Dornier Do J Wal ‘Amundsen’ N-25

Set a course for polar history

Bring the spirit of the great polar expeditions to your display with this historic flying boat. The model recreates the Dornier Do J Wal N-25 used by Roald Amundsen on his dramatic 1925 flight towards the North Pole. Its distinctive boat-shaped hull, high-mounted wing and engines suspended between structural struts recall an age when every journey into the Arctic was a technical gamble. Rather than the aggression of a combat aircraft, its purposeful silhouette conveys the courage and determination of early aviation pioneers. The finished build becomes a tangible scene from the history of polar exploration, not simply another aircraft model.

You assemble the flying boat from 483 pieces at 1:48 scale, gradually revealing its unmistakable profile. The broad hull, expansive wings, twin propellers and characteristic tail provide a varied sequence of structural sections. The transition from the boat-like lower fuselage to the lighter framework beneath the wing highlights the unusual engineering of the original aircraft. At 35.5 cm long with a 45 cm wingspan, the completed model commands attention while its 10 cm height keeps it practical for a display cabinet. Its balanced proportions also allow it to sit naturally alongside other historic aircraft in the same scale.

This set is aimed at aviation enthusiasts, history fans and collectors who would rather build a documented expedition aircraft than a fictional machine. A Roald Amundsen figure gives the technical model a human focus and connects it directly to the North Pole mission. Younger builders receive an approachable historical project, while adults can appreciate the distinctive silhouette and the real story behind it. On display, the N-25 evokes navigation, Arctic cold and the determination to reach unknown territory from the air.