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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: Dave W on September 08, 2021, 10:22:01 PM

Title: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: Dave W on September 08, 2021, 10:22:01 PM

Czech manufacturer Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) have sent us preview images of their forthcoming 1/72 scale Sopwith Dolphin kit.

(https://i.postimg.cc/ht0fPX3L/1-003.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0N2r69LL/2-003.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d3d0M3yT/3-003.jpg)

The kit is due for release later this year and we'll have more details when they are available.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: macsporran on September 08, 2021, 11:42:09 PM

Terrific box art of one of my favourite planes.

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: enathan on September 08, 2021, 11:55:17 PM

Great news! KP never cease to surprise. 

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: torbiorn on September 09, 2021, 09:51:58 PM

I shall not be able to resist this beast. A good choice for a kit, I hope Eduard or Roden will take up the challenge and resume their 1/72 Great war efforts.

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: loopyloop on September 10, 2021, 06:02:08 PM

Here we go again the progenitor of this little beauty is off course C/Masters and a nice kit it is, Put me down for a double. ;)

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: Monty on September 11, 2021, 03:22:40 AM

Very nice!  ;D

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: enathan on September 11, 2021, 09:12:16 AM

Czech manufacturers CMR and RVHP seem to be the main sources of the new KP kits, and they don't shy away from the obscure types.
Can one ask for an Austin ATF.3 Osprey?...

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: enathan on October 04, 2021, 08:40:33 AM

KP Sopwith Dolphin markings: 'RFC', 'Special Markings', 'Polish Service' (post war).

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: DaddyO on October 04, 2021, 02:56:21 PM

Great subject matter and one I'll probably end up buying and trying to do justice to.  :)

Paul

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: PrzemoL on October 04, 2021, 07:17:58 PM

Great news. But I am completely surprised by the separate Polish boxing. To my knowledge there exist only two photos showing Polish Dolphin(s). Both have the same (probably) crate as a background for the squadron personnel group photos. There are absolutely no hints to the markings. colour, camo - nothing...  Also that lovely squadron badge is not at all confirmed, either... So, fully speculative schemes.

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: DaveB on October 05, 2021, 07:18:41 PM

Oh wonderful news, Dave -

Can't wait to get hold of one of these when released.

Regards

Dave

PS - keep em comming, KP!!

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: torbiorn on October 19, 2021, 05:17:54 AM

The Dolphin has been released.

Unfortunately for me Artscale.eu seems to have changed their policies - freight quadrupled from 8 to 26 euros for a couple of kits since the same time last year  :'(

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: enathan on October 19, 2021, 06:53:58 AM

Torbiorn, I have stopped buying from ArtScaleKit from the same reason, and I'm sure we are not the only ones.
I don't know if Ebay is your cup of tea (many hate them) but since the extreme rise in ASK's cost of shipping I have been buying KP kits (and others) from a Polish seller. His prices are fair and shipping from Poland is cheap, he packs well and is generally reliable. He calls himself gucio2001.
He doesn't have the Dolphins yet but he usually gets KP kits shortly after they are released.
Here is his offer of a DH-5 -
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294399939219?hash=item448b9a9293:g:xOgAAOSwC0ZhLjeJ


 

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: torbiorn on October 19, 2021, 08:37:08 AM

That’s a great tip, many thanks. I don’t quite understand the hate for ebay, and have no trouble buying from someone there, especially if shown reliable.

The three Roland DII boxings are also feleased and available at ASK by the way.

Title: Re: Coming soon from Kovozávody Prostějov
Post by: Dave W on October 19, 2021, 08:46:17 AM

Folks let's keep this thread focused on KP's new kits. We have a board that deals with where to buy your kits so I'd suggest any queries re dealers and shipping etc should go there.,

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia