1:72 PZL 42 Polish Light Bomber

PZL.42 (1:72, IBG models)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Polish light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft PZL.42 in 1:72 scale from IBG models. The package contains finely rendered plastic parts, clear glazing parts and a decal sheet for the finish of the prototype. The model offers cleanly molded parts without flash and presents a less common pre-war subject that collectors of Polish aviation will appreciate.

The real subject

The PZL.42 came about as an attempt to modernize the successful light bomber PZL.23 Karas. It differed from its predecessor above all in its twin vertical tail surfaces and in the omission of the ventral gun gondola. The modifications did not bring the expected improvement in performance, however, and so only a single machine was built and tested. The subject therefore belongs among the interesting dead ends of Polish pre-war aviation development.

Building and painting tips

Cut the parts off the sprues carefully and glue them with thin cement for plastic, then sand the joints. Assemble and paint the cockpit before closing the fuselage. Spray the surface with a primer and apply the paints with an airbrush; Polish khaki on the upper surfaces and light blue-gray underneath are typical. Bring out the panel lines with a fine wash and finish the model with a matte coat.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of Polish pre-war aviation
• Anyone interested in less common and prototype subjects
• Modelers with a liking for light bombers in 1:72 scale

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.