Avia B.534 III.serie 70101 CZECHOSLOVAK BIPLANE FIGHTER 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. 70101 - 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 VOLBA BEND OHNOUT OPEN HOLE VYVRTAT OTVOR SYMETRICAL ASSEMBLY SYMETRICKÁ MONTÁŽ NOTCH ZÁŘEZ REMOVE ODŘÍZNOUT APPLY EDUARD MASK AND PAINT POUŽÍT EDUARDS MASK NABARVIT PARTS DÍLY TEILE PIECES A> 7100 A D> PLASTIC PARTS PE - PHOTO ETCHED DETAIL PARTS 7100 D eduard E> 7100 E F> 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 64 C17 DARK GREEN RLM71 SILVER H 77 C137 TIRE BLACK H 11 C62 FLAT WHITE 1 C55 KHAKI H 12 C33 FLAT BLACK C111 CHARACTER FLESH H 28 C78 METAL BLACK Mr.METAL COLOR H 37 C43 WOOD BROWN MC214 DARK IRON H 47 C41 RED BROWN MC215 COPPER 2
D1 E16 E6 PE11 E21 E15 E18 MC214 DARK IRON E3 E26 H 47 C41 RED BROWN D6 E1 MC214 DARK IRON E7 B PE4 PE3 PE14 E4 PE6 A D4 H 12 C33 FLAT BLACK D2 PE1 PE2 OPTIONAL: decal 22 PE10 H 47 C41 RED BROWN E32 PE12 PE5 PE13 E17 3
D1 A B D6 C A5 D A9 A4 A3 C A7 D5 D3 D 4
A6 A1 A10 A2 E36 E34 E33 E35 PE16 9 mm 9 mm 5
PE17 E14 PE8 PE8 PE19 H 37 C43 WOOD BROWN E12 E20 E9 E19 E8 E29 E30 3 pcs. E10 H 12 H 64 C33 C17 FLAT BLACK DARK GREEN E27 E31 E28 E10 3 pcs. H 12 H 64 C33 C17 FLAT BLACK DARK GREEN PE18 E24 E5 6
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A B.534.158, Flown by Cpt. Josef Duda, No. 45 Flight, Air Regiment 3, Piešťany Air Base, February, 1938 Capt. Josef Duda crashed this aircraft near the village of Trnava (west of Hradec Kralove, Czechoslovakia) on February 8, 1938. The accident occurred on a flightpath through Piešťany Brno Olomouc - Hradec Králové - Olomouc Piešťany. ČESKOU VERZI TEXTU NALEZNETE NA www.eduard.com/s/70101 COPPER Mc215 8 SILVER KHAKI H8 8 H81 55 WOOD H37 43 METAL BLACK H28 78 YELLOW H4 4 CH. FLESH 111
B B.534,162, No. 32 Flight, Air Regiment 4, Pardubice Air Base, July, 1937 This aircraft was damaged during taxiing at Pardubice Air Base on July 16, 1937. The code E4 was, as well as on other aircraft of the same flight, outlined in black. The white spinner identified aircraft of No. 32 Flight. ČESKOU VERZI TEXTU NALEZNETE NA www.eduard.com/s/70101 SILVER KHAKI H8 8 H81 55 COPPER Mc215 METAL BLACK H28 78 WOOD H37 43 H77 TIRE BLACK 137 WHITE H11 62 9
C B.534.158, Slovak Air Force, Piešťany Air Base, 1939 After the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, this B.534 was flown by the Slovak Air Force. Note the combination of German and Slovak national insignia. ČESKOU VERZI TEXTU NALEZNETE NA www.eduard.com/s/70101 SILVER KHAKI H8 8 H81 55 COPPER Mc215 METAL BLACK H28 78 WOOD H37 43 H77 TIRE BLACK 137 WHITE BLACK H11 62 H12 33 10
D Luftwaffe, Winter, 1939 40 This aircraft was probably flown by one of the Luftwaffe flying schools, but unfortunately, the identity of the school is not known. It wore original Czechoslovak camouflage colours, white German stencils were drawn on the cowling and tail. The colour of the spinner is not fully confirmed. ČESKOU VERZI TEXTU NALEZNETE NA www.eduard.com/s/70101 SILVER KHAKI H8 8 H81 55 COPPER Mc215 METAL BLACK H28 78 WOOD H37 43 H77 TIRE BLACK 137 11
Avia B.534 III.série STENCILING POSITIONS 15 13 PLNĚNÍ PALIVA PLNĚNÍ HASICÍHO PŘÍSTROJE 16 ČISTIČ VODY 17 LEVÉ HRDLO CHLADIČE PLNĚNÍ OLEJE 19 ZDE DRŽETI PŘI MOTOROVÉ ZKOUŠCE 14 12 SPOUŠTĚNÍ MOTORU ZDE ZVEDATI BRZDA 19 ZDE DRŽETI PŘI MOTOROVÉ ZKOUŠCE 12 ZDE ZVEDATI 18 PLNĚNÍ VODY E28 E29 E28 E29 A3, A9 A4, A5 A2, A10 A1, A2 F2 12 EDUARD M.A., 2016 www.eduard.com Printed in Czech Republic