Dornier Do.X

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I’m stalled on the YB-40 build right now - not motivated today. The Macchi M.5 is waiting for some primer to harden up so can’t work on that but I still feel the need to build something so out comes build number three. This is the Matchbox 1/144 Dornier Do.X

A day at the paint shop. Engines and propellers get a base coat of Krylon Gloss Black. Interior of fuselage is all black (let’s face it, you’ll never see detail in there anyway) and the window interior edges are all blackened. I think I’m going to do away with the clear pieces and just make windows from Crystal Clear. I’ll make a cabin floor and aft bulkhead for the flight cabin just to prevent see-through when completed.

So many little propeller blades, each one has to go through a five step paint process before they can be installed.


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Matt, that is looking great so far ! As the only civilian aircraft in my stash, I’m looking forward to building this one. My plastic is white tho’ maybe an old one ? Those flimsy little prop blades ! I dont know how I am going to straighten some of 'em without breaking.

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Ah, the Dornier Do. X. “The Art of Repetition”. [(-D]

I’ll be watching this one. A kit (vac) exist of this in 1/72 which I’ve been tempted to pick up before, but haven’t. While a unique airplane, the lines don’t really appeal to me all that much. But I digress.

Awesome start!

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Great work so far Matt. All those tiny props must hve been a real pain in the backside.

Regards, Rick

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My plastic is white also and some of the prop blades were short shot. I had to make a couple new ones - lots of fun there.

Lucien, I was doing a rough measurement to see how this would stack up in 1/48 compared to say a B-17. Came out bigger than the 17.

Rick - you bet!

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Looking good matt! You mention a multi step painting process for the props, would you mind sharing that? You mentioned the Krylon black, and I see the red color too. What are the other steps?

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Excellent start Matt. Looking like your right on top of it. I personally think this is a cracker of a plane. Im looking forward to seeing your M.5. I loved my build. For a bag of string and struts, it went together better than i thouh it would.

Just think, a Dornier DoX in 1/32…mad? Maybe not, WWW.wingnutwings.com has a Gotha in the same scale. I so want the Gotha LOL. Sorry, off on a tangent.

…Guy

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Props to you, Matt! …yeah, yeah, bad pun, I know.

Looking neat so far. Once again, your usual unusual subject!

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An impressive build. Looking forward to following this one. In terms of repetition, which is worse engines/props vs Pz IV road wheels?
Cheers
Dave

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Frank,

Step 1 prime with Krylon gloss black

Step 2 shoot centers with Alclad Magnesium

Step 3 brush paint props with Testors light tan

Step 4 brush paint props with Burnt Sienna oil paint mixed with Japan Dryer

Step 5 seal with Future

Dave, I’ll take props over road wheels any day.

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Other than some rigging construction is complete and she is ready for paint

Everything is primed with Krylon Gloss Black and just needs to harden up a bit

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So just how big is the Do.X? Here she is next to a 1/144 DC-3. I would say she is pretty big.

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Real pretty, too. The wings and control surfaces make a nice comparison to the Dornier R-Plane flying boats of WWI. Really nice stuff.

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My gosh, the art of repetition is an understatement!! Outstanding build, Matt!!! [bow]

Take care,

Frank

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This diversion has been completed and now I can return to the YB-40 build. I discarded the kit clear parts for the passenger windows and made all of them from clear parts cement. I built a floor and bulkhead for the flight deck and painted them black to prevent any see-through. Otherwise this is all out of box.


And with the 1/144 DC-3 ‘Gas Light Service’

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One last shot

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Matt, that is a great looking build.

Did the stand come with the kit?

Karl

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Yes, the stand comes with the kit. I painted the letters white then red to make the color visible.

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Very nice Matt! I like the subject as well. Great build! [tup]

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She’s big enough to make a few birds! Great lookin build!