Model Spec.
- 478 bricks
- 1:48 scale
- Pilot figure of Roald Amundsen
- 100 year anniversary
- Model dimensions (length x width x height): See images for details
- Bodywork with pad printing
- Easy to follow instruction manual
- Compatible with other leading brands of construction bricks
History.
The Dornier Do J Wal ‘Amundsen’ N-25 hydroplane, built by German engineer Claude Dornier, is a remarkable flying boat that played a pivotal role in early aviation history. Introduced in 1924, the aircraft was designed for versatility, with its robust, all-metal construction and twin-engine configuration making it ideal for challenging expeditions.
Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, celebrated as the first person to reach the South Pole in 1911, used the N-25 for his daring 1925 attempt to reach the North Pole by air. Alongside financier Lincoln Ellsworth and pilot Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen, Amundsen set out from Svalbard, reaching a record northern latitude of 87° 44′ before being forced to turn back.
The aircraft’s centenary in 2025 celebrates its engineering innovation and enduring legacy in exploration.
Reviews.
Latest customer reviews
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★★★★★ Mark C.
When Cobi announced the production of the Dornier DO J, Wal, my thoughts first went to H. P. Lovecraft’s novella ‘At the Mountains of Madness’, in which the explorers take two Dornier aircraft on their trip to the Antarctic; given the time-period, Lovecraft was almost certainly thinking of someth...
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★★★★★ James M.
Beautiful model!
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