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[Tnarg]

Following your post on kit suggestions opening up the field to monoplanes, I thought "How great would it be to have a Karas (PZL P.23)? A bit of searching gave me this page:

http://www.plastikow...e-wrzesnia-1939

"Following issuance of resin models in 1/32 scale model of the company Montex prepared PZL.23B Karas bomber. Unfortunately, the edition will be limited, and because of the size of the relatively high price. A very large sheet of decals (three sheets of A4) prepare Techmod company."

Unfortunately (Google translate is your friend), the follow up comments said this was only an April Fools post, and while they might have considered making this amazing plane as a kit, it would not likely happen.

So, Silverwings can make me a very happy man if you make this April Fools joke into a reality. Give us a PZL P-23 Karas in 1/32.

I really like the PZL series, both the P-11 and P-23 (including the Romanian export version). The Karas is one of those classic aircraft that are so "ugly" that they are incredibly beautiful. First on my list of "ugly duckling" planes that would be incredible kits in 1/32 include:

P-23 Karas
Breda 65
Curtiss Shrikes A-8 to A-12
(I am leaving the Sikorski and Caproni triplane or biplane bombers to WNW)

I'm not sure even HpH with their Catalina would go so far as to build the rest of the list, including:

Martin B-10B
Savoia Marchetti SM-55
Ford Trimotor
Y1B-17 (so we could make that one in the multicolor war games camo).

OK, so this list is totally crazy, but thank you for the great kits you have made possible so far. The Fiat CR-42 is wonderful. I can dream of the rest of them, can't I?

Tnarg

[Silver Wings]

Tnarg, Thank you very much for your suggestions, even crazy ones like the SM-55
In fact releasing any type of bomber in resin sounds a little crazy and too much painful for modelers pockets.
If we ever release something Polish, then it will be the PZL11 for sure (as our first Polish release).
We don't have any information about the Karas popularity...
Regarding the Breda and Shrike - it's very likely to see them announced by us someday

[Radub]

Although I would really love to have a 1/32 Karas, I agree that it may not be the hottest seller.
However, the PZL P.11 and P.24 have a definite appeal. They are aesthetically-pleasing and they can be built in a variety of very interesting colours schemes/markings.
Radu

[Alburymodeler]

Indeed Radu, one needs to have a little concern for potential sales.

[R Palimaka]

Although I would really love to have a 1/32 Karas, I agree that it may not be the hottest seller.
However, the PZL P.11 and P.24 have a definite appeal. They are aesthetically-pleasing and they can be built in a variety of very interesting colours schemes/markings.
Radu

I completely agree!! Although it would be wonderful to see a 1/32 Karas, I don't know that it would sell very quickly.

I think the P.11 is a different story. It is a pleasing aircraft and important as the first fighter to challenge the Luftwaffe. Flown by so many of my heroes. I know I would take three to start. The P.24 has even more possibilities with some very striking colour schemes/markings. The P.11c might be a good one to do as an injection moulded kit...

Richard

Edited by R Palimaka, 30 October 2012 - 06:45 PM.

[Peterpools]

A classic aircraft and from the Iron Works Gang in Bethpage.
Grumman J2F Duck



Peter

Edited by Peterpools, 30 October 2012 - 08:49 PM.

[alberto49]

Hi,
about Italian subjects, I would suggest a monoplane, the IMAM Ro 43


and two monoplanes: the Reggiane Re 2000 and Re 2001





Alberto

[Tnarg]

That Ro.43 looks really nice, even better with the red and silver sunburst on the top wing.

Tnarg

[fightersweep]

Still in musing mode!

Love the idea of the Breda 65. That would be quite popular I think. Big thumbs up for any of the PZL series.

Just a couple more ideas from me;

Heinkel He 70. A beautiful aircraft.
Fiat G.50. I'm sure this would be popular, and surprised that PCM didn't release one in 1/32.

Regards;
Steve