1/72 Dornier Do 217 K-1/K-2 With Fritz-X Guided Bombs by Italeri delivers a historically significant and detail-rich scale model for hobbyists interested in WWII aviation and early precision-guided munitions.
Featuring:
- Specialist guided-bomb loadout: Includes two Ruhrstahl SD 1400 "Fritz X" bombs for an accurate depiction of the Do 217 K-2 anti-shipping variant.
- Highly detailed airframe: Reinforced fuselage, redesigned wings, and flame-damper exhausts reflect the real K-series bomber.
- Super decal sheet: Markings for six different aircraft versions, offering flexibility and variety in your build.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 25.3 cm
- Width (wingspan): ~28 cm (based on kit data)
- Height: ~7 cm (estimated for 1/72 twin-engine bomber)
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/72
- Manufacturer: Italeri
- Model: Dornier Do 217 K-1/K-2 With Fritz-X Guided Bombs
- Parts count: Not officially listed; contains multiple sprues + guided bomb parts + detailed undercarriage
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+ (Skill level 3)
- Pilot Figures: Not Included
Perfect for: model builders, WWII aviation enthusiasts, and scale hobbyists looking to recreate a cutting-edge bomber of the late war era. Backed by Italeri’s solid reputation and reliable kit quality.
Why this kit matters
The Dornier Do 217 K-1 was developed as a heavy, long-range bomber, featuring strengthened structure and more powerful engines. The K-2 variant took this further by carrying the Ruhrstahl SD 1400 “Fritz X,” one of history’s first radio-controlled guided bombs.
This guided-bomb capability made the Do 217 K-2 a significant step in aerial warfare, famously used to sink the Italian battleship *Roma* in 1943. For modellers, this kit offers not just an aircraft, but a piece of technological and military history.
How to use it
Carefully trim and clean the parts from their sprues, then glue together the fuselage, wings, and undercarriage. Assemble the Fritz X bombs onto the bomb pylons, then paint using historically accurate colours (Italeri’s instructions include a recommended palette). Apply the decals from the included sheet to build one of six flight-worthy markings. Finally, display your model on a shelf or in a diorama.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.
