Discover the history of Polish military aviation with the Mirage 1:48 PZL.23B Karaś / September 1939 plastic model kit, brought to you by Mirage Hobby. This precision kit allows you to build a replica of the legendary Polish light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft that played a crucial role in the initial days of World War II.
PZL.23B Karaś – Icon of Polish Aviation 1939
The PZL.23 Karaś was a Polish aircraft that debuted in 1934 and entered service in 1936. The PZL.23B version, equipped with a modified, more reliable engine, was the primary operational variant in September 1939. It featured an all-metal construction, a low-wing design, and fixed landing gear. An interesting historical fact is that the PZL.23 Karaś in its B version carried out the first bombing attack on German territory during World War II. These aircraft served until 1946, primarily in the Romanian Air Force after evacuation. To this day, no complete example has survived.
Key Features of the Kit
Scale: 1/48 scale, ensuring a high level of detail and accurate proportions for the model.
Type: Plastic model kit, ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers.
Role: Reconnaissance Aircraft / Light Bomber.
Historical Period: September 1939 – the period of the invasion of Poland, depicting historical camouflage and markings.
High-Quality Components: The kit includes plastic sprues, photo-etched parts, and clear parts, allowing for precise reproduction of details.
Box Contents
The kit contains all the necessary components to build the model:
Step-by-step assembly guide.
Plastic sprues with parts to be cut out.
Decal sheet with markings and insignias from September 1939.
Photo-etched parts, enhancing the realism of details (e.g., grilles, antennas, cockpit elements).
Clear parts for the canopy glazing and other transparencies.
Assembly and Painting
Assembly of the model requires precise cutting of parts from the sprues, fitting, and gluing according to the included assembly guide. After assembly, the model should be painted with model paints and decals applied. Some details may require painting before final gluing.
Recommended Paint Colors
For painting the PZL.23B Karaś aircraft model in its September 1939 colors, the following colors are typically used:
Lower surfaces: Light Blue (often referred to as Light Blue or light grey-blue).
Additional details: Colors such as black, silver, brown, or grey for painting cockpit elements, engine, landing gear, and other details. Exact shades and painting schemes can be found in the assembly guide included with the kit.
Please note: The kit DOES NOT include paints or glue. For complete construction of the model, basic modeling tools and consumables are required:
Side cutters for cutting plastic parts.
Hobby knife for precise cuts.
Files or sandpaper for smoothing edges.
Plastic cement dedicated to plastic models.
Paintbrush or airbrush for painting.
Model paints in the recommended colors.
If you have any questions regarding the selection of appropriate accessories or paints for this model, please contact us. We will be happy to provide expert advice.
