Eduard 11152, Trener - Zlin Z-226 Trainer, Dual Combo. Limited Edition. 1:48 Scale

Trener, Dual Combo Limited Edition, 1:48 Scale

11152 - Eduard

The Zlin Z-26 Trener was a tandem-seat basic training aircraft built by the Czechoslavakian company Moravan. A low-wing monoplane of largely wooden construction, it was developed into a series of all-metal trainers. Several were also produced in aerobatic variants, known as the Akrobat.

The original Z-26 was designed in the 1940s and produced in 1946 to meet a requirement for a basic trainer to replace the Bucker Jungmann and Bestman aircrafts. It was a low-wing monoplane of mixed construction, with wooden wings and a welded metal tube fuselage, powered by a single four cylinder piston engine, the Walter Minor 4-III. It first flew in early 1947, proving superior to the competing Praga 112, and was declared the winner, entering production in 1948.

Later derivatives were also optimised to participate in aerobatic competitions and many were owned by private pilot owners. Both the two-seat Trener and the single-seat Akrobat were considered highly successful, winning several aerobatic awards in the 1960s.

The Zlin Z-226 had many variants that were used for aerobatics, glider tug planes and basic training aircraft.

This Eduard model kit is a Limited edition kit of Czechoslovak single engine two-seat trainer aircraft Zlin Z-226 in version B T M and MS in 1/48 scale.

Model Kit Highlights:

• plastic parts: Eduard
• marking options: 10
• decals: Eduard
• PE parts: yes pre-painted
• painting mask: yes
• resin parts: ne

Glue and paint are required but are not included.