RS Models 92306 - 1:72 RWD-13 S/ST Romania

Plastic model kit of the RWD-13 S/ST in Romanian service

The RS Models 92306 kit in 1:72 scale depicts the Polish RWD-13 light aircraft in its S/ST version (Sanitary / Sport-Tourer) used by Romanian aviation. The RWD-13 was a versatile touring and liaison aircraft, and its special variants were adapted for ambulance and military liaison duties. Several examples exported to Romania served with the Romanian Air Force, carrying out liaison, observation and transport missions.

Kit contents:

• injection-molded plastic sprues with fuselage, wings and landing gear parts,
• detailed cockpit interior with option for sanitary layout,
• clear canopy parts,
• decals with Romanian insignia,
• assembly instructions with painting guide.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 8.5 cm
• Wingspan: approx. 11.7 cm
• Manufacturer: RS Models
• Skill level: intermediate

Note: Kit does not include glue, paints or tools.

Building the model:

This kit allows the modeler to recreate a rare Romanian-operated version of the RWD-13. Due to the small scale, precise assembly and careful painting are recommended, especially when applying the Romanian national insignia.

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sanding paper
• Brushes and/or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Paints in Romanian Air Force colors

About the RWD-13:

The RWD-13 was a Polish three-seat light aircraft designed in 1934, used as a touring, liaison and ambulance aircraft. Its S and ST versions were adapted for medical and sport-tourer roles. Simple and reliable, the RWD-13 was also exported abroad. Romania was among its foreign users, employing the aircraft for military liaison and support missions during the interwar and WWII period.

Original aircraft specifications:

• Length: 8.1 m
• Wingspan: 11.6 m
• Powerplant: de Havilland Gipsy Major engine, 130 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 210 km/h
• Range: approx. 700 km
• Crew: 1 pilot + 2 passengers or patient + medic

RS Models – rare subjects for aviation enthusiasts

RS Models specializes in lesser-known aircraft types, offering modelers the opportunity to expand their collections with unique subjects. The RWD-13 S/ST in Romanian markings is a fine example of such an unusual and historically interesting aircraft.