Do-335

**richkat** · #1 09-19-2010, 04:15 PM

Just started my first Ecardmodels kit, the DO-335. Very good kit,good fit. I think it came out a little dark on my printer but looks good anyway! Building this one as a sort of test build,am working on a repaint in natural metal to print on Red River metalic paper. Sort of a modern air racer look (Red Bull or Mercedes logos?) think it would make a cool air racer...Rich

**Swampfox** · #2 09-19-2010, 04:53 PM

I've always been a fan of the 335. I'll be watching to see how this works out for you.

Swampfox

**Tim Crowe** · #3 09-20-2010, 01:14 AM

I seem to remember a story when a captured 335 was being escorted back to the U.K. by two P-51's. It arrived 40 minutes before them.

Tim

**richkat** · #4 09-22-2010, 07:19 PM

Some where I read a tale of two P-51 Mustangs out on patrol who spotted a Do-335 flying at tree top level, the P-51's were up at 5000' or so, they dived on him, the pilot of the Do-335 spotted them comming and went to full throttle (they new this by a belch of black smoke from the plane) the Mustang pilot's said he simply left the in the dust,they were diving and still could not catch him!!...Rich

**piginapoke** · #5 09-22-2010, 07:43 PM

Same with some typhoons which couldn't keep up. Awesome aircraft. Just be careful when ejecting, or you got your arms ripped off!

Zathros · #6 09-22-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by richkat

Some where I read a tale of two P-51 Mustangs out on patrol who spotted a Do-335 flying at tree top level, the P-51's were up at 5000' or so, they dived on him, the pilot of the Do-335 spotted them comming and went to full throttle (they new this by a belch of black smoke from the plane) the Mustang pilot's said he simply left the in the dust,they were diving and still could not catch him!!...Rich

There is a story in the link below about P-51's escorting a captured DO 335 and the plane was so fast it arrived at the airport 45 minutes before the P-51's who could not keep up with it. Which means that all things being equal, this planed smoked the P-51's. That, and it is one really cool looking plane. There is some good info here about it.

Your model is exceptionally clean, great job!

Dornier Do 335 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**George_Canuck** · #7 01-20-2013, 03:37 PM

Nice technique. I'm trying to build the same model. As a beginner I find it exceptionally challenging. I'm looking forward to the rest of the build.

**richkat** · #8 01-20-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by George_Canuck

Nice technique. I'm trying to build the same model. As a beginner I find it exceptionally challenging. I'm looking forward to the rest of the build.

Sorry George, didn't take any more build photos....the kit built very well, only trouble I had was the gear well inner part hit the inside wing rib, a little trimming of that rib and all fit great. The root fairings are a bit of a challenge but workable. check out my other tread on this plane......Rich

Do-335

**richkat** · #9 01-20-2013, 05:03 PM

If your having trouble PM me George and I'll try to help you out.....Rich

**George_Canuck** · #10 01-21-2013, 06:26 PM

Rich the good thing about paper is I can always reprint. I tried to take the high road by laminating with balsa the ribs. However, I found some good quality card stock and I think I'll use that instead of the Balsa. I think I can get the hang of it! How do you PM? txs George