Last one for the year,"what if" DO-335 JG-300 Defense of the Reich
This is an original issue of the venerable Monogram offering in 1/48 scale. Not as refined as the Tamiya, but builds nice. I decided to build it as if the 335 had gone into full production and been assigned to a squadron defending Germany against Allied bombers. I decided to paint it based on late war FW-190D and ME-109 camouflage. And for the Luftwaffe experts, yes the squadron badge is not from JG-300, but since the whole thing is a work of fiction I decided that as the war progressed and units were partially destroyed they were absorbed into other units, I liked the way the badge looked so I used it! One thing I noticed in the pictures and have since corrected is the hole in one of the lower stabs that is for a prop to keep it from being a tail sitter! Ah well...
Love it, this was out before the Tam kit was first issued, unusual subject and though I have never built one, I remember how big it was when I saw one of these showing up at a show way back when at IPMS Spacepark in Torrance. I like your concept and makes sense if it did go into production in limited numbers, this paired with 262 would've been a handful but not enough to affect the eventual outcome, just more casualties for both sides. Seems like lately at least for me I have at least one Monogram kit going. Merry Christmas, my fellow sailor, God Bless.
Thanks and same to you!
Fantastic whatiffer, Rob!
Merry Christmas!
Thanks Merry Christmas to you as well!
You finished 2024 with a wonderful Pfeil, Rob @robertandy
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2025.
Thanks Merry Christmas to you!
Great way to end 2024! Steller what-if...
Merry Christmas...Happy 2025
Nice work, Rob! Always good to see a Monogram built.
I have one of those kits moulded in Christmas green styrene.
Turned out very nice. Looks quite believable