Do 335 - build
 

Just started on building my second Do 335 kit. This one is a little larger and will also be electric.

Here's the top of the fuselage at the start:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

Some more work:


http://lh6.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

RE: Do 335 - build
 

Here's the entire top half almost completed:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

The forward section showing the cockpit and hatch location:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

RE: Do 335 - build
 

Here's what the front end looks like:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

The forward firewall and wheel well are shown. The battery (or tank) will site under the middle section here.

Here's the wing sadle location:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

RE: Do 335 - build
 

Here's the upper (removable) verticle stabilizer:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

And the lower (fixed) stabilizer:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

Here's the whole thing:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

RE: Do 335 - build
 

Left wing started:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

A little more progress:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

RE: Do 335 - build
 

A good shot of the entire fuselage with some sheeting started:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800

A closer look at the aft firewall:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SB8...JPG?imgmax=800


Jeff

RE: Do 335 - build
 

Looks great Jeff! You're moving fast. I'm going to be starting on mine soon, though. Maybe I can catch up to you! :-)

Gary

RE: Do 335 - build
 

Where did you get these kit? I can't remember the web site?

Yeah I got some time over the weekend to get some work done. I hope to start the right wing tonight and get some sheeting on them too. I have the retracts ready to go too! You will have to show me how to do the covering. Where do you get your glass cloth and what weight is it?


Jeff

RE: Do 335 - build
 

This kit was from:

http://www.wingsontheweb.com/

in case anyone is interested!

RE: Do 335 - build
 

Here are a few more photos of the Do 335 build. I finished the removeable tail section and have most of the sheeting finished on the fuze. The front hatch is also sheeted. I have the wings ready to sheet next. Trying to figure out if I want to glass or use a fabric covering? I want to keep the weight down as much as possible on this one to make sure I get a good flyer. Leaning towards using an iron-on covering material to save weight and if it looks bad I can always glass it later.


http://lh6.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SCx...JPG?imgmax=800

http://lh4.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SCx...JPG?imgmax=800

http://lh6.ggpht.com/JeffreyMohn/SCx...JPG?imgmax=800

RE: Do 335 - build
 

Looking good there Jeff. I've actually started on mine. I just have the upper formers glued to the crutch so far. I've found a few things to fix in the next run of parts and plans, but nothing major.

Gary

RE: Do 335 - build
 

Gary,

So far it's been a pretty smooth build. It's much easier than the small one :D I hope to get some time to get some of the hardward installed in the wings this weekend. I want to have the retracts installed and tested. Still not sure about what to do with the flaps? I may try and find a solid piece of balsa for them and use pin hinges like on my P51B. Otherwise I may go with split flaps, not scale, but easier to install ;)

Been working on my Stuka lots trying to get the cockpit kit installed and changing the gear to oleo struts to help with landings. I am going to do a lot of weathering on the plane when I get everything dialed in and it's flying perfect. The oleos should take care of the landing bounces...or maybe it's me?


Jeff