1/72 Zlin Z-50

[Migrant]

Hi guys, this is my first post here – I usually build military stuff but am slowly building up my civilian collection. This is the Brengun kit with their aftermarket vac canopy.

[Graeme H]

Beautiful

[tor lives]

Lovely.....just lovely!!!
TOR

[Uros]

Hi Mike! Nice looking Zlin! I have one planned too, yours is an inspiration.

[hrtpaul]

Wow that looks amazing man

[RayS]

Nice to see you here Mike, The Zlin looks great (as usual).

I have been following your builds on other forums like UAFM and I am always blown away with the finishes you get with the older kits you tackle.

It would be nice to see some of your older builds here like the Airfix A300

[Migrant]

Thanks for the kind comments, guys. Ray, I will definitely post some of those older kits including the Airbus.

[Adam the Akrodude]

Welcome Mike!

Totally stunning build - just love it! I've a soft spot for the Zlin-50. Some years ago I flew a Zlin-242L and would love to fly a Zlin-50. They're pretty rare these days. The wing on the Zlin-242 is lifed - after "x" number of hours it's junk. The very Zlin I used to fly was essentially dead when it's wing ran out of hours. Many Russian aerobatic aeroplanes (pre-carbon fibre) are like this. The Zlin-50 I think is a particularly good looking aeroplane. I built the AZ Models Zlin-50L - not as nice a kit as the one you've immaculately built. Bravo sir on a genius build! Here's my effort to contrast the difference between the Lycoming AEIO-540 (Zlin-50M) and the older I think Avia engine (and lower horsepower) in the Zlin-50L. 12247864_163751940644901_1824395936157440113_o by Adam Dormer, on Flickr

[Migrant]

That's beautiful Adam. I see you even took the time to mask the chequered design on the wing-tips – I chickened out on that detail

[Adam the Akrodude]

That's beautiful Adam. I see you even took the time to mask the chequered design on the wing-tips – I chickened out on that detail

Lucky for me it was a decal! I chickened out of making the aerobatic sights - would of had to scratch build them and as the quality of the kit was average, I pulled the pin on that. Your model is exceptional.