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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: PrzemoL on March 28, 2016, 07:56:46 PM

Title: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 28, 2016, 07:56:46 PM

My second detour from WW1 related subjects. Just finished - the model of the Polish trainer from 1930s - RWD-8a. This was the most numerous aircraft built in Poland in mid-war years.
The model is a new release from IBG - their aviation debut. Honestly, not a very successful one. Luckily, the remedy was quick with Attack Squadron (Arma hobby) almost immediate release of resin correction for wings, elevator, rudder, nose with prop. I have also used a lot of PE elements from the Part set and added some scratch in the cockpit and in the aileron control mechanism. The version I modelled requred some other modifications of u/c, the cabane struts were massive - I thinned them. In fact not much is left from the original IBG in my model. Enjoy.

(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a01.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a02.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a03.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a04.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a05.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a06.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a07.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a08.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a09.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a10.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a11.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a12.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a13.jpg)
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/rwd8a14.jpg)

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: Des on March 28, 2016, 08:07:35 PM

Not a bad looking model Przemol, such a shame that so much of the original kit could not be used.

Des.

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: Gisbod on March 29, 2016, 02:33:05 AM

Like that a lot Prze.

Guy

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: Ernie on March 29, 2016, 03:08:17 AM

I think the trainer looks great, Przemo!  Nice job, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: coyotemagic on March 29, 2016, 04:21:26 AM

That's a gorgeous little trainer, Przemo!  You did your usual magic, making a rough kit look slick.  Fantastic paintwork, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: Thumbs up on March 29, 2016, 05:34:00 PM

Great job as usual you 1/72 Wizard!

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 30, 2016, 01:00:09 AM

Thank you, gentlemen. I am glad you like it. The next one will be a WW1 subject, the brand new Airfix BE2c. I am waiting for the Windsock Datafile.

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: lone modeller on March 30, 2016, 03:42:19 AM

Why is it that your 1/72 scale models always look as though they are 1/32 or larger? Fantastic modelling. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with the new Airfix BE2 - another gem on the way no doubt.

Stephen.

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: Thumbs up on March 30, 2016, 06:49:16 AM

I cant wait to see what sort of gem you make of the BE2c.

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: ermeio on March 30, 2016, 07:03:12 AM

Lovely little kit, Przemol

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: WarrenD on March 30, 2016, 10:40:46 AM

Beautiful work Prze!

Warren

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: Adam on March 30, 2016, 10:27:17 PM

 :)

Adam.

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: miecio52 on March 31, 2016, 03:00:28 PM

Looks great-Katowice :D

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: RAGIII on March 31, 2016, 06:11:29 PM

Quote from: coyotemagic on March 29, 2016, 04:21:26 AM

That's a gorgeous little trainer, Przemo!  You did your usual magic, making a rough kit look slick.  Fantastic paintwork, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud

As always Plus one Amigo!
RAGIII

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: PrzemoL on April 01, 2016, 07:58:02 AM

Thank you very much, everybody.

Title: Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
Post by: xmald on April 01, 2016, 08:18:58 AM

The infamous IBG RWD... You guys have no idea how much discussion this little model triggered among the Polish modellers.
Very nice job Przemo, I really like it - one of the nicest I`ve seen so far.