Zalewski WZ. XI “Kogutek” - the Polish self-made aircraft
Publisher/ manufacturer: "Swiat z Kartonu". Poland
Scale: 1: 33
Number of sheets: 6 x A4
Number of sheets with parts: 2
Number of assembly drawings: 21
Difficulty level: For modelers of any experience
Dimensions of the model: 150 mm x 235 mm x 65 mm
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In 1925, engineer Wladislaw Zalewski began designing a self-propelled airplane, in which he was preparing to install his engine WZ-18. The plane was completed in the autumn of 1927. Zbigniew Babinski made the first flight by plane on October 9, 1927 and flew to the 1st Polish Aircraft Competition in Warsaw, but only managed to demonstrate the plane and did not participate in the competition. In next year's in competition program Z. Babinski took the IX place with “Kogutek”. In February 1934, the plane was handed over to the Warsaw Museum of Technology and Industry.
A simple model, that requires care and diligence, to suit any experienced modeler. A more sophisticated version of the model is available for the experienced.