First to Fight PL133 - September 1939 - 1:72 Polish wz. 29 Armored Car

Plastic model kit of the Polish armoured car wz. 29 "Ursus" in 1:72 scale

First To Fight FTFPL133 is a model kit for self-assembly depicting the Polish armoured car wz. 29 "Ursus" – a heavy, gun-armed armoured vehicle developed at the turn of the 1920s and 1930s. Built on the chassis of the Ursus truck, it was one of the most heavily armed Polish armoured cars of its era.

The model belongs to the popular First To Fight range presenting the vehicles and equipment of the September 1939 campaign. Its simple construction and low parts count make the kit accessible to beginners as well. A historical booklet describing the vehicle's history is included.

What's in the box:

• Plastic parts
• Decal sheet with markings
• Historical booklet
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Catalogue number: FTFPL133 (PL133 series)
• Manufacturer: First To Fight
• Assembled length: approx. 76 mm
• Skill level: beginner

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modelling tools. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Building the model:

Thanks to its low parts count and simple construction, the model is a good starting point for those beginning in the hobby, as well as an attractive addition to a collection of September 1939 vehicles. Polish wz. 29 armoured cars were painted in a distinctive three-colour camouflage (shades of green, brown and sand with a dark outline); after applying the decals, a matt finish typical of military vehicles is worth considering.

Tools you will need:

• Modelling side cutters for removing parts from the sprues
• Hobby knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue-gate marks
• Plastic cement
• Brushes of various sizes
• Modelling paints (acrylic or enamel)
• Modelling wash to emphasise detail

About the vehicle – armoured car wz. 29 "Ursus":

The wz. 29 "Ursus" armoured car was a Polish heavy armoured car of the interwar period, designed on the chassis of the Ursus A truck. It appeared in the early 1930s and stood out – compared with other Polish armoured cars of the time – for its strong armament, comprising a 37 mm gun and machine guns.

Only a small number of these vehicles were built, equipping the armoured-car units of the cavalry. In September 1939 the wz. 29 took part in defensive fighting, including in the Warsaw area. Despite an already dated design and small numbers, the "Ursus" was among the most heavily armed Polish armoured cars of the September campaign.

Original specifications (armoured car wz. 29):

• Length: approx. 5.49 m
• Width: approx. 1.85 m
• Height: approx. 2.48 m
• Combat weight: approx. 4.8 t
• Crew: 4
• Main armament: wz. 18 (Puteaux SA 18) 37 mm gun
• Secondary armament: wz. 25 Hotchkiss 7.92 mm machine guns
• Powerplant: Ursus petrol engine, approx. 35 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 35 km/h (road)
• Production: early 1930s, small series (approx. 13 vehicles)

About the manufacturer – First To Fight:

First To Fight is a Polish brand offering 1:72 plastic model kits, focused on the vehicles, guns and equipment of the early period of the Second World War, with particular emphasis on the September 1939 campaign. The models are notable for their simple, accessible construction and the historical booklets included, making them attractive both to beginner modellers and to collectors of Polish subjects.