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RWD-8a (1/72)
« 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.














« Last Edit: October 12, 2017, 10:21:38 PM by PrzemoL »
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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2016, 02:33:05 AM »
Like that a lot Prze.

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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2016, 03:08:17 AM »
I think the trainer looks great, Przemo!  Nice job, my friend.

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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #4 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
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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2016, 05:34:00 PM »
Great job as usual you 1/72 Wizard!

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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2016, 06:49:16 AM »
I cant wait to see what sort of gem you make of the BE2c.

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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2016, 07:03:12 AM »
Lovely little kit, Przemol

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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2016, 10:40:46 AM »
Beautiful work Prze!

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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2016, 10:27:17 PM »
 :)

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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2016, 03:00:28 PM »
Looks great-Katowice :D
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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2016, 06:11:29 PM »
That's a gorgeous little trainer, Przemo!  You did your usual magic, making a rough kit look slick.  Fantastic paintwork, my friend.
Cheers,
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Re: RWD-8a (1/72)
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2016, 07:58:02 AM »
Thank you very much, everybody.
Ash nazg durbatuluk, ash nazg gimbatul,
Ash nazg thrakatuluk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.