A-Model 72339 Dornier Do J/F Wal 1/72 – plastic aircraft model kit

The subject of this offer is the A-Model 72339 Dornier Do J/F Wal in 1/72 scale, a high-quality plastic model kit representing one of the most recognizable seaplanes of the interwar period. This set allows you to create a faithful miniature of the German Dornier Do J/F Wal aircraft (German "Wal" means "whale"), which was used both for transport and by the military in various countries such as Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Sweden, and the USSR.

Historical Information

The Dornier Do J Wal, designed by Claude Dornier, entered production between 1922 and 1937. It served as a passenger, transport, rescue, and maritime bomber aircraft worldwide. This aircraft played a key role in the development of maritime aviation, making groundbreaking transatlantic flights, and was used for both civilian and military purposes on nearly all continents.
The most famous Do J missions include the transatlantic expedition flights by Italian General Balbo, as well as long-term service with the Luftwaffe and the navies of Scandinavian and South American countries. It was most intensively used during the interwar period, although some examples remained in operation until the beginning of World War II.

Model Features

• Category: plastic model kit
• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Manufacturer: A-Model
• The set includes detailed components of the fuselage, wings, and the extensively developed tailplane typical of the Do J/F Wal
• Model intended for advanced and intermediate modelers
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5
• The set does not include glue or paints – you will need to supply your own modeling accessories

Advantages and Recommendations

We especially recommend this model to enthusiasts of maritime aviation and collectors of interwar aircraft. The kit provides the opportunity to replicate a design with a unique engine layout and the characteristic silhouette of a flying boat. Owing to its rich history and variety of uses, this model will be particularly appreciated by hobbyists wanting to enrich their collection with a machine that is celebrated in the annals of world aviation.