"GERMAN ARROWS" - OFFICIAL DO-335 GB

I would think that since so very few ever got into production it begs for a rather "open" interpretation for the paint scheme.

Hey PJ... I dont remember having the big opening at the back where the prop shaft would be, but yes on the gaps on either side of the rear engine mount, where I just filled with epoxy. I used epoxy because it not only filled the gaps, but also bonded the resin piece to the fuselage. The front engine gap I filled just a bit differently, my kit being a Monogram I had to move the engine forward which left a 1/8 gap between firewall and fuselage.  I was able to take a piece of "plastistruct" about 1/4 inch wide and bonded to the firewall which then fit beautifully.

As far as a "what if" paint... shoot, check mine out and the whole build was what if. I agree that all splinter schemes that these beautiful old birds left the factories with ( the very few that were completed) were notjust boring ...they were BORING!!! I look forward to something ddifferent and would love to see your "what if".

I intend to do one more shortly after the new year begins, and I will guarantee you it as the first one will be what if. A med theme maybe... hmmm.

Take care

Doug

Rrider

Thanks bud! So I'm not the only one with this problem I see? You usually have to grind stuff off to make the resin parts fit but here u have to add. Did you use the Quickboost rear engine? My assembly was about 1/16 or so short in reaching the rear bulkhead so I had to cut it off to stretch it and another huge gap had to be filled in at the rear bulkhead contact point with the fuselage.

These are the problem areas

It will be best to leave off the fuel tank and rear engine to make painting easier. Both pieces slide right in and can be secured after the camo is done. I can then add the delicate solder plumbing to the rear engine and close off the cut done to stretch the assembly.

The fuselage went together with plast I weld needing no filler at all. The parts fit was super. The front engine minus the mount is glued on but will be easy to mask off for the camo work.

I think this way, the Dornier will be shown in a way not normally seen. When ever possible, I like to open up the model to show the interior.

As I get closer for the exterior paint work, I wonder about doing a "what if" camo. There were only 2 B2's done and like the rest of the 335's the camo is rather boring. I have seen a couple of  "what if" paint jobs involving mottling and thin wavy lines all over the top and sides. Not really historically accurate but way cooler paint job. Just playing with the idea. What do you guys think?

PJ, I had to do something similar to mine too! Its coming out good.

Reasoned... Good to hear from you again, I'm not the administrator... but I have a hunch that Clemens will be very happy to welcome another!

Hey, man do I ever miss stuff as I age, can I still get in on this GB?  Soon as I get motivated and finish up the B-36 I've got a Mono Do-335 as part of a twin pack to build.  Excited to look thru you guys wipe's.

Thanks for the nice compliments guys!! I hope you all had a great Turkey Day!

I was able to cut multiple thin strips of plastic sheet and laminate them around the front engine firewall to fill up a huge gap

This is how it looks in place, better fit now

Getting ready to close up the fuselage, soon to look like MAgather's build.

This was Vallejo, Black Green and Brown Violet if I recall correctly.  

Can't fault the paint, had a major brain fart and didn't see how they would look before it was too late.

OK, I had some major progress (or so I thought, then came here to see the other good work going on. )  

Earlier in my notes I threw some smack at Tamiya regarding the location and numbers of ejection pin marks. I'll stand by those comments, but WOW, do the big parts fit together nice.  A real quality model and that is for sure. 

Anyway, here are some WIPS of my fuse assembly:

Junkie:

Very nice work.  

And you too Sheptr The color issue is always a challenge.  Whose paint did you use?

Really good looking detail PJ. Outstanding work.

Cheers

Tony

Hey everyone,

Had fun building this.  So much fun I didn't take any more WIP pics.

I'm not ecstatic with the colors, (The green is a bit too green, and the Olive color is a bit too brown) but it came out nice enough.

Anyway, I figured I'd at least post the completed photos.

Thanks for hosting, Clemens!

PJ,

Great looking work!  Love the extra detail that the aires sets bring to a project.  Yours is looking spot on!!

Matt

That's some sharp looking work for shure, PJ! You are doing a hell of a job on this one!

Happy thanksgiving to all of you!

PJ, awesome work there, that's a great looking build.

First I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving Day  . I just have enough time to sneak in here between breaks from kitchen duty helping the misses out. Got the resin parts painted and still checking the fit of other parts like the mounts and exhaust pipes yet to be mounted. Unfortunately, the camera did not capture the subtle shading and highlighting of the engine bolts and other raised details. The front engine's firewall has a gap that I need to cover using thin plastic strips laminated to take up the void. Once the resin engines go on, I will add more plumbing with thin solder and wires. This is where I'm at:

Thanks gents for the comments. It's been too quiet here so let me throw in a minor progress report.. Got all the resin parts soaked in degreaser and rinsed ready for some paint. I was playing around some more sanding, trimming and testing the fit of these parts. I laugh at the description of "Drop In" resin update, no such thing.

There is some fine looking work going on here guys!  The addition of the metalic tape really looks sharp, RE your info on the exposed IP back, I've never understood why they were so sloppily fit like that, But have read and seen pictures (mainly on the 190s and 109s ) where a piece of canvas was used to cover these openings. I wonder if the Do335 was the same? Good info none the less...

Keep up the great work!

Doug

Looking very good, PJ!

Made a lot of progress these last couple of days. I sprayed the office, rear engine compartments and front wheel well. Colors were 66 for the pit and 02 for the well and engine areas.

I also painted the IP, punched out the instrument decals with my micro punch and used Testors clear parts cement for the instrument lenses.

I added some Eduard belts to dress up the seat. I still have to paint a few more tiny details there.

The B-2 model carried an extra fuel tank in the bomb bay so I painted it black and instead of painting the straps aluminum, I cut some thin strips of metallic tape and attached them on

Extra fuel tank in the bomb bay

I was up till 3am last night doing major surgery on the fuselage cutting panels. I trimmed the resin pieces and got a preliminary fit to see how they look

The fit is pretty good and the details are very sharp and crisp. I also sliced off 1/2 of the front nose panels for the other Aires resin set.

These resin sets bring a ton of detail to the front and rear areas, including the exhaust pipes.

MA

Found this link which  proves your IP wiring theory correct.

 http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=do335+cockpit&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=8B6480F0CC994EE2137AB239FC8092B7EFEEF8B1&selectedIndex=64

MA

You are correct in the IP wiring being visible, it's only logical as to how it sits in relation to the lower part of the windscreen. And I too would assume for each instrument to have a wire out back. I just found it curious that the Dornier boys couldn't be a little neater. Another example would be all the exposed engine plumbing visible thru the Dora's wheel wells.

PJ

Near as I can tell, the rear of the IP is visible below the front windscreen, and I just assumed that each instrument would have it's own plumbing. I like references, but they are particularly hard to come by for the 335. I'd love to sweet talk a docent at the NASM into letting me spend some time behind the stanchions with my camera and a couple of lenses. Doubt it will ever happen tho. Anyway, absent references, I just make educated guesses. My wing plumbing is a combo of a shot I saw and some creative speculation.

Mustang

I'm not sure how you've got a build calendar that goes out that far, but I'm either jealous or depressed. I sort of work by passion. What inspires me to build right now.  Thus when Clemens announce this, and my carrier entry was getting lots of ugly, I decided to switch gears back to a love 30+ years ago- Luft.

MA

I'm surprised since the Germans were so meticulous that the IP wiring would be visible from the top front of the windscreen. The plumbing in the back of the IP looks great and I will borrow your method if you don't mind. I'm almost done with the cockpit and other details and will post some pictures when I finish them. Cool idea for using the old cigar box.

Mustang

I've had  this kit since 03 when it came out. I know what you mean about eventually getting to build a particular one. One of the oldest un built kits I have in my stash is the Testors/Italeri Puma that I got in 1979 and I'm presently working on it. 

PJ:

I got that cigar box 35 years ago or more and it's traveled with me everywhere.  I've got some other boxes as well, Just seemed to work for paints.  

Thanks everybody for the leads. I'm going to have to snake one of these 162's up!

plastikjunkie:I've got one of these Tamiya 335's in the stash with a double throw down Aires update kit w/2 engines and it's da bomb!! Won't happen this year or in 14 but maybe in 15 I'll build it.

MA... nice collection! I wish I had started a collection when I was a kid! Lol... Thanks for sharing.

Doug

SchattenSpartan

Hey Joe, Dragon also offers one wiht forward swept wings:

It just looks so nice  

John

Hey Joe, Dragon also offers one wiht forward swept wings:

It just looks so nice  

Mustang

Just looked and Ebay has a bunch of them

plastickjunkie

and I have these two on deck for future GB