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Last one for the year,"what if" DO-335 JG-300 Defense of the Reich

December 22, 2024 · in Uncategorized · 11 · 148

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...

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  1. 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.

  2. Fantastic whatiffer, Rob!
    Merry Christmas!

  3. You finished 2024 with a wonderful Pfeil, Rob @robertandy
    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2025.

  4. Great way to end 2024! Steller what-if...
    Merry Christmas...Happy 2025

  5. Nice work, Rob! Always good to see a Monogram built.

  6. I have one of those kits moulded in Christmas green styrene.

  7. Turned out very nice. Looks quite believable

  8. Thanks again everyone!

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