First To Fight 125 - September 1939 - 1:72 Polish Fiat 508/518 with wz.30 heavy machine gun

1:72 scale plastic model of the Polski Fiat 508/518 with wz.30 heavy machine gun

The First To Fight 125 kit represents the Polski Fiat 508/518 — a light military vehicle used by the Polish Army during the September 1939 campaign. Configured with the wz.30 heavy machine gun, the vehicle served as a mobile fire-support platform and communications car. The set also includes a historical booklet providing detailed background on the Polish Army in 1939.

Kit contents:

• Plastic parts for assembling the Polski Fiat 508/518
• wz.30 heavy machine gun
• Interior and exterior details
• Decals with Polish Army markings
• “September 1939” historical booklet
• Assembly instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Finished length: approx. 4.8 cm
• Manufacturer: First To Fight
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints and tools are not included.

Assembly and modelling notes:

The model requires careful assembly of small exterior details and the wz.30 machine gun mount. It is well suited for dioramas depicting Polish infantry units in the early days of World War II. Despite its compact size, the kit includes well-defined parts and crisp detailing.

Required tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or fine sanding tools
• Detail brushes
• Plastic cement
• Acrylic or enamel paints in colours used by the Polish Army in 1939
• Optional: cyanoacrylate for very small parts

About the Polski Fiat 508/518:

The Polski Fiat 508/518 combined the chassis of the civilian 508 with reinforced elements of the 518 model. Light, fast and reliable, it was used for liaison, reconnaissance and infantry support roles. When fitted with the wz.30 heavy machine gun, it provided mobile firepower for small Polish Army detachments.

Technical data (real vehicle):

• Length: approx. 3.45–3.50 m
• Crew: 2–3
• Armament: wz.30 heavy machine gun (7.92 mm)
• Top speed: approx. 80 km/h
• Engine: petrol, approx. 24–30 hp

About First To Fight:

First To Fight is a Polish manufacturer specialising in 1:72 scale kits depicting the 1939 campaign. Each model includes a historical booklet full of valuable information about Polish military vehicles and units during the opening phase of World War II.