havent lost your sense of humor!

As it happens, I got bitten by a Red Back Spider on the weekend, the cousin being the Black Widow. Wont eat you, but hurts a treat.

Take care.

 

 

Very Cheeky....lol.  Damn....hope you feel better.  Glad it wasn't the Sidney Funnel Web.  

Tanker-Builder

OOOOh!OOOOh! A PFEIL !

 I know a Family who spells their name that way! Nice Job on a weird Bird,And been wondering where ya been. Glad ta see this post and Pics. Yes, I am working on this problem now.

 

Thanks for the kind words Tanker.

Wow LD, that thing is going to take up some shelf space for sure! Outstanding finish as usual.