Recreate a fascinating piece of Second World War aviation history with the COBI Dornier Do 17Z-2 1:32 scale building block model kit, celebrating one of Germany's most distinctive early wartime bombers and its surprising connection to Bristol's aerospace heritage.
Designed and manufactured by Dornier Flugzeugwerke during the 1930s, the Dornier Do 17 was a twin-engined aircraft renowned for its streamlined fuselage, impressive speed and manoeuvrability. Affectionately nicknamed the 'Flying Pencil' because of its unusually slender design, the aircraft became one of the Luftwaffe's principal bombers during the early years of the Second World War.
The Do 17Z-2 variant featured two powerful Bramo 323 radial engines, which had an important connection to British aviation history. These engines were developed from the Siemens/Bramo engine family, which drew on the design of the Bristol Jupiter engine, originally developed in Britain and manufactured under licence in Germany. This fascinating connection highlights Bristol's influence on aircraft engineering far beyond the United Kingdom.
The Dornier Do 17Z-2 saw extensive service during the early European campaigns of the Second World War, including the Battle of Britain in 1940. Primarily used for bombing and reconnaissance missions, its relatively compact design and manoeuvrability made it a recognisable aircraft of the period, although advances in fighter technology increasingly exposed its vulnerabilities.
This impressive COBI 1:32 scale building block kit brings the historic bomber to life using 1,383 high-quality pieces. Carefully designed to capture the aircraft's distinctive slender fuselage, twin engines and wartime appearance, the completed model boasts an impressive 57.5cm wingspan.
Authentic printed markings, including detailing beneath the wings, recreate the original aircraft without the need for stickers. The set also includes two detailed pilot figures, making it a fantastic addition to any aviation collection.
With clear, step-by-step illustrated instructions, this rewarding building experience is ideal for aviation enthusiasts, military history fans and building block collectors looking to explore an important chapter of Second World War aviation.
Product Features
- Brand: COBI
- Collection: Historical Collection – World War II
- Aircraft: Dornier Do 17Z-2
- Product code: COBI-5754
- Scale: 1:32
- Number of pieces: 1,383
- Completed dimensions: 49cm (L) x 57.5cm (W) x 13cm (H)
- Wingspan: 57.5cm
- Construction: High-quality interlocking building blocks
- Figures: Includes two pilot figures with detailed printed uniforms
- Markings: Authentic printed wartime detailing, including underside wing markings, with no stickers required
- Compatibility: Compatible with other major building block brands
- Manufacturing: Made in the European Union
- Age recommendation: 10 years and over
- Historical significance: Powered by Bramo 323 engines with design heritage linked to the Bristol Jupiter
- Ideal for: Aviation enthusiasts, Second World War history fans, building block collectors and model aircraft lovers
Please note: This is a self-assembly building block model kit. No glue or paint is required, and illustrated step-by-step instructions are included.
Bring an extraordinary chapter of aviation history to life with this COBI Dornier Do 17Z-2 model, celebrating the engineering developments and international influences that shaped military aviation during the Second World War.