{"product_id":"icm-1-48-do-217k-1-wwii-german-bomber-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/48 Do 217K-1 WWII German bomber Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1914, renowned German airship manufacturer Count Zeppelin established a special design bureau within his company, led by Claudius Dornier.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis bureau later evolved into Dornier - one of the Third Reichs leading aircraft manufacturing firms.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe company specialised primarily in producing bombers and maritime aircraft, with the Do 17 and Do 217 series becoming their most notable bomber productions.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Do 217K-1 bomber was a variant of the basic Do 217 model, featuring a modified front fuselage section.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts new cockpit integrated the upper canopy into a single unit, creating more crew space and enhancing pilot visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePowered by twin BMW 80ID engines, the aircraft could reach 515 km\/h at 4,000 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe bomber featured robust defensive armament at five points (later expanded to seven) and could carry a maximum bomb load of 4,000 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe first Do 217K-1 prototype flew on March 21, 1942, with serial production beginning in autumn of the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThough initially conceived as a night bomber, it served in both daytime and nighttime strike operations across Western Europe and the Mediterranean region.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eModel Features - Version of the Do 217 bomber featuring a modified cockpit with expanded glazing area - Detailed reproduction of the unique enlarged glass cockpit distinctive to this variant - Precise reproduction of aircraft geometry based on actual Do 217K-1 bomber examples - Highly detailed elements throughout, including gun mounts, crew cockpit, and engines - Paint schemes and decals provided for four marking options Model Information - Scale: 1\/48 - Number of Parts: 224 pieces - Length: 366 mm - Width: 399 mm - Includes detailed assembly instructions - Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic - Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM48273\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4823044411269\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM 1\/48 Do 217K-1, WWII German Bomber # 48273\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489332474077,"sku":"ICM48273","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM48273.jpg?v=1788364747","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-48-do-217k-1-wwii-german-bomber-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}