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.
Gift Suggestion
This kit is most suitable as a gift For Him or For Her who have an interest in military history and scale aircraft modelling. The complexity (Skill 3) and historically rich subject make it more appropriate for teenagers and adults, rather than very young children.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.