1/48 Monogram Do-335
Another old Monogram kit, with an option to build the two-seater. While it shows it's age, it still holds up pretty good, as do most of the older kits, with a little work. As I dip into the stash, I recall why I bought these in the first place.
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Frank Cronin said on July 31, 2013
Joe,
Looks very nice. You did a good job with this model. I agree, Monogram kits still hang in there. Some of their kits are still the very best.
Jaime Carreon said on July 31, 2013
Great job, Joe!
I love that these old kits are still being built into good looking models. Brings back a lot of good memories.
Phil Steele said on July 31, 2013
A real looker !
Gregor de Ste Croix said on August 1, 2013
Like it Joe! Revell Germany reissued this under their label recently, i'm tempted to get one following your build now 🙂
steven a weinmann said on August 1, 2013
superb looks really nice I too still have a fondness for these older kits have a couple in my stash
Michael Wayne Knowles said on August 29, 2013
I especially like the open hatch for the mid mounted engine. Just a little TLC can make this area come alive. Tamiya neglected this facet. Kudos to Monogram!
Good work Joe
Michael Wayne Knowles said on August 29, 2013
What is odd to me is that all do-335 aircraft were painted in bomber colors when it was intended to be a fighter/ intruder platform. Someone please educate me on this point.
Jim Wortner said on February 3, 2015
Well done. Inspiration for me to start mine - it's an oldie but a goodie. Dusted off the box and looked at the instructions after 40+ years of being idle in the hobby. WOW is the print small in the instructions - or my eyes are older. I bought this kit and a few others with my Dad after mowing lawns and a trip to the local hobby shop in LA somewhere. Thanks for the memories! Can't wait to build her.
Joe Caputo said on February 4, 2015
Best of luck, Jim. I hope yours isn't warped, but warm water should help straighten it, if it is. Mine was ok, but a few others complained about warpage. I thought it a very decent kit considering it's age. Pretty big, too, next to most WWII fighters.