Mirage Hobby 485002 RWD-8 (PWS), Trainer and liaison aircraft (1/48)

Mirage Hobby 485002 R.W.D.-8 (PWS), Trainer and liaison aircraft (1/48)

The Mirage Hobby 485002 R.W.D.-8 (PWS) plastic model kit in 1/48 scale is a real treat for modelers interested in Polish aviation from the interwar period and World War II. This faithfully reproduced set presents the legendary Polish R.W.D.-8 aircraft, produced under license by Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów (PWS).

Kit Features

• Scale: 1/48 – excellent for showcasing details at a moderate model size.
• Material: high-quality plastic with finely replicated fuselage panels and control surfaces.
• Category: plastic model kit – requires assembly and painting; glue and paints not included.
• Detailing: cockpit with realistic equipment, replicated control surfaces, historical marking decals included.

Historical and Technical Information

• Country of origin: Poland
• Original manufacturer: Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów (PWS) under RWD license
• Purpose: trainer and liaison aircraft
• Period of use: interwar period, start of World War II (years 1934–1939, occasionally in action 1939–1944)
• Users: mainly the Polish Army; occasionally in countries that received planes after the September Campaign (e.g. Romania, Soviet Union).
• Historical use: typical aircraft for pilot training and front-line liaison, intensively used in air force units and aeroclubs. During the September Campaign in 1939, it served in communication, reconnaissance, and evacuation roles.

Who is it for and why do we recommend it?

The Mirage Hobby R.W.D.-8 (PWS) 1/48 model is an excellent addition to a detailed diorama or a collection of Warsaw aviation designs. It is dedicated to intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5) who want to delve deeper into Polish aviation history. Also recommended for technology history enthusiasts and anyone who values less obvious, unique models with important historical backgrounds.

Thanks to the detailed reproduction and the comprehensive documentation included in the kit, this model works both as a standalone display piece and as part of extensive layouts depicting Polish aviation of the 1930s.