Arma Hobby PZL P.11c Brygada Poscigowa – 1/72 Scale
The Arma Hobby PZL P.11c Brygada Poscigowa is a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the Polish fighter aircraft that defended Warsaw during the opening days of the Second World War. This special edition includes four marking options representing aircraft from the four Warsaw fighter squadrons of the Pursuit Brigade.
Designed for straightforward assembly while reproducing the distinctive shape and construction of the PZL P.11c, the kit combines plastic components with additional 3D-printed details for the cockpit, armament and external fittings.
The PZL P.11c and the Defence of Warsaw
When Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939, the PZL P.11c was the principal fighter aircraft of the Polish Air Force. Although already slower than the latest Luftwaffe fighters, it remained the backbone of Polish fighter aviation during the September campaign.
The Pursuit Brigade, known in Polish as Brygada Poscigowa, was responsible for the aerial defence of Warsaw. From the first hours of the invasion, its fighter squadrons engaged German aircraft approaching the capital.
This edition brings together four aircraft from the Brigade’s Warsaw squadrons, each associated with a pilot who served during September 1939. The marking choices allow modellers to represent different aircraft involved in the defence of the Polish capital.
Kit Contents and Details
The Arma Hobby kit includes the following components and accessories:
- 1/72 scale plastic PZL P.11c aircraft model kit
- 3D-printed pilot’s seat with harness
- 3D-printed radiator
- 3D-printed machine-gun barrels
- 3D-printed Venturi tube
- 3D-printed gunsights
- Decal sheet with four aircraft marking options
- Template in the instructions for making painting masks
The additional 3D-printed parts provide finer detail in several prominent areas of the aircraft, while the masking template offers a guide for preparing masks during painting.
Four Historical Marking Options
The decal sheet provides markings for aircraft from all four Warsaw fighter squadrons of the Pursuit Brigade:
- PZL P.11c No. 8.144/666-N, “2” – Lt Waclaw Lapkowski, 112th Fighter Squadron, September 1939.
- PZL P.11c No. 8.139/478-N, “4” – 2nd Lt Tadeusz Sawicz, 114th Fighter Squadron, September 1939.
- PZL P.11c No. 8.78/46-N, “6” – Officer Cadet Janusz Macisski, 111th “Kosciuszko” Fighter Squadron, September 1939.
- PZL P.11c No. 8.70/170-N, “10” – Lt Hieronim Dudwal, 113th Fighter Squadron, September 1939.
Assembly and Finishing
The 1/72 scale kit is designed for straightforward construction, with 3D-printed components adding detail to the finished aircraft. The four decal options provide a choice of historically identified Polish fighters from the opening month of WWII.
The included instructions also contain a template for making your own painting masks, supporting the finishing process for this distinctive Polish fighter.
