Thanks to Superscale, we now have the first aftermarket sheet for the CzechModel 1/48 UC-78. This one has two schemes and covers a pair of Jacobs engined aircraft. For those wondering, there are enough markings to cover both aircraft so if you have two kits, you can build both options.

The first one is a Crane I from  the RCAF in use during WWII. It is based on the aircraft currently preserved in the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. Painting is a breeze as it is overall yellow, the decal sheet contains the nose anti-glare panel and the wing walk areas.

The second is a plane currently in the Polish Aviation Museum. This one has a large sharkmouth on the nose as it was kept flying by the cannibalization of a number of UC-78 aircraft for various parts. This one is in light grey and white, the decal providing the yellow for the fin.

 As with other new Superscale sheets, these markings are superbly printed by Cartograf in Italy and will make for a great presentation.  

December 2009

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