RWD 8 (MisterCraft 1/72)
Back to 1/72 scale with this model. The RWD 8 was a Polish parasol monoplane trainer aircraft produced by RWD It was used from 1934 to 1939 by the Polish Air Force and in Polish civilian aviation.
This kit by polish manufacturer MisterCraft requires some attention during assembly, because actually this is a very old kit, I think it's back from 80's. Also some parts were replaced and some were added (instrumental panels with custom decals, seat belts).
Base color – AGAMA Polish Khaki water based acrylic paint. Cowling metallic – AK Extreme Metal enamel. Weathered with artistic oils and pigments, as I usually do.
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Robert Royes said on March 29, 2016
Excellent build, How do manage rigging on such a small scale? Looks great.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 30, 2016
it's not that hard – super glue and special elastic wire, like Uschi's "Rig that thing". And no beer during during assembly 🙂
Robert Royes said on March 30, 2016
No Scotch either?
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 31, 2016
Well, need to check how it helps 🙂
Stephen W Towle said on March 29, 2016
What a exquisite build. Its very elegant in its simplicity of color and detail. The rigging and the under carriage are true and sharp. Definitely a strong piece of work that needs to be a candidate for model of the month. Good things come in small packages.
Two thumbs up on this build Dimtry.
Craig Abrahamson said on March 29, 2016
A great job on an example not often seen OR modeled. Very nice work.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on March 29, 2016
The Israelis had some in what was then Palestine, used for flying club trainers. Later on, for less pacific uses, like dropping explosives on those people, flying in supplies.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 30, 2016
Didn't know about that, do you have some more information on it? Because I have another one RWD 8 (another newer kit) and I've pick a Spanish camo version for that feature build.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on March 30, 2016
Dmitry: I read about it in a book on the Israeli air force, in its early days, when the Palmach was using the airplanes. Maybe the small hardcover ARCO series? Also, any general history of the Israeli Air Force. They wore civil registrations, which got changed as they moved them around, one jump ahead of the British administration.
Vincent Perry said on March 29, 2016
Very nice and interesting build of an unusual prototype.
Turned out well
George Williams said on March 30, 2016
I like the use of the word "parasol" to describe the design. Very neat build of what, no doubt, is a difficult kit.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 30, 2016
Thank you all for your responses!
Greg Kittinger said on March 30, 2016
Great work as always Dmitry! An unusual subject, and executed just beautifully.
P.k said on March 31, 2016
Like
Gábor Szabó said on March 31, 2016
Nice work! MisterCrafts are not easy builds as I remember, this one is a little gem!