CZECHOSLOVAK WWII AIRCRAFT Avia B.534 IV.Serie 70102

Avia B.534 IV.serie 70102 CZECHOSLOVAK WWII AIRCRAFT 1:72 SCALE PLASTIC KIT

intro The Avia B.534 was developed in 1934 as an extension of the B.34 fighter. In this incarnation, which was produced in small numbers for the Czechoslovak Air Force (the majority of which were attached to No.3 Fighter Regiment in Slovakia at the beginning of the Second World War), there were several engine/airframe combinations tried. The B.234 prototype served as the basis for the re-engined (Hispano Suiza 12 Ydrs for the original Avia R-29 radial) type that became the true B.534. This was the 1934 victor in a tender for a new standard fighter for the air force, and in June of that year, Avia received an order for an initial 34 aircraft. The orders accumulated to a total of 568 units, built in several production blocks. Assessments of the aircraft are somewhat variable. At the time of its development, it was an aircraft that was technically sound and utilized progressive construction techniques, but by the time of the Munich Crisis, the technology was slowly but surely entering the realm of the obsolete. To top it off, the politics of the situation during the Crisis disallowed the chance of combat. The chance for combat missions to be flown didn't occur until a few years later, in 1941, in the services of the Slovak State, fighting for the side that had previously been the aggressor against which they were to stand. Slovak pilots flying the B.534 on the Eastern Front gained good results, and these can be viewed upon as being the climax of the career of the type. A year later, it was apparent that replacement by more modern types was necessary, and inevitable. Bulgarian attempts to combat Ploesti raiding B-24 Liberators with the B.534 was a failure, and the aging planes were not able to climb to the Liberator's operational altitudes. In Slovakia, as in Bulgaria, the type was destined for second line relegation. Some of the remaining B.534s were destined for final operations within the Bulgarian Air Force in operations over Hungary in 1944, and with Slovakia during the several weeks long uprising against Germany (late August early November 1944). During the Slovak National Uprising, the type was used primarily in the ground attack role, and one did manage a kill to become what is the last aerial victory of a biplane in history. It should be noted that the kill in question was that of a Hungarian transport. The fact remains that the Slovak National Uprising did end up being the swansong of the Avia B.534. Certainly, it can be said that due to the era and climate of the service of this aircraft, and the length of service it was able to achieve, the Avia B.534 has become one of the most profound symbols of Czechoslovak aviation history, a very positive symbol. Our model was influenced by these facts, and what the type means to us. We developed the kit with diligence and scrutiny, employing the most modern manufacturing technology at our disposal. In that sense, we have something in common with the original developers of the type all those years ago, and we hope that this fact will make our tribute to this aesthetically pleasing type longer lasting than the older big brother.

70102 - NAV1 ATTENTION UPOZORNĚNÍ ACHTUNG ATTENTION

Carefully read instruction sheet before assembling. When you use glue or paint, do not use near open flame and use in well ventilated room. Keep out of reach of small children. Children must not be allowed to suck any part, or pull vinyl bag over the head. Před započetím stavby si pečlivě prostudujte stavební návod. Při používání barev a lepidel pracujte v dobře větrané místnosti. Lepidla ani barvy nepoužívejte v blízkosti otevřeného ohně. Model není určen malým dětem, mohlo by dojít k požití drobných dílů.

INSTRUCTION SIGNS INSTR. SYMBOLY INSTRUKTION SINNBILDEN SYMBOLES

OPTIONAL BEND OPEN HOLE SYMETRICAL ASSEMBLY NOTCH REMOVE APPLY EDUARD MASK VOLBA OHNOUT VYVRTAT OTVOR SYMETRICKÁ MONTÁŽ ZÁŘEZ ODŘÍZNOUT AND PAINT POUŽÍT EDUARDS MASK NABARVIT

PARTS DÍLY TEILE PIECES

PLASTIC PARTS PE - PHOTO ETCHED A> B> DETAIL PARTS 7100 A

7100 B

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E> F> 7100 E 7100 F

-Parts not for use. -Teile werden nicht verwendet. -Pieces a ne pas utiliser. -Tyto díly nepoužívejte při stavbě. -

COLOURS BARVY FARBEN PEINTURE

GSi Creos (GUNZE) AQUEOUS Mr.COLOR AQUEOUS Mr.COLOR H 4 C4 YELLOW H 77 C137 TIRE BLACK H 5 C5 BLUE H 81 C55 KHAKI H 6 C6 GREEN H 327 C327 RED H 8 C8 SILVER H 334 C334 BARLEY GRAY H 11 C62 FLAT WHITE H 336 C336 HEMP H 12 C33 FLAT BLACK H 413 C113 YELLOW RLM04 H 28 C78 METAL BLACK Mr.COLOR SUPER METALLIC H 47 C41 RED BROWN SM01 SUPER FINE SILVER H 51 C11 LIGHT GULL GRAY Mr.METAL COLOR H 64 C17 DARK GREEN RLM71 MC214 DARK IRON 2 H 67 C115 LIGHT BLUE RLM65 MC215 COPPER B1 E16 H 8 C8 ALUMINIUM

H 8 C8 H 8 ALUMINIUM C8 E6 PE11 ALUMINIUM

H 8 C8 E21 ALUMINIUM

H 8 C8 ALUMINIUM E15

MC214 E18 DARK IRON E3 H 8 C8 ALUMINIUM

H 47 E26 C41 RED BROWN B8 H 8 C8 ALUMINIUM

E1 H 8 C8 ALUMINIUM B

MC214 PE4 DARK IRON E7 PE3

H 8 PE14 C8 ALUMINIUM E4 PE6

H 47 C41 RED BROWN PE12 PE5 E32

H 8 A H 12 C8 C33 ALUMINIUM PE13 FLAT BLACK PE1 PE10 PE2 E17 B3 H 8 H 8 H 8 C8 OPTIONAL: C8 C8 ALUMINIUM decal 20 ALUMINIUM B4 ALUMINIUM 3 H 8 C8 ALUMINIUM B6

C D A5 A9

A4 A3

A8 C

B7 D

B1, B8

4 A6

A10

MARKINGS D , E ONLY - 0,5 mm l - 3 mm plastic

E36 E34

E33

PE16

E35

9 mm 9 mm 5 PE8 PE8

E14 PE17 PE19

H 77 C137 TIRE BLACK E13

E9 E20 E19 E8

MARKING C ONLY PE7

MARKING B ONLY

PE9

H 12 C33 B10 FLAT BLACK

H 51 C11 LIGHT GRAY

6 MARKINGS A , F ONLY

E37 E23

E38 E22

E29

E30

MARKING 3 pcs. A ONLY E10

H 12 H 64 E27 C33 C17 FLAT BLACK DARK GREEN E31

E28

MARKING A ONLY 3 pcs. E10

H 12 H 64 C33 C17 H 8 FLAT BLACK DARK GREEN C8 ALUMINIUM PE18

E25

E11

7 H 47 C41 RED BROWN

H 47 B5 C41 B2 H 8 RED BROWN C8 ALUMINIUM

B5 H 8 H 8 C8 B2 C8 ALUMINIUM ALUMINIUM

H 8 C8 ALUMINIUM F7 F8 F8 - MARKINGS F3 B , C ONLY F3 - MARKINGS A , D , E , F ONLY F5

PE15 PE15

LIQUID MASK F8 E28

E29 E37

E38 F5

E23 E28 F7 E22 E29 A10 A1

F4 LIQUID MASK

A3, A9 A4, A5

LIQUID MASK 8 RIGGING DIAGRAM

9 Avia B.534 4th version, 4th Air Regiment, No. 34 Squadron, Hradec Králové, A Czechoslovakia, summer 1937

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CHROME SM01 COPPER Mc215

H8 SILVER H5 H6 8 BLUE 5 GREEN 6 H81 H77 H28 KHAKI TIRE BLACK METAL BLACK 55 137 78 10 B Avia B.534 4th version, 7./LLG 1, Eastern Front, winter 1942/1943

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CHROME SM01 COPPER Mc215

H51 H77 H11 TIRE BLACK WHITE LIGHT GRAY 11 137 62 H81 H28 H413 KHAKI METAL BLACK 55 78 RLM 04 113 11 C Avia B.534 4th version, No. 6 Fighter Squadron (Jato), Karlovo airfield, 1941 - 1942

This Bulgarian aircraft crashed during military manoeuvres of the 6th Regiment at the Daskal Atanasovo airfield, on August 14th, 1942. At that time, the aircraft had already changed colour scheme, with deleted yellow identification symbols on wings and tail surfaces. A tactical number was also added to the outboard surface of the lower wing. Decals are supplied to allow to both versions of marking scheme to be built. ČESKOU VERZI TEXTU NALEZNETE NA www.eduard.com/s/70102

H12 BLACK Mc215 33 COPPER H4 YELLOW H67 4 RLM65 115 H64 H77 RLM71 TIRE BLACK 17 137 12 D Avia B.534 4th version, Slovak Air Force, 1944

The Avia B-534 was in service with the Slovak Air Force until 1944, when a group of 26 planes were flown to the Soviet side of the front line. This aircraft served as a part of a Combined Squadron during the Slovak National Uprising.

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H334 H28 GRAY COPPER Mc215 METAL BLACK 334 78 H81 H77 H4 H12 KHAKI TIRE BLACK 55 137 YELLOW 4 BLACK 33 13 E Avia B.534 4th version, Slovak National Uprising, Combined Squadron, 1944

The original Slovak insignia on this aircraft, was overpainted with Czechoslovak ones, but with an incorrect orientation of the colour segments. The red segment was always oriented to the right side of the wings, whilst on the vertical fin and rudder, the blue segment was oriented upwards. This plane was later destroyed on the ground. ČESKOU VERZI TEXTU NALEZNETE NA www.eduard.com/s/70102

H334 H28 GRAY COPPER Mc215 METAL BLACK 334 78 H81 H77 H4 H12 KHAKI TIRE BLACK 55 137 YELLOW 4 BLACK 33 14 Avia B.534 4th version, Police Air Watch unit, České Budějovice, Czechoslovakia, F April - September 1938

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CHROME SM01 COPPER Mc215

H8 H28 SILVER METAL BLACK 8 78 H336 H77 H327 HEMP TIRE BLACK RED 336 137 327 15 Avia B.534 IV.série STENCILING POSITIONS Y OD NÍ V Ě PLN 18 OUŠCE VÉ ZK TI A I MOTORO Ř ZDE ZVED 12 ZDE DRŽETI P 19 ÍSTROJE Ř A NÍ MOTORU Ě BRZD SICÍHO P SPOUŠT NÍ OLEJE Ě NÍ HA Ě PLN 14 PLN OUŠCE 13 17 VÉ ZK I MOTORO TI Ř A ZDE ZVED A ZDE DRŽETI P ALIV Y 12 ADIČE 19 OD NÍ P Ě O CHL PLN ČISTIČ V LEVÉ HRDL 15 16