| Artikelnummer:: | VOLKSWS12 |
| Menge: | 5 |
Named "the anteater" for its particular shape, this is an aircraft model that is worth celebrating! Finally released as an SWS kit full of unique charm.
Differences between the Do 335 single-seat (A-0) and the Do 335 twin-seat (A-12)
1. From the early mass-produced single-seat bomber (A-0) to the mass-produced exercise bomber (A-12)
2. The front seat (with ejection seat) is almost identical, but the back seat (no ejection seat) has been added behind it, replacing of the mid-fuselage fuel tank
3. The backseat instrument panel was simplified with only the minimal requested instruments
4. The shape of the upper fuselage is very different due to the lump-like canopy of the backseat and its fairing
5. Square panel for rear engine inspection on the back of the backseat canopy on the right side of the fuselage
6. Foot hold to get in/off, added on the underside of the backseat canopy on the left side of the fuselage
The war situation was deteriorating day by day. Enemy heavy bombers invaded and arrived at the heart of the country without any problem. In order to bring about a miracle to the German Army which was about to be defeated, they had to work out a way to effectively attack the enemy's strategic sites. Under the circumstances, the Luftwaffe requested a "twin-engine high-speed bomber capable to reach the enemy lines where we don't own air superiority". What was the answer from the Dornier Company which had gotten a patent for tandem-mounted engines? The answer was an aircraft which was transformed from a bomber to a multi-role heavy fighter in the development stage. On the robust fuselage the DB 603 A were installed back and forth, making it a high-speed fighter with a phenomenal thrust power, the main girder of the box structure supporting the tough main wings is another particularity of this Luftwaffe double-engine aircraft. Everything is reproduced with this SWS kit.
