{"product_id":"do-217k-1-wwii-german-bomber-scale-1-48-icm48273-plastic-model-aircraft-kit","title":"Do 217K-1 WWII German bomber Scale 1:48 ICM48273 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDornier Do 217K-1\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eICM\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a German twin-engine bomber used during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Do 217 was developed as an enlarged and more capable successor to earlier Dornier bomber designs and served in multiple operational roles including bombing, maritime strike, and night operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Do 217K-1 variant featured a redesigned glazed cockpit section and improvements to crew visibility compared with earlier versions. Powered by radial engines and equipped with internal external stores bays, the aircraft became part of several bomber units operating over Europe and the Mediterranean theater during the middle years of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDornier Do 217K-1 - World War II Twin-Engine Bomber\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Do 217 series formed an important element of German medium bomber development during the conflict. Aircraft of this type were deployed with bomber wings operating from bases in Western Europe and other occupied territories. The K-series introduced a distinctive streamlined nose glazing that differed significantly from the stepped cockpit arrangement seen on earlier variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Do 217K-1 has a large glazed cockpit section and broad wing planform typical of mid-war bomber designs. Painting interior cockpit components and the clear nose framework before final assembly can help maintain clean framing lines and interior visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic sprues with model parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaints and glue are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIncluded marking options\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo 217K-1, Luftflotte 2, Mediterranean area, probably 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo 217K-1, Stab\/KG 2, Holland, 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo 217K-1, 1.\/KG 66, Chartres, France, summer 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo 217K-1, 1.\/KG 2, Rhein-Main, 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel (SKU):\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM48273\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dornier Do 217K-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/icm\"\u003eICM\u003c\/a\u003e belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e category and is presented in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits-scale-1-48\"\u003e1\/48 scale aircraft model kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical model note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is intended for scale modeling and historical miniature building only. No political endorsement, propaganda, or discriminatory content is intended. Product images and markings should be checked before publication to ensure they do not show prohibited political symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44337429119158,"sku":"ICM48273","price":79.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/ICM48273_1.jpg?v=1763653466","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/do-217k-1-wwii-german-bomber-scale-1-48-icm48273-plastic-model-aircraft-kit","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}