These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.
Description
The German Do 217M-1 bomber was a variant of the Do 217 series, equipped with DB 603A engines producing 1,750 horsepower. Combined with four-blade propellers, this significantly improved the bomber’s flight performance and increased its maximum speed to 557 km/h, though at the cost of reduced range. The Do 217M-1 served with Luftwaffe bomber and reconnaissance squadrons until the end of World War II. In spring 1945, the Allies captured one such bomber in Beldringe, Denmark. The aircraft received RAF markings and flew to Schleswig in September 1945. In October, it was relocated to Farnborough airfield in Great Britain. On October 18, it made its first test flight, and on November 4, 1945, it participated in a demonstration flight as part of a special squadron of captured Luftwaffe aircraft. The aircraft remained in Britain until the mid-1950s.


Key Features
Captured Do 217M-1 bomber seized by the Allies in spring 1945 and adopted into RAF service
Detailed reproduction of the large glazed cockpit
Accurate aircraft geometry based on real Do 217M-1 bomber specifications
Includes decals with RAF identification markings


Model Information
Scale: 1:48
Number of Parts: 204
Length: 366 mm
Width: 399 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic