Airfix Do17Z-2

Last year Airfix announced a new tool Do17Z to be released in 2014, aligned to the 75th anniversary of the start of World War II. The Do17Z was the principle bomber for the first 18 months of the war, eventually replaced by the Ju88 and later variants of the Do17; the Do215 and Do217.

At Cosford I was able to handle a test shot and closely examine the details. Not being an expert on the Do17, I cannot comment on accuracy of the details, but I can say it looks to be a gem of a kit!  Details are fine and delicate, and the cockpit is well represented; important for an aircraft with all that glazing. The glazing looks thin and clear. 

It appears a fully detailed bomb bay is there with bombs to put in it, and the control surfaces are position able, as are the flaps.

I expect there will be two decal options in the kit, one for the conserved Do17Z-2 WkNr 1160 at Cosford and an as yet identified example. I plan to do no more than 2, an example from the Polish campaign as well as 1160.

This is another great looking kit from Airfix; and of a subject that needed a new tooling for some time. My old Monogram kits will be auctioned off to a collector…

Thanks for looking…