Platz 1/72 Scale World War II German Dornier Do 217 J1 And J2 Night Fighter Variant

Dornier Do 217 Night Fighter J1/J2 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Recreate the twin-engine, twin-tail Dornier Do 217 night fighter used by the German Air Force in World War II. This 1/72 scale plastic assembly kit captures the Do 217 J1/J2 night fighter variant with realistic exterior lines, cockpit detail and night-fighter radar features.

Key historical points
Twin-engine Dornier Do 217 first flown in October 1938 and introduced into service in 1941.
Production models were typically powered by two BMW 801A engines.
Crew of four: pilot, bombardier/nose gunner, dorsal gunner/radio operator, and flight engineer/rear gunner.
The Nachtjaeger night fighter variants were fitted with radar in the nose for night interception of Allied bombers.

Model details
1/72 scale plastic model kit reproducing the Dornier Do 217 J1/J2 night fighter.
Twin-engine airframe faithfully models the distinctive nose design and slim fuselage shape.
Finished overall length 254 mm.
Fully detailed cockpit glass area with interior elements such as crew seats and control stick for a mechanical, realistic finish.
Detailed landing gear and other surface details.
Nose radar antenna and dedicated radar parts accurately represent the night-fighter appearance.
Includes masking sheet for easy painting of the canopy frame.
Includes German Air Force markings.

Main features
1/72 scale reproduction of the World War II Dornier Do 217 J1/J2
Realistic modeling of the twin-engine layout, distinctive nose and slim fuselage
Finished overall length 245 mm
Realistic landing gear and cockpit interior
Masking sheet included for canopy frame painting

Product specifications
Country of origin: Germany
Product code: IT91266
JAN code: 8001283912662

Dornier Do 217 Night Fighter 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Recreates the twin-engine, twin-tail Dornier Do 217 night fighter variant used by the German Luftwaffe in World War II. Highly detailed 1/72 scale assembly kit ideal for collectors and modelers.

Product highlights
1/72 scale plastic model kit reproducing the Dornier Do 217 J1 / J2 night fighter
Accurately captures the twin-engine, twin-tail layout and distinctive slim fuselage
Finished length approximately 254 mm
Detailed glazed cockpit area with reproduced crew seats and control stick for a mechanical, realistic interior
Precise landing gear and airframe detailing
Nose-mounted night fighter radar antenna and dedicated radar parts to reproduce authentic surface detail
Includes masking sheet for easy painting of canopy frames
Comes with authentic German Luftwaffe markings

Historical background
The Dornier Do 217 was a twin-engine bomber developed and deployed by Germany during World War II
Prototype first flew in October 1938 and the type entered operational service in 1941
Production variants typically used two BMW 801A engines
Crew complement included pilot, bombardier/front gunner, dorsal gunner/radio operator, and flight engineer/rear gunner
The design evolved into multiple variants, including the Nachtjager night fighter fitted with nose radar for nighttime interception of Allied bombers, and specialized versions such as the Do 217 K2 which carried guided weapons like the Fritz X

Ideal for historians and scale model enthusiasts looking to build a faithful representation of a WWII German night fighter.