1/48 - PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader by Grand models & IBG Models - 3D renders+test model+box art+sprues+ test build - release in August-September 2025

[Homebee]

After the 1/72nd kit (link) Grand models is to release a 1/48th PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader resin kit. UPDATE in a joint venture with IBG Models

Source: https://www.facebook.com/modellingnews.gr/posts/2130565527043832

 

 

 

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Edited May 16 by Homebee

[planeart]

Hello there nice man Christos...good news!!!!! I am tottaly honoured to paint some of the box arts for your small but nice effort!!!! Best wishes!!!

[Homebee]

Source: https://www.facebook.com/christos.koutalianos.9/posts/4568750756523308

 

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The next release of Grand models ... PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader in 1/48 scale It is expected by 2022.

Photos from the presentation of the master test at the 40th Exhibition - IPMS Hellas Competition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited November 3, 2021 by Homebee

[Homebee]

Sources: 

https://www.facebook.com/christos.koutalianos.9/posts/4665913880140328

https://www.facebook.com/christos.koutalianos.9/posts/4695223973875985

https://www.facebook.com/christos.koutalianos.9/posts/4751558214909227

 

 

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[dnl42]

This looks fantastic! 

 

Wow! Looks to be some very nice 1/48 Ag aircraft on that table! 

 

Also looks like the Jamo's 1/48 Grumman Ag-Cat is left of the PZL Dromader

On 11/11/2019 at 11:44 PM, Homebee said:

 

 

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[Homebee]

11 hours ago, dnl42 said:

(...) Also looks like the Jamo's 1/48 Grumman Ag-Cat is left of the PZL Drromad (...)

Jamo's 1/48th G-164 Ag Cat thread is here.

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Edited January 19, 2022 by Homebee

[k5054nz]

That looks gorgeous! Well, as gorgeous as a Dromader can look 😆

[zigster]

That looks very good! Wonder if it will cost a leg, or an arm too.

Can't do modelling with just 1 arm....🤪

Zig

[TEXANTOMCAT]

That looks very nice but what are you supposed to do about the canopy?  Cut out the windows?🥺

[Sabrejet]

We are soooo lucky to have kits like this: can't wait. Any chance of a Kruk?

[rafju]

Hello

about the PZL wings, now found this here:

https://www.facebook.com/3dpolishwings/

what is the difference?? is it the same designer?

Edited January 5, 2024 by rafju

[Homebee]

12 hours ago, rafju said:

Hello

about the PZL wings, now found this here:

https://www.facebook.com/3dpolishwings/

what is the difference?? is it the same designer?

Uhmm  - Thread about the PolishWings kit  https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235126658-116-124-132-135-148-172-pzl-mielec-m-18-dromader-3d-printed-kits-by-art-of-trans3d-polish-wings-released/

 

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[Homebee]

Joint venture Grand Models & IBG Models to produce a new tool injected 1/48th kit from the PZL-Mielec M-18B Dromader !

Source:  https://www.facebook.com/grandmodels.gr/posts/pfbid02PSaQFYU9gdsNYrzbsZZYsNGSxmDvAsceNBt2wyW5NNbbEQwcBYikp1Jzi2JGRD8kl

 

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It is with a great pleasure to announce a unique collaboration.

IBG of Poland and Grand Models of Greece are joining for the release of a most popular 1/48th highly detailed injection molded kit.

PZL (Mielec) M-18B “Dromader” in European Service (versions for Poland, Greece…..)

Exclusive details for the new release will be given on the forthcoming 43rd Athens Models & Miniatures Show by IPMS Hellas that will be held at Athens Technopolis Excibition Center on October the 25TH , 26TH and 27th, 2024.

 

 

 

 

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Edited October 24, 2024 by Homebee

[Piotr Mikolajski]

Yep, kit is highly detailed, should be released in 2025.

[Homebee]

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ibgmodels/posts/pfbid0558AWmp9nLMWSz1rfR1taxqeQPpNHsCip3exJfy7Z3CcYgrYFGy78ZQ8wAeM7bnMl?locale=fr_FR

 

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IBG Models is entering 1/48 domain! Our first aircraft in this scale, prepared in cooperation with Grand models, will hit the stores in 2025. PZL M18 Dromader in single and two-seater (pilot and mechanic) versions in agricultural, firefighting and even military configurations, reproduced with great accuracy and attention to detail. More info about this and out other projects for 2025 coming soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Homebee]

Box art - ref. 48001 - PZL-Mielec M-18B Dromader

 

 

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[Homebee]

Sprues pics. Release expected in August 2025.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1199823555268545&id=100057227360369

 

 

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Edited April 28 by Homebee

[JWM]

Very nice model - unfortunately out of my frames of interest but it looks really very tasty...

The collaboration between IBG and Grand Model is an interesting feature. I hope it will have a continuation . I can tell one subject for consideration. For example - why not  a join preparation of Breguet XIX kit? The Grand model was about to prepare it but not released (so far)

and  I think the machine itself should be in range of interest of IBG due to high importance of Breguet for development of Polish Air Forces between the wars. If not FRROM, maybe they will do a descent kit of Breg XIX (in 1/72 of course and maybe also 1/48  )

With a good promotion this kit has a potential for a big market success. The machine was used in many countries world wide in times between the wars (with different engines configuration - more than 20 different engines types applied, of all V, W or radial types) and was even remaining still in use in WW2 time in Greece, Yugoslavia, Croatia, Yugoslav Partisan, Poland, Iran... Besides it it was the first and in this time the most massive warplane on both sides of Spanish Civil War. Moreover - it was in wide use in long range pioneer flights not only in deeply modified variants "Bidon" and "Super bidon" but also in regular A2/B2 configuration. 

The Dromader kit shows that such collaboration is possible, I hope they will go together further and deeper to historical subjects of mutual interest...  

Regards

J-W

[Piotr Mikolajski]

From the comments on FB: the premiere is planned for August. But this is not an official comment from IBG Models, so I would safely assume an August-September release.

[Zagor]

I talked to IBG during this weekend Mosonmagyarovar Model Show. August-September is release timeframe for now. They are planning to do more then one boxing of kit (different markings). Also, I had a chance to take a really good look of the displayed sprues. Those FB pictures doesn't do justice. It is even better in person! Beautiful kit! Details are amazing, wing details are perfect, riveting at par with newest Eduard offerings. Definitely a buy for me.

Edited April 29 by Zagor

[Piotr Mikolajski]

1 hour ago, Zagor said:

They are planning to do more then one boxing of kit (different markings).

 

Not only markings, there are two fuselages prepared, the second one has extra space for the mechanic.

[Homebee]

Test build

Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=681666617925346&id=100082460402008

 

 

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Edited May 16 by Homebee

[Piotr Mikolajski]

This kit will be on display during the Babaryba 2025 event in Warsaw on 7-8 June. I think there may also be a few surprises.

https://www.facebook.com/events/547745564255814

https://warszawskifestiwalmodelarski.pl/

[Work In Progress]

That looks extremely well done

[szeregowy]

Looks very detailed, but my gosh this is one ugly looking plane.