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PZL.23 Karas Reconnaissance Bomber 1/48
KamilS
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Krakow, Poland
Joined: March 08, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 09:01 AM UTC
Hi All
Just finished. This model represent PZL.23B Karaś of the CO of the 12th Line Flight 1st Air Regiment, Warsaw-Okecie 1938.
This is Mirage Hobby's kit, built OOB.
























comments are welcome
KrisMax
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Queensland, Australia
Joined: January 23, 2010
KitMaker: 156 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 11:09 PM UTC
An awesome model Kamil. I can see no flaws whatsoever in construction and painting. The shading and weathering looks very realistic.
I have made the Mirage PZL 11, how does this kit compare?
KamilS
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Krakow, Poland
Joined: March 08, 2008
KitMaker: 225 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 11:28 PM UTC
Thanks!
About P-11.. well. It is not really an excellent kit. Especially about fitting of the parts. Characteristic wing texture is not great represented. Some details are not sharp enough. AFAIK there is something wrong with some struts. Building will not be 'painless', but don't worry- it is not like 'old shortun'.
In my opinion Karas is best Mirage's 1/48 kit.
ivanhoe6
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Wisconsin, United States
Joined: April 05, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 08:37 AM UTC
Kamil, Thank you for sharing your Karas and the diorama it's great. Nice figures the painting and chipping is perfect ! Keep up the good work ! Tom
TedMamere
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Moselle, France
Joined: May 15, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 10:56 AM UTC
Hi Kamil,

Excellent work on the PZL P.23, one of my favorite aircraft!

Where did you get the two figures? I suppose you know that Mirage Hobby will release a PZL P.43 soon...

Jean-Luc
IronMark
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Texas, United States
Joined: December 27, 2009
KitMaker: 71 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 12:40 PM UTC
Hi Kamil,

Beautiful work!

Best Regards,
Mark
KamilS
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Krakow, Poland
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Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 07:32 PM UTC
Thanks a lot.

Figures are from Hecker & Goros
PanzerMike
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Hamilton, New Zealand
Joined: May 09, 2007
KitMaker: 298 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 07:51 PM UTC
The whole scene just looks amazing - well done
Naseby
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Slovakia
Joined: October 15, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 08:20 PM UTC
Wow and wow! KamilS Your PZL is great. I look forward to Your next buit.
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