RS Models 94029 - 1:72 Avia Ba. 122.8 Berlin 1936 Petr Široký

1:72 scale plastic model kit of the Avia Ba.122.8 – Berlin 1936 – Petr Široký

This RS Models kit reproduces the Avia Ba.122.8 aerobatic aircraft flown by Petr Široký during the Berlin 1936 Olympic displays. The Ba.122 was renowned for its agility, strength, and refined aerodynamic design, making it one of the leading aerobatic machines of its era. This version captures the distinctive appearance of Široký’s 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, wings, and tail components
• Full biplane wing structure with struts
• Detailed single-seat cockpit
• Clear canopy parts
• Decals for Petr Široký’s Berlin 1936 markings
• Assembly instructions

Assembly

The biplane arrangement requires careful alignment of the wing structure and struts. As a short-run kit, precise test fitting and cleanup are recommended. Fine fabric texture and cockpit detail allow for an authentic and visually appealing model.

Required tools

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

About the Avia Ba.122

The Avia Ba.122 was a highly successful Czechoslovak aerobatic aircraft of the 1930s. With a steel-tube fuselage, fabric-covered wings, and responsive flight characteristics, it became a favourite among competitive pilots. Petr Široký, one of the prominent Czech aerobatic pilots of the era, displayed remarkable skill flying the Ba.122 at the 1936 Berlin events.

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 plastic kits focused on unusual, rare, and historically significant aircraft. Their catalog offers unique modelling subjects with solid levels of detail, appealing to experienced hobbyists.