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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: PrzemoL on August 04, 2025, 06:08:38 AM

Title: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 04, 2025, 06:08:38 AM: One more little project from the side line of my interests.
A resin kit of a lovely acrobatics trainer from RWD company dated at mid 1930s.

The kit is long unavailable, yet I was lucky to grab a second hand copy at one of Polish modeling contests last year and now its turn has finally come.

Preparations are now well underway. The enigma interior is built with some guesses, especially regarding the ailerons control gear and throttle linkage, also the surprisingly missing rudderbar was made from scratch wire bits. The flimsy struts are armed with wire inserts, undercarriage struts lengthened by 1 to 1.5 mm plastic bits. More to come.

(https://i.ibb.co/8ng1zdsC/IMG-20250803-214955079-2.jpg)
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Title: Re: RWD 10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: DaddyO on August 04, 2025, 06:44:18 AM: Following with interest Prze

There was a free flight model of this one which I remember seeing tootling around at one of the indoor events (Scale Nats at Nottingham perhaps?) Seeing your build reminds me how pretty it is. Looking forward to watching your progress :)

Paul
Title: Re: RWD 10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: NigelR on August 04, 2025, 07:07:45 PM: Another little gem in progress.
Title: Re: RWD 10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 08, 2025, 12:37:19 AM: Thank you, Nigel and Paul, for your interest in my build.

Fuselage ready for closing.

(https://i.ibb.co/7dsN8d3R/IMG-20250807-161409397-3.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/MD7LjpjD/IMG-20250807-161419925-2.jpg)
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Title: Re: RWD 10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 08, 2025, 04:28:57 AM: Closed. Seams filled with CA, curing, awaiting polishing.

(https://i.ibb.co/NdK1d9fp/IMG-20250807-202319718-2.jpg)
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Title: Re: RWD 10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: NigelR on August 08, 2025, 06:14:56 PM: Looking very good. I have found CA to be my favourite method of filling seams, especially the VMS black CA.
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 10, 2025, 06:41:35 PM: Thanks, Nigel.

Main cabane supports attached, the wing dry fit, everything looks promising.

(https://i.ibb.co/yndjdKsd/IMG-20250810-100426321-2.jpg)
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Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: NigelR on August 11, 2025, 06:04:34 PM: It does indeed look very promising!
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 14, 2025, 06:27:00 AM: Some colours finally...

(https://i.ibb.co/prz2hhYn/IMG-20250812-211823986-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/gLvYycRC/IMG-20250813-222108390-2.jpg)
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 15, 2025, 08:36:28 AM: And the other sides, decalled and sealed, too.
Now for some delicate shading of linen surfaces.

(https://i.ibb.co/FLD8j9r4/IMG-20250815-002551837-HDR-2.jpg)
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: NigelR on August 15, 2025, 06:07:08 PM: A very colourful looking set of decals Looking forward to your subtle shading, I really admire the way you do that.
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 19, 2025, 04:39:07 AM: Shading and wash complete, everything is ready for the final assembly.

(https://i.ibb.co/dxLV4sJ/IMG-20250818-202800555-HDR-2.jpg)
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Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: NigelR on August 20, 2025, 06:06:41 PM: Lovely. I knew I would like the way you did that.... :)
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: Jorgo on August 21, 2025, 03:38:28 AM: What a lovely bird! Excellent shading and built!

Joerg
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 21, 2025, 08:18:53 AM: Thank you, Nigel and Joerg.

And some progress with the assembly. Not an easy deal, all the struts had to be adjusted but finally it is almost ready and the geometry is kept.

(https://i.ibb.co/pryknN7Q/IMG-20250820-172222513-2.jpg)
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Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 22, 2025, 02:43:02 AM: Done! RWD-10, SP-BLO, from Baltic Rallye, Sept 1938, crashed during acrobatics show in Tallin, pilot Zbigniew Oliński survived.

(https://i.ibb.co/YBqkPv33/IMG-20250821-165551574-2.jpg)
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(https://i.ibb.co/1JTXBrNw/IMG-20250821-165916269-2.jpg)
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: Jorgo on August 22, 2025, 04:44:38 AM: A real diamond, chapeau and congrats ! I love these Rallye birds

Joerg
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: KiwiZac on August 22, 2025, 08:35:25 AM: Another little beauty! Well done Prze. I enjoy seeing these (to me) oddball/unusual types.
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: gedmundson on August 22, 2025, 02:25:25 PM: What a lovely little gem of a model, Prze. Well done indeed!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: NigelR on August 22, 2025, 06:14:55 PM: Another absolute gem, beautifully done. Bravo!
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: lone modeller on August 28, 2025, 01:42:52 AM: That is a real gem Prez. Very colourful and an interesting type.

Stephen.
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 29, 2025, 02:43:22 AM: Thank you very much, everyone, I am glad you like this birdie...
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: Allan31 on September 13, 2025, 11:46:06 PM: Beautiful little gem. I keep forgetting to peek in here......
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: RAGIII on October 14, 2025, 01:02:46 PM: Looking great as always! Neat and clean build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 29, 2025, 06:36:08 PM: Thanks, Allan and Rick, for the kind words on my model.
Title: Re: RWD-10 ( 1/72, Ardpol)
Post by: hadzi on October 31, 2025, 09:55:32 PM: wow. Good job!