Answer AA48024 - 1:48 RWD-13 Polish Civil Service

Plastic model kit of the RWD-13 – Polish Civil Service

The Answer AA48024 kit depicts the Polish RWD-13 light aircraft in 1:48 scale, finished in Polish Civil Service markings. This aircraft was one of the most popular Polish light planes of the 1930s, used for touring, training, liaison and civil duties.

Box contents:

• Plastic parts to build the 1:48 RWD-13
• Clear canopy parts
• Decals for Polish Civil Service markings
• Assembly instructions with painting schemes

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: approx. 15.5 cm
• Manufacturer: Answer
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modeling tools. Assembly required.

Assembly process:

The construction includes assembling the fuselage with its cabin, wings, tailplane and landing gear. Once painted and decaled, the model reproduces the elegant silhouette of this Polish light aircraft from the interwar years.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Paints: typical colors of Polish civil aircraft of the 1930s
• Optional: cyanoacrylate glue for small details

About the RWD-13:

The RWD-13 was a Polish three-seat light touring and sport aircraft designed by the RWD team and first flown in 1935. It was a development of earlier RWD-6 and RWD-9 designs and was valued for its easy handling and reliability. In Poland, it was used by flying clubs, LOT Polish Airlines, and civil services. Many were also exported to countries such as Romania, Yugoslavia and Palestine. Although WWII cut short its further production, surviving aircraft continued to serve after the war.

Original aircraft data:

• Length: 7.46 m
• Wingspan: 10.56 m
• Powerplant: 1 × Avia 6 inline engine, 220 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 210 km/h
• Crew: 1 pilot + 2 passengers
• Range: approx. 800 km

Answer – Polish scale model manufacturer

Answer is a Polish model kit company offering a wide range of aircraft, military vehicles and ships in popular scales. Their catalogue includes unique subjects, such as Polish interwar aviation, rarely found among other manufacturers.