Avia B-534 III serie(Reedition)Profipack, 1/48 - Eduard Plastic Kits 8191

Avia B-534 III. series (re-edition) ProfiPACK 1/48 – Eduard ref. 8191 is a plastic model kit to be assembled, depicting the Avia B-534 biplane fighter in its third series. This ProfiPACK edition from Eduard is produced at a scale of 1/48 and features an iconic aircraft from late-1930s Czechoslovak aviation.

The B-534 belongs to the generation of biplane fighters that were still in service before the generalization of single-seat fighter monoplanes. Its distinctive lines, with its two wing planes, fixed landing gear, and inline engine, make it a particularly interesting subject for a display on a base or in a diorama dedicated to pre-war Central European aviation.

Contents and finishing options

The Eduard re-edition 8191 includes plastic parts produced by Eduard, an Eduard decal sheet, a pre-painted photo-etched detail sheet, and a painting mask. Four marking options are provided, covering Czechoslovak and Slovak aircraft:

• 34th Squadron, 4th Air Regiment, Hradec Králové, Czechoslovakia, August 1937;
• 51st Squadron, 2nd Air Regiment, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia, from May 1937 to March 1939;
• 37th Squadron, 3rd Air Regiment, Piešťany, Czechoslovakia, summer 1938;
• 11th Squadron of the Slovak Air Force, Piešťany, winter 1939-1940.

Assembly and painting

At scale 1/48, the dimensions of the real aircraft are reduced 48 times. Building a biplane requires careful preparation of the parts and a methodical installation of the wing and landing gear elements. The pre-painted photo-etched parts add useful additional detail, while the painting mask makes it easier to create the glazed areas and the wheels during painting.

For assembly and finishing, using glue suitable for plastic, model paints, a primer, and finishing products for applying decals is a relevant complementary equipment.

Technical features

• Brand : Eduard Plastic Kits
• Reference : 8191
• Type : model airplane kit to be assembled
• Subject : Avia B-534 III. series
• Scale : 1/48
• Edition : ProfiPACK
• Material : injected plastic
• Decals : Eduard, 4 marking options
• Photo-etch : yes, pre-painted
• Painting mask : yes