PZL P.7 of “Bajan Trio” (Arma Hobby 1/72)
A long time ago I've assembled several PZL P.7/P.11 kits from Poland manufacturer PZW Siedlce. This kit is still present on the market, but it could be treated only as a "classic" kit nowadays. But last year (2017) another polish company Arma Hobby (which was also known as Attack Squadron) released completely a new kit of P.7.
I've got Deluxe Set – two kits in the box, resin wheels, PE parts, masks and decal sheet with 8 options. it's a short run, but in a very good quality (take a look on WIP photos to see the corrugated skin imitation).Kit provides parts for building early and late version of P.7.
Prototype of this model is the plane of Cpl. Karol Pniak of 122nd Fighter Squadron based in Kraków in 1933. Cpl. Pniak was also a member of aerobatic team "Bajan Trio" with his airplane.
Model was painted with Hataka lacquers (Hataka Orange Line), gloss and satin coats also by this manufacturer.
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Bob Bailey said on January 20, 2018
Very nice work, Dmitry. Looks like a great little model kit for many of us 72nders.
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 20, 2018
@bails Thanks, Bob! Yes, this kit provides a very good detail level in 1/72 scale.
Bob Bailey said on January 20, 2018
Thanks, Dmitry. Will give it serious consideration.
Craig Abrahamson said on January 20, 2018
Nice little build, Dmitry...I like it (I still like that lighter, too) - 🙂
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 20, 2018
@craigindaytona Thanks, Craig! Lighter is the core part of my builds 🙂
Anthony Conway said on January 20, 2018
Nice one Dmitry.
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 20, 2018
@jacman Thank you, Anthony!
John Healy said on January 20, 2018
Nice work, Dmitry! Hataka “orange” is a lacquer, correct?
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 20, 2018
@j-healy Thanks, John! Yes, orange line is lacquers – paints and varnishes.
Krzysztof Szałecki said on January 20, 2018
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Julian Shawyer said on January 20, 2018
Very neat. Superb finish.
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 20, 2018
@shipwreck71 Thank you, Julian!
Robert Royes said on January 20, 2018
Excellent build, and 1/72!
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 20, 2018
@roofrat Thanks, Robert!
Louis Gardner said on January 20, 2018
Amazing little build. Hard to believe it's a 1/72 scale plane... but it is.
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 21, 2018
@lgardner Thank you, Louis!
George Williams said on January 20, 2018
It reminds a little of the Lysander, one of my favourite aircraft. I'm sure it's correct but the wing decals seem to be set off to one side. Very neat build.
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 21, 2018
@chinesegeorge Thanks, George! Regarding national insignia – white-red chequers were painted on upper wing surfaces asymmetrically. It was to make aiming harder for enemy. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OyCwoaNhpfU/UvPi7W0o1lI/AAAAAAAAFCk/g14w7c564ew/s1600/Fotopolska_480090.jpg
George Williams said on January 22, 2018
Thanks for that information, Dmitry, it must have been confusing for the enemy the first time they saw it.
Rob Pollock said on January 21, 2018
A simple aircraft by type, but your modelled version is delicate and finely observed.
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 21, 2018
@robbo Thank you, Rob!
Jeff Bailey said on January 21, 2018
Dimitry, this is a great model of an aircraft we seldom see here! Well done!
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 21, 2018
@mikegolf Thanks, Jeff!
Greg Kittinger said on January 22, 2018
Looks fantastic - very clean build on an interesting aircraft.
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 22, 2018
@gkittinger Thanks, Greg!
Allan J Withers said on January 24, 2018
Nicely done Dmitry, different !
Dmitry Stropalov said on January 24, 2018
@kalamazoo Thank you, Allan!