Zlín Z-XIII (single seat) Project

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October 30, 2018
Instruction sheet and small parts to assemble a seemingly simple kit.
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October 30, 2018
The box contains parts to build a Zlín Z-XII and the single or two-seater versions of the Zlín Z-XIII. The parts of the Z-XIII are shown to choose between the two-seater and the single-seater.
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October 30, 2018
Decals for two Zlín Z-XIII versions (one seat and two seats) and a Zlín Z-XII.
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October 30, 2018
Cockpit interior.
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October 30, 2018
Interior painting (pre-shading + medium grey).
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October 30, 2018
Oils (black + sienna burnt)
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October 30, 2018
Fuselage-wings attachment points.
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October 30, 2018
PE control panel and bulkheads on his site.
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October 30, 2018
PE seat belts, joystick and gas/flaps levers (made from scratch).
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October 30, 2018
PE seat belts, joystick and gas/flaps levers (made from scratch).
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October 30, 2018
Ready to glue.
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October 30, 2018
Ready to glue.
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November 4, 2018
Checking the fuselage's fit, it seems that there will be problems with the canopy union.
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November 4, 2018
It will also cause problems with the front seat cover.
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November 4, 2018
Problems of the lateral adjustments solved by cutting a little and sanding at the ends. Now the problem is with the height of the canopy respect to the fuselage.
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November 4, 2018
Canopy in place. No glued yet.
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November 16, 2018
Putty and sanding.
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November 16, 2018
Sanding windscreen surface for trying to fit the canopy.
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November 16, 2018
Checking the dihedral after placing the wings.
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November 16, 2018
Checking the dihedral after placing the wings.
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November 16, 2018
Wings placed.
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November 17, 2018
Drill holes in exhaust pipes zone.
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November 17, 2018
Drill done.
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November 17, 2018
Hypodermic needle cutting with electric cutter machine from Wave Corporation (same that Trumpeter tool).
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November 17, 2018
Cuted off hypodermic needle.
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November 17, 2018
Pipes exhaust.
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November 17, 2018
Painting the wheels. Masking using Blu-tack.
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November 17, 2018
Blu-tack retired. Viewing the result.
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November 17, 2018
Removing the excess paint.
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November 17, 2018
Landing gear in his site.
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November 17, 2018
Masking the wheels with Tamiya masking tape for curves (recycled segments. Second time I have used same parts. Still adhere!)
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March 11, 2019
Mixing paint in different proportions to test the results.
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March 11, 2019
Result of metallic paint with different illuminations.
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March 11, 2019
Result of metallic paint with different illuminations.
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March 11, 2019
Result of metallic paint with different illuminations.
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March 11, 2019
Color and size comparison.
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May 14, 2020
Zlín Z-XIII in the National Technical Museum (Prague). Looking for color references.
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May 14, 2020
Zlín Z-XIII in the National Technical Museum (Prague). Looking for color references. Different shades.
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May 10, 2020
I decided to mix the metallic color with Tamiya's XF-59. I think the result is is some better than with transparent yellow.
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May 10, 2020
Some parts were painted with other metallic shades.
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May 10, 2020
Some parts were painted with other metallic shades.
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May 10, 2020
Painting the spinner's propeller and some small added parts (pitot, venturi, counterweights...).
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May 10, 2020
Painting the spinner's propeller and some small added parts (pitot, venturi, counterweights...).
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May 10, 2020
Some small added parts (pitot, venturi, counterweights...).
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May 10, 2020
Some parts were painted with other metallic shades.
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May 10, 2020
Some parts were painted with other metallic shades.
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May 10, 2020
Exhaust pipes installed, made with small pieces of hypodermic needles.
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May 10, 2020

Propeller painted with red and Alclad chrome.
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May 10, 2020
Exhaust pipes installed, made with small pieces of hypodermic needles.
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May 10, 2020
Some small detail on front of the engine.
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May 10, 2020
Decals were complicated in some areas (especially on engine and wheel fairing).
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May 10, 2020
Decals were complicated in some areas (especially on engine and wheel fairing).
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May 10, 2020
Applying oils in some areas.
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May 10, 2020
Applying oils in some areas.
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May 10, 2020
Black for anti glare propeller.
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May 10, 2020
Black for anti glare propeller.
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May 10, 2020
About to end.
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May 10, 2020
About to end. Watching the size of this little.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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Finished model.
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Finished model.
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Finished model.
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Finished model.
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Finished model.
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Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.
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May 11, 2020
Finished model.

Comments

36 30 October 2018, 19:54

Daniel Klink
Very interesting Subject! Count me in 👍

30 October 2018, 20:02

Cuajete
Thank you, Daniel! 🙂

30 October 2018, 20:37

Daniel Klink
Great interior Work already cuajete .. Looks very good 👍

30 October 2018, 20:38

Henry
There is a point in building a kit and POW!!it comes to life. Very enjoyable build. You were saying last time about lack of time?? 🙂

31 October 2018, 14:41

Cuajete
Many thanks, mates!
Henry, I hope to resume building soon. I hope I have some time to continue 🙂

1 November 2018, 20:15

Alec K
Looking great 👍

1 November 2018, 22:51

Cuajete
Thank you, Alec 🙂

2 November 2018, 19:36

Cuajete
Hello. Checking the fuselage's fit, it seems that there will be problems with the canopy union. There are also fit problems between the two halves of the fuselage. I have to make adjustments with the canopy, fuseage and some part of interiors.

4 November 2018, 20:15

Henry
I have heard from others that this is so. What needs to be done?

4 November 2018, 21:46

Alexandros Marinos
Fitting issues with canopies... The worst thing I think.. Nice job indeed

5 November 2018, 16:31

Henry
Oh my goodness!

6 November 2018, 01:56

Cuajete
A few pics uploaded.

16 November 2018, 13:39

Bernhard Pethe

Interesting plane 👍, my colleague has also built times. ffmc.de/modelle/axel..iii/af_zlinxiii.html

16 November 2018, 14:10

Cuajete
Many thanks, Bernhard.
Fantastic result from your colleague! I do not think I can do mine as well as their.

16 November 2018, 18:40

Bernhard Pethe
Take care, you can do that! 🙂

16 November 2018, 20:26

Gordon Sørensen
I really like inter-war aircraft, and this is a great looking aircraft. Nice work so far, Cuajete!

17 November 2018, 13:05

Cuajete
Many thanks, mates!

17 November 2018, 19:03

Cuajete
New pics updated.

17 November 2018, 19:48

Henry
Very nice work!

18 November 2018, 00:21

Cuajete
Thank you, Henry! 🙂

18 November 2018, 18:10

Dmitriy Andreeshchev
Wow, such an exquisite little beauty, my friend! Can't wait to see it finished!

19 November 2018, 08:53

Cuajete
Many thanks, Dmitriy! I will try do all I can 🙂

19 November 2018, 20:14

Kit Kabinet
Neat! Looking very promising!

9 March 2019, 00:35

Greg Baker
Oh, now that's something interesting and different. Looking good so far!

9 March 2019, 00:36

Alec K
I was wondering what happened to this project...

9 March 2019, 00:45

Cuajete
Kit, Greg and Alec, thank you very much for your words!

Alec, I did paint tests to try to find the approximate metallic color, but after applying it in the model I realized that I have to correct some errors in the joints. In the attempt I broke one of the landing gear, although I do not think the repair is complicated.

11 March 2019, 13:08

Alec K
Good luck with the fix. The metal finish looks great 👍

11 March 2019, 19:07

Cuajete
Many thanks, Alec 👍

11 March 2019, 19:55

Jiri Vybihal
Good job so far mate. I was also thinking build this one and now when I see your photos I think I really must build it 😄
How does the second one look? Zlin XII which is also in the box.

11 April 2019, 11:58

Cuajete
Thank you very much, Jiri. I encourage you to build yours 😉

It is a small and simple kit that should not take long to build.

Zlin Z-XII set is like the X-III, but includes resin parts for the engine and I think also for the propeller. I gave it to a friend, because I was only interested in the Zlin Z-XIII. You also have the option to build a Zlin Z-XIII two-seater 🙂

You can see a review of the box here:
ipmsdeutschland.de/F..in_Z-XII_Z-XIII.html

15 April 2019, 10:19

Stephan Ryll
Looking very nice 👍

15 April 2019, 18:28

Cuajete
Thanks a lot, Stephan 🙂

17 April 2019, 19:18

Cuajete
Returning to the project to finish it.

10 May 2020, 18:11

Greg Baker
Oh, it's going to be a grand finale! Can't wait! Except for the masking, it looks practically finished!

10 May 2020, 23:39

Alec K
Nice! I was wondering what happened to this. Looks excellent 👍

11 May 2020, 03:33

Zsolt Czegle
Great work!

11 May 2020, 18:34

Daniel Klink
Very nice progress Cuajete! Cool color and excllent paintwork 👍

11 May 2020, 18:37

Andy Ball
that thing looks like it'd fly really fast!!..you've captured it beautifully Cuajete!!

11 May 2020, 18:37

Cuajete
Finished model.

11 May 2020, 18:49

Cuajete
Thank you very much, Greg, Alec, Zsolt, Daniel and Andy 🙂

11 May 2020, 18:50

Łukasz Gliński
Fabulous! 👍

11 May 2020, 20:22

Olivier
Ah... The Thirties such an exciting period. Beautiful rendition of this plane !

11 May 2020, 20:55

Greg Baker
A real beauty indeed. That baby looks ready to FLY!

11 May 2020, 23:08

Cuajete
Many thanks for your words, mates.

This kit should be simple and quick to build, but I did have a few minor drawbacks and it should have improved a few things when I got the chance.

12 May 2020, 19:19

Daniel Klink
Very well done mate and also well presented 👍

12 May 2020, 19:20

Cuajete
I'm glad you like it, Daniel. Thank you!

14 May 2020, 18:31

Cuajete
Thanks for the likes 👍

12 May 2021, 19:17