Answer AA72051 - 1:72 PZL M18 Dromader Early Days

Plastic model kit of the PZL M18 Dromader – Early Days

The Answer AA72051 kit represents the Polish PZL M18 Dromader agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft in 1:72 scale, finished in the early markings from the beginning of its service. This edition reflects the initial years of the aircraft’s operational history in Poland and abroad.

Box contents:

• Plastic parts to build the 1:72 PZL M18
• Clear canopy parts
• Decals with early service markings
• Assembly instructions with painting schemes

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 13.2 cm
• Manufacturer: Answer
• Difficulty level: intermediate

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

Assembly process:

The construction involves assembling the fuselage, cockpit, spraying equipment, wings, tailplane and landing gear. When painted and decaled, the model represents an early-production Dromader in its original service livery.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Paints: typical colors of early Dromaders from the late 1970s
• Optional: cyanoacrylate glue for small details

About the PZL M18 Dromader:

The PZL M18 Dromader was developed at PZL Mielec in cooperation with Rockwell International and first flew in 1976. It became Poland’s first large agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, known for its rugged design and high payload. Early production aircraft were delivered both to Polish agricultural aviation units and for export. It proved highly effective in crop-spraying, aerial firefighting and working in challenging operational conditions.

Original aircraft data:

• Length: 9.50 m
• Wingspan: 18.00 m
• Powerplant: 1 × PZL Kalisz ASz-62IR radial engine, 1,000 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 270 km/h
• Crew: 1
• Payload: up to 2,500 liters of liquids

Answer – Polish scale model manufacturer

Answer is a Polish model kit company offering aircraft, military vehicles and ship models in popular scales. Their catalogue includes unique subjects such as agricultural and utility aircraft, rarely produced by other manufacturers.