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1/32 & 1/48 - RWD-14b Czapla (Heron) resin kit by LukGraph - 1/32 released - 1/48 release July 2021


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LukGraph is to release 1/32nd (and later 1/48th) RWD-14b Czapla (Heron) resin kits

Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2545758479071543&id=100009122475726

 

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I dedicate our next model RWD-14b "Czapla" to my dad "Grandpa Jack" on the occasion of the 70th birthday, which he celebrates on June 20.

We've been working together for over a dozen years and I hope that we will be doing this for a long time, because model making is great fun.

The model itself will be released in 1:32 and 1:48 scale.

As the first on the 1:32 scale, I hope that right after the holidays, and on the 1:48 scale, maybe this year. Everything is ready only this time ...

The model, of course, resin, but very strongly supported by 3D prints attached to the set.

3D prints will include:

- The whole interior except the truss with the addition of photoetched metal plates.

- Engine cover, block, cylinders, manifold, carburetor and propeller

- Rifle bed, rifle and magazines

- rear wheel with handle

As for painting, we still determine because the model is poorly documented.

greetings

 

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Esoteric subject - check; large scale - check; resin - check. Another Desert Island Kit. Another one where you hope the wife is out when the postie arrives!

 

I shall see if I can prioritise this among all the other truly awesome kits coming from the smaller manufacturers.

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11 hours ago, Sabrejet said:

Esoteric subject - check; large scale - check; resin - check. Another Desert Island Kit. Another one where you hope the wife is out when the postie arrives!

 

I shall see if I can prioritise this among all the other truly awesome kits coming from the smaller manufacturers.

Very likely the kit is mostly addressed to people who want to comemorize September 1939 campaign, so predominantly to local Polish modellers market. The RWD-14 was one of basic supporting machines in Polish forces as liason and tactical observation airplane, along with her predecessor, the Lublin RXIII (the 1/48 kit exists).  

In 2011 there were rumours about preparation of resin kit in 1/48  RWD 14 Czapla by some small Polish company but I think it never materialized.

Of the September 1939 Polish airplanes in scale 1/32 exists only P-11c, issued by IBG this year.  So at least in Poland those kits will be welcomed by many.  Not personally by myself, since I am devoted to 1/72 only...

Regards

J-W

 

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3698412423575428&id=917706504979381

 

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Czapla's (RWD 14b Heron) casting test in 1:32 scale ok. All parts are casting perfectly. The model will be available for pre-order within a few days. We will start shipments of models when the EP and decals reach us (approx. 4-6 weeks). The estimated price is PLN 460.µ

 

The photos show almost all the components - the model - some of them are still undergoing corrections (interior elements, compasses, fire extinguishers) - these are elements that will be 3D printed and will be included in the set.

 

The model will contain a lot of photo-etched plates (approx. 200? I stopped counting at 100). We have replaced the originally printed seat with a folding one made of EP and two cast quilted pillows. Same story with the folding observer seat.

 

3D prints: the entire engine will be printed, separate cylinders, engine block, exhaust manifold, carburetor and cover as well as the propeller. Additional printed elements are: guns (sheet metal optics) + 3 magazines, fire extinguishers, compasses and dashboard elements, 2 rudders (pilot and observer), pedals, position lights, several struts (the main loadbearing will be wire-reinforced), rear wheel… and the most important flare gun

 

Photo-etched elements include almost the entire interior, including the floor, elements on the fuselage (e.g. first aid kit), all inspection flaps on the underside of the wings.

 

Decals…. These are the LWS sign and first aid kit. Overall, the project was difficult and exhausting. Lots of unknowns, lots of contradictions, different interpretations, lots of alterations ... something had to be chosen and probably could still be improved ... but in this case we would probably never release it. There are also plans for Czapla in 1:48 scale, which will be exactly the same, only slightly smaller

 

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V.P.

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Great looking both, parts and box art (by J.Wróbel) !  Interesting use of 3D printed elements.

RWD -14 Czapla is  very important machine if one wants to complete Polish machines from September 1939...

 

J-W

 

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Not my scale, but I gotta get this anyway.  It will be stunning in 1/32. I am also waiting in anticipation for the 1/48 scale version.  That is a huge gap in my collection and I'm super super happy to see this kit released.  I'll take it any scale.

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  • Homebee changed the title to 1/32 & 1/48 - RWD-14b Czapla resin kit by LukGraph - 1/32nd released
  • Homebee changed the title to 1/32 & 1/48 - RWD-14b Czapla (Heron) resin kit by LukGraph - 1/32 released - 1/48 release in May-June 2021

Work on 1/48th kit

Sources: 

https://www.facebook.com/LukGraph/posts/3930645170352151

https://www.facebook.com/LukGraph/posts/3933455660071102

 

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RWD 14 b Heron, scale 1:48.

3 D printing attempts for the set are underway.

Probably made of resin (cast) only hull and wings.

Everything else (interiors, shots, ballasts) are 3 D prints + plates.

Retail for a resin model should be very high.

We will do our best to make the model appear in late May and June (yes this year). The heron is very close. Keep your fingers crossed.

 

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1/32 & 1/48 parts alongside

 

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V.P.

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1/48th kit - ref. 48-09 - on final approach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/LukGraph/posts/4053411464742187

 

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Heron on a scale of 1:48 on the last straight (you can see the finish line in the background).

In a nutshell: hull, wings, centropolitan and truss are casts. Everything else - dozens of parts are 3 D prints (engine with separate cylinders, block, engine cover and also ballasts, wing flats, gunshots, interior propeller... and many more). Shots under the centropay will be reinforced with 0,5 mm brass wire to facilitate the installation and geometry setting. The model for resin standards will be detached very strongly (there will also be a lot of tin parts).

More details about the set on the day of taking orders (approx. 2-3 weeks).

 

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V.P.

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Pre-order available.
 

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Model available for pre-order - shipping time up to 8 weeks.

Limited edition of 90 copies.

Set contains resin parts and 3D prints, plates, decals and masks.

 

Source: https://lukgraph.pl/en_GB/p/Preorder-RWD-14b-Czapla-148/181

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