Konrad

I'm waiting for reviews - probably will be better than Airfix + resin conversion and decals. https://modelsvit-eshop.com/c/aviation-1/bt-67-dc-3-turboprop-utility-aircraft-221

In Poland, nuclear weapons were stored only in facilities supervised by Soviet troops *). They were far away from airfields etc. So there were, to my knowledge, no shelters under hiding places for aircraft. IAB-500 bombs (and real A-bombs) were transported on the tarmac on haulers. *) Some people are still in denial about whether the so-called facilities: 3001, 3002 and 3003 actually stored nuclear warheads.

Very interesting story! Thanks for sharing! You're writing about first PFM's delivered to Poland: 940MŁ-01 "01" -> ML Kraków 940MŁ-03 "03" 940MŁ-04 "04" -> WAT Warszawa 940MŁ-05 "05" 940MŁ-06 "06" 940MŁ-07 "07" 940MŁ-08 "08" 940MŁ-09 "09" 940MŁ-10 "10" -> MSP Dęblin 940MO-22 "022" On another forum someone suggested than not only MiGs with N in serial number has a cable harnesses for A-bombs. Maybe he was right? The best way to confirm the likelihood that the aforementioned MiGs were A-bomb carriers would be to look at their undersides and see if there is a recess for a BD3-66-21N beam under the center pylon. "01" in Kraków have connected PTB-490 so... maybe you have a photos when fuel pylon was removed? Beam BD3-66-21N - visible protrusion hiding in the hull; photo from www.mycity-military.com

Excelent work!

About the aircraft: MiG-21PFM - representative of the second generation of MiG-21 aircraft. 132 aircrafts were used in Poland. 12 of them were in 94N version - nuclear weapons carrier. About the copy: MiG-21PFM with the side number 7903 - most of the time stationed with the rest of 94Ns at the 2nd Fighter Air Regiment at Goleniów. Presented livery shows plane before major overhaul - still painted only with clear coat. After overhauls in the mid-1980s, 94Ns lost their functions as carriers of special weapons. About the model: The base was Eduard's kit "MiG-21PFM" in 1/72 scale. IAB-500 bomb and undercarriage beam are from Advanced Modeling set. Own decals, Bilmodel paints. IAB-500: IAB-500 was a dummy bomb. Filled with almost a quarter of a ton of liquid fuel, it exploded creating a fireball about 100-120 meters in diameter for 3-4 seconds and then a cloud of smoke as high as 1 kilometer.

Today I want to present model of one of the "aircraft carrier killers" - Kh-22 "Burya." The model shows one of the first versions of the missile, developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The design, although extremely old, is still on the armament of the Russian Federation (vide: its use last year as decoys in massive missile attacks). The model itself was supposed to be an apprenticeship for painting in "silver" colors, 😉 . I see that the delicate shading I applied, in the photos, fades completely after using clear varnish on the metallics (lots of decals force the use of varnish, in my opinion) - I guess more practice will be necessary. Good thing I still have some shells of this type in stock A few words about the model: typical short-run, currently with worn out molds. 50-60% of the time spent on the model is simply sanding / puttying / etc. Decals are not bad, although the instructions "forget" some of them (e.g. there are decals dedicated to the AT-22 bogie, but where to use them?). Initially I was supposed to glue in one day, but it took three. Other types are in boxes - unfortunately, all at the same level (ie: file - putty - sandpaper - ...).

About the glider: SZD-15 Sroka (Magpie) - a Polish single-seat training glider designed to train intermediate pilots constructed at the Glider Experimental Plant in Bielsko-Biała in 1955-1956. It was one of the designs submitted in the League of Friends of the Soldier competition for a new training glider. The design competed with the SZD-16 Gil design. SZD-15 Sroka was eventually selected as a winner. All in all, having no special advantages, it was produced in the number of 2 prototypes and 20 serial copies. About the copy: Unfortunately, I know very little about this copy - its biggest advantage was the fact that several shots of this glider from different sides are available online, which made it possible to reproduce quite faithfully its painting. About the model: The model is based on the design of colleague Vieh_san from the Modelwork forum. He also printed it on his printer . The project required several corrections. Traditionally, I added a few details (the most visible are the brakes on the wings). I also had to develop my own decals to match the SP-1720. Personally, I would classify my product as average - I did not manage to remove all 3D artifacts and also at the finishing stage I had some problems related to the brittleness of the resin. However, I do not hide the fact that in the end I view it surrounded by other gliders with pleasure

I’m just wondering… New tool or copy of A-Model?

About the helicopter: The UH-12C - a three-seat helicopter developed by Hiller Aircraft initially as the Hiller 360. The Hiller 12C is one of development versions - the first with a distinctive spacious bulbous cabin (the 12A and 12B versions had cabins with flat diagonal planes). This version of the helicopter was equipped with Franklin O-335 engines. About the copy: One of two Hiller 12Cs purchased by the Peruvian Ministry of Health to support vaccination campaigns. After several years (?) transferred to the FAP (Air Force of Peru). Colour scheme somewhat presumptive - I found only 2 black and white photos of these helicopters on the Internet. About the model: The 1/72 scale LF Models kit was used as a base, and it is quite poor and built straight out of the box can be moderately attractive. I decided to add some details (as far as the photos of the original allowed). Painted Bilmodell paints, self made decals. I invite you to watch and comment

About the aircraft: What is there to write: Hellcat - the successor of the Wildcat and the slayer of Zeros over the Pacific 🙂 About the copy: In 1955, George Kreitzberg purchased the aircraft and converted it first to an agro plane (field sprayer) and then to a firefighting plane. Each tank contained more than 1,100 liters of fire extinguishing agent so all in all it wasn't bad! Unfortunately, the planes (because there were two such Hellcats) did not make a dizzying career. Something was wrong with the positioning of the tanks and accurate targeting. Well - such is the role of pioneers About the model: The base was Eduard's kit "Hellcat F6F-3" in 1/72 scale. Underwing tanks are selfmade. Own decals, Bilmodel paints. Livery based on photos from Warbirds International. Hellcat with a younger brother Wildcat (sprayer). My collection of Grumman's Navy planes: Wildcat (sprayer), Hellcat (sprayer / fire bomber) & Avenger (fire bomber)

You’re right - two containers with flares (same type like at Su-22 if I good remember)

About the aircraft: MiG-21R - representative of the third generation of MiG-21 aircraft. 36 aircrafts were used in Poland. About the copy: MiG-21R with the side number 1507 - one of MiG-21Rs stationed at the 32nd Tactical Reconnaissance Air Regiment at Sochaczew. During second major overhaul at Dęblin it was painted on "ashy" livery using very matt and... impermanent paint. Presented with "R" pod (radio-electronic reconnaissance). About the model: The base was Eduard's kit "MiG-21MF Interceptor" in 1/72 scale. Pod and wingtips from KP kit. The cocpit from Eduard's kit "MiG-21PFM. Own decals, Bilmodel paints. Pair with MiG-21MF-75 - older brother presented HERE

Excellent!

Fantastic model. Super modifications. Rehabilitation of the finger completed successfully

About the aircraft: MiG-21MF - representative of the third generation of MiG-21 aircraft. Quite numerous in Poland (120 pieces). About the copy: MiG-21MF-75 with the side number 7399 - one of twenty MiG-21MF-75s delivered to Poland, produced at the Gorky factory. It was stationed at the 34th Fighter Aviation Regiment in Babie Doły. It was painted in an atypical for Polish's MiGs "pigeon" gray. As it turned out during later operation - with the help of radar-absorbing paint 🙂 . Presented with armament as for a pair of duty aircraft: 2 x RS-2US + 2 x R-3S. About the model: The base was Eduard's kit "MiG-21MF Interceptor" in 1/72 scale. Own decals, Bilmodel paints. More photos in WiP gallery on Scalemates.