1:32 PZL P11 - oil cooller

The real subject

The PZL P.11 is a Polish fighter high-wing monoplane of the 1930s which entered general awareness above all as the main fighter type of the Polish Air Force at the beginning of the Second World War. Characteristic of it are the high gull wing of the so-called Polish type set above the fuselage and the open cockpit. A radial engine provided the power, so the forward part of the fuselage is full of cooling and service elements, which catch the eye at once on a model in a large scale.

What the set contains

The set brings an oil cooler for 1:32 scale as a replacement for the corresponding part of the kit. In a large scale, every edge and every ribbed surface shows on an element like this, which is why the replacement pays off even with a single small part. The placing of the part on the model and any modification of the surrounding parts are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

• The parts are not polystyrene and cement for plastic models has no effect on them; use cyanoacrylate glue.
• Cut the surplus material off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the area afterwards.
• Before painting, wash the part in lukewarm soapy water and degrease it.
• Paint it separately, off the model, as its back side cannot be reached later.

Who it is for

The set is intended for builders of interwar machines who build in a large scale and want the forward part of the fuselage to match the real subject. It is a quick modification with a clearly visible result. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.