Oxford Diecast Dornier Do 335 Pfeil AC048: Smithsonian 1:72 Display Guide

The Oxford Diecast Dornier Do 335 Pfeil AC048 is a finished 1:72 aircraft model based on the surviving Do 335 associated with the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center. Oxford presents it as an in-flight display piece with a plinth, making the aircraft’s unusual front-and-rear propeller arrangement immediately visible.

This is not a small desk ornament. With an unpacked footprint of roughly 19.2 × 19 cm and a displayed height of about 11.7 cm, it needs deliberate shelf space and clearance around both ends of the fuselage.

Oxford AC048 at a glance

• Maker: Oxford Diecast, Oxford Aviation range
• Aircraft: Dornier Do 335 Pfeil
• Configuration: Captured 1945 / Smithsonian-associated aircraft
• Scale: 1:72
• Product code: AC048
• Presentation: Oxford Aviation box and display plinth
• Approximate unpacked size: 19.2 × 19 × 11.7 cm
• Approximate packed size: 23.9 × 23.9 × 9.5 cm

Why the Do 335 silhouette is the main attraction

The Pfeil’s defining feature is its push-pull layout: one propeller at the nose and another at the rear of the fuselage. That arrangement gives the aircraft a long, narrow profile that looks different from a conventional twin-engine model with engines on the wings. A side view explains the shape, while a three-quarter view shows both the wing plan and the two propeller positions.

Because the model represents a specific surviving aircraft, the complete identity matters. Match AC048, the 1:72 scale and the Smithsonian description rather than relying on the words “Dornier Do 335” alone. Other Do 335 models can differ in markings, configuration, scale and display format.

Using the supplied plinth

The stand lets the aircraft be shown in flight mode without resting weight on landing gear or propeller areas. Place the plinth on a level, stable shelf and confirm that the model is fully seated before letting go. Do not lift the entire display by the aircraft; move the base and model separately when practical.

An in-flight presentation benefits from open space. Leave clearance behind the rear propeller and above the tail so the silhouette is not visually crowded. A plain background or low-contrast aviation print works better than placing the model directly in front of another aircraft’s wings.

Display planning for 1:72 aircraft

• Case width: Allow more than the listed 19 cm span so the wingtips do not touch the sides.
• Case depth: Account for the long fuselage and both propeller positions.
• Case height: The listed 11.7 cm display height should have extra lifting clearance.
• Lighting: Use soft, indirect light to reveal the markings without heating or fading the model.
• Dust control: A covered case reduces the need to clean around fine antennae, propellers and landing details.

What to inspect when it arrives

Before assembling the display, compare the model and base with the product code AC048. Look at the propeller blades, wing tips, tail surfaces and any small protruding details for shipping movement. Check the stand connection without forcing it. If something does not align, return the model to its packaging and review the instructions rather than applying pressure.

Keep the original Oxford box and internal supports. Aircraft shapes are difficult to pack safely in generic boxes, and the factory packaging is useful for moves, storage and future resale.

Who should choose AC048

This model is best suited to 1:72 aviation collectors, World War II aircraft enthusiasts, museum-aircraft displays and collectors drawn to unusual engineering layouts. It also works as a focused gift when the recipient knows the Do 335. Buyers with shallow shelves should measure first; the wing and fuselage footprint is the deciding factor.

Final buying check

Confirm the Oxford code AC048, the 1:72 scale, the Smithsonian-associated captured-aircraft configuration and the included plinth. The live listing controls current price and availability.

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