RS Models 94028 - 1:72 Avia Ba. 122.7 Berlin 1936 František Novák

1:72 scale plastic model kit of the Avia Ba.122.7 – Berlin 1936 – František Novák

This RS Models kit represents the Avia Ba.122.7 flown by renowned Czech pilot František Novák at the 1936 Berlin Olympic air displays. The Ba.122 was a refined aerobatic biplane known for its excellent maneuverability, lightweight construction, and elegant lines. This version captures the appearance of the aircraft as flown in international competition.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 10.1 cm
• Manufacturer: RS Models
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints, and tools are not included.

Included in the kit:

• Plastic fuselage, wing, and tail parts
• Full biplane wing structure with struts
• Detailed single-seat cockpit
• Clear canopy elements
• Decals for František Novák’s Berlin 1936 markings
• Assembly instructions

Assembly

The biplane configuration requires careful alignment of interplane struts and wing geometry. As a short-run kit, it benefits from test fitting and precise part preparation. Fine fabric texture and cockpit detail help achieve a realistic appearance.

Required tools

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sanding papers
• Fine brushes
• Plastic model cement
• Acrylic or enamel paints suitable for historic aerobatic aircraft

About the Avia Ba.122

The Avia Ba.122 was a Czechoslovak aerobatic aircraft designed in the early 1930s. Built around a steel-tube fuselage and fabric-covered wings, it was admired for its agility, structural strength, and ability to perform advanced aerobatic maneuvers. František Novák became closely associated with the type, performing at international events — including Berlin 1936 — where his displays earned wide acclaim.

Technical data of the original:

• Length: approx. 7.30 m
• Wingspan: approx. 8.70 m
• Engine: Avia VR-36 / Walter (various versions)
• Maximum speed: approx. 250–260 km/h
• Crew: 1
• Construction: steel-tube frame with fabric covering

About RS Models

RS Models produces short-run kits representing rare or distinctive aircraft. Their catalog includes aerobatic aircraft, prototypes, and lesser-known historical types, offering modelers unique subjects with solid detail.