Zlin Z42M

Simple but very cleanly moulded kit.

The Z-42 was the basic trainer of many Eastern Bloc countries in 1970s and 80s, and was, broadly speaking, the counterpart of the RAF's Scottish Aviation Bulldog. This kit was manufactured in China and features finely recessed panel lines. There is no flash to be seen on any sprues. The kit contains only 13 parts, plus a display stand! Decal options are for the East German GST (the GDR's equivalent of the Soviet DOSAAF) and a Polish Zlin from the Wroclaw Aeroclub. The featured DDR-WOH was used in a successful escape bid from the GDR. On July 15, 1987 this aircraft was flown from Schoenhagen to Berlin's Gatow Airport without being intercepted. WOH was returned in dismantled condition to the GDR and is still flying today.