1:72 ZLÍN Z-226 T

Zlin Z-226T Trener 6 (1:72, Kovozavody Prostejov)

Kit of the legendary Czechoslovak training and aerobatic aircraft in 1:72 scale. It is an injection-molded plastic model from a short-run mold, made by the Czech manufacturer Kovozavody Prostejov. The box holds plastic parts on sprues, a decal sheet and assembly instructions; the exact contents may differ from boxing to boxing.

The real subject

The Zlin Z-226 belongs to the famous Trener family of low-wing all-metal aircraft with fixed landing gear and a single piston engine. The Z-226T version was built as a two-seat trainer, and the purely aerobatic variants grew out of it. The type made its name in pilot training and at aerobatic competitions in the 1950s and 1960s and became one of the best-known aircraft of Czechoslovak design.

Building and painting tips

A short-run mold rewards careful preparation of the parts. Clean off the flash and the molding remnants, dry-fit as you go and glue the joints with thin cement for plastic. Prime the model before painting; on the smooth metal surfaces an airbrush gives the best result. Separate the smaller and finer parts from the sprue carefully with a sharp blade.

Who the model is for

• For modelers interested in Czech and Czechoslovak aviation
• For collectors of civil and training aircraft in 1:72 scale
• For more advanced builders used to short-run molds
• For lovers of postwar aerobatic history

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.