2
017 was a very
successful year for
Polish modelling,
we had a lot of high quality
releases that were almost
immediately turned into
beautiful replicas, which
could be seen in model
competitions all over Europe.
As well as on forums, on
the web and in the model
press. The end of the year
was no exception as the
manufacturers have not
slowed down the pace, and we
cannot complain about the
lack of interesting ideas that
have taken real shape as both
models kits and accessories.
So here is the news from
Poland for the end of 2017.By Marcin Wawrzynkowski
News
POLISH
Surprise Fokker!
ARMA HOBBY
N
ew from Arma
Hobby was the
surprise release
of a 1/72 scale Fokker E.V
fighter aircraft. Works
on this project were kept
secret and revealed only
when the model was about
to be released. The model
has been developed in
two versions, the”Expert Set”
and “Junior Set”. The “Expert
Set” set includes photo-etch
and decals enabling the model to
be made in one of four painting
schemes, two Polish and two
German. The decals include
“Lozenge” printed canvas and
imitation of wooden coverings.
Included in the kit is the colour
scheme of Lt. pil. Stefan Stec, whois considered the creator of the
white and red chessboard, which
became the markings for Polish
aviation. The “Junior Set” set is
intended for beginner modellers
or those who want to glue the
model for pure relaxation. There
is no photo-etch in the “Junior”
kit and it features easier colour
schemes, but this does not mean
that they are any less effective.ARMA HOBBY: FOKKER E.V EXPERT SET
Scale: 1:72
Kit no: AH70012
Decal options: 4
Status: injection model, photo etched parts.ARMA HOBBY: FOKKER E.V JUNIOR SET
Scale: 1:72
Kit no: AH70013
Decal options: 2
Status: injection model.Big Lublins!
LUKGRAPH
L
u k g r aph, is a producer
of resin models and has
become known for British
and American aircraft models. Not
long ago for the Polish market,
they sensationally developed in
1/32 scale a model of the Lublin
R-XIII. Now the manufacturer
has launched a float version of
the machine, namely the Lublin
R-XIIIG, which I am sure will be just
as popular with Polish modellers
and those broad with an interest
in naval aviation or flying boats.
Other new products from
Lukgraph include the Albatros C.III
in 1/72 scale and Hans Brandenburg
type NW in 1/48 scale. The latter
model can be made in German or
Polish markings from the Naval
Air Base in Puck, Poland. This kit
is a re-release of a set offered by
the Pancerka company a few years
ago. But this new version has metal
reinforcements of the wings which
were a weak point on the original
kit plus a photo-etched fret.LUKGRAPH: ALBATROS C.III
Scale: 1:72
Kit no: 72-04
Decal options: 2
Status: resin model, photo etched.LUKGRAPH: HANSA BRANDENBURG
TYPE NW
Scale: 1:48 Kit no: 48-04
Decal options: 1
Status: resin model, photo etched.LUKGRAPH: HANSA BRANDENBURG
TYPE NW
Scale: 1:48 Kit no: 48-03
Decal options: 1
Status: resin model, photo etched.LUKGRAPH: LUBLIN R-XIII G
Scale: 1:32 Kit no: 32-11
Decal options: 2
Status: resin model, photo etched.LATE
KARAS
IBG
N
ew from IBG is the
fourth boxing of the
Karas this time the
B-late version. The second
kit this month from IBG is
a new boxing of the RWD-8
PWS training aircraft. This
time, the model comes with
German, Lithuanian and Soviet
markings. Decals for this kir
were researched and produced
by ModelMaker Decals.IBG: PZL. 23B KARAŚ (LATE)
Scale: 1:72
Kit no: 72507
Decal options: 1
Status: injection model, photo etched
parts.IBG: RWD-8 PWS
Scale: 1:72
Kit no: 72503
Decal options: 4
Status: injection model.Polish Pilot
TORO MODELS
T
he latest release from
Toro Models is a
pilot figure from the
Kosciuszko Squadron from
the Bolshevik War period.
The figure is in 1/48 scale and
will be a great complement to
many aircraft models from this
period being released at the
moment!POLISH
FIGHTER
PILOT 7TH
KOSCIUSZKO
SQUADRON
Scale: 1:48
Kit no: 32F04
Decal options: 1
Status: resin figure.WWW.SAMPUBLICATIONS.COM • FEBRUARY 2018 • 45
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