Lukgraph DH 89 Rapide

[mozart]

At Last!!!! 

 

 

Łukasz Sznajder

38 mins

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide probably doesn't need an introduction, everyone knows it. We have always liked its shape. Therefore, we decided to release it in 1:32 scale. It is really big by the standards of models produced in resin (dimensions in 1:32 scale is 456 x 332 mm). 
The model will be available in our online store: www.lukgraph.pl
We don't know the price yet but it will be as friendly as possible.
The aircraft in the pre-war, war and post-war period was very popular. Many of them fly today to enjoy tourists and aviation enthusiasts.
Paintings of civil aircraft are particularly beautiful.
We decided to issue it in 2 boxes:
Box 1: 2 British painting (camouflage and silver)
Box 2: US Army and Israeli Air Force
Details and profiles coming soon.
At the present time, the modeler has no problem making masks or decals for 1 piece (your favorite). We can always help in technical preparation of the project (especially for civilian versions).
The set will include:
- resin castings
- 3D printed Gipsy Six x 2 engine with exhaust pipes
- 3D-printed passenger seats (8 + 1 reserve)
- 3D printed inside the pilot's cabin
- photo-etched sheets
- decal
- instruction
The model should appear at the turn of April and May this year. The most important elements (wings, fuselage, gondolas) are ready. A gondola consisting of two halves with a motor will be a big advantage of the model (open - you will have to make it yourself - but this is not a problem for an experienced modeller).
We hope that the DH.89 Rapide selection is ok and you'll like it.
Greetings

Edited February 14, 2020 by mozart

[kalashnikov-47]

Nevermind.  Mozart beat me to it.  Admins please delete this.

[Kagemusha]

2 minutes ago, kalashnikov-47 said:

Nevermind.  Mozart beat me to it.  Admins please delete this.

 

I've just merged the two threads, so we have the facebook link for those who do that sort of thang!

[Out2gtcha]

Wowzers!   Lots of pretty schemes for the Rapide.................

[Adrian]

One of the prettiest aeroplanes ever made, yes please I'll have one!

 

[mozart]

5 minutes ago, Adrian said:

One of the prettiest aeroplanes ever made, yes please I'll have one!

 

Couldn't agree more Adrian, so graceful and elegant - a proper lady.

[Anthony in NZ]

Oh my word....model dreams do come true!!  

 

First a Tiger Moth now a Rapide…..its the year of De Havilland with the Vampire on the books for Infinity Models

 

Super exciting and a year to have no money for food, LOL

 

 

Edited February 14, 2020 by Anthony in NZ

[Landrotten Highlander]

1 hour ago, Adrian said:

One of the prettiest aeroplanes ever made, yes please I'll have one!

 

and me too.  Always loved the look of that plane.

[Jan_G]

great news! will get one for sure

Thanks Lukasz for this great subject 

jan 

[Trak-Tor]

I've got a feeling I knew it would happen!

 

Juraj

[mozart]

9 minutes ago, Trak-Tor said:

I've got a feeling I knew it would happen!

 

Juraj

Must have been hard sitting on that news Juraj! 

[LSP_Kevin]

9 minutes ago, Trak-Tor said:

I've got a feeling I knew it would happen!

 

Juraj

 

Lukasz told me it would happen a month ago, and I've been struggling to keep the secret ever since!

 

Kev

[mozart]

This is mine:

 

Trainee wireless operators at Yatesbury.  They carried an old biscuit tin in the plane as a “sick bin”. If they missed they paid the ground crew half a crown to clean out the plane! 

Edited February 14, 2020 by mozart

[kkarlsen]

Yes, yes, yes, this is the biggest news in.. like forever!!! 

I've been so exited since Lukasz hinted it on FB a couple of weeks ago, dreading it would be the Comet...

Now this is on my top three list of planes I wanted to do in my lifetime, this is huge!

 

Ready to go...

 

 

OY-DIN ex G-ADAE 6272 at a newly opened little local airport in 1938, very close to were I live...

 

Kent

Edited May 27, 2020 by kkarlsen

[mozart]

Rigging will be a cinch compared to your last one Kent!