26/02/2010
This is the first plane that I make that is too large at scale 1:5. Since all my planes so far have been in 1:5 I will have to come up with a second scale that can be applied across the board for the larger planes. I suppose 1:10 would be reasonable, giving a wing-span of 2.20 meter. and 1:8 at 2.75 m. Here are some famous planes and their wingspans for comparison:
| Plane | 1:12 | 1:10 | 1:8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Blendheim Mk IV | 1.37 | 1.71 | 2.14 |
| PBY-5A Catalina | 1.63 | 1.95 | 2.43 |
| Douglas DC-3 | 2.41 | 2.90 | 3.63 |
| Junkers Ju-52/3M | 2.43 | 2.93 | 3.66 |
| Boeing B-17 | 2.64 | 3.17 | 3.80 |
| FW-200 Condor | 2.64 | 3.30 | 4.13 |
So, I have decided on 1:10. It’s not too big, yet not too small.
This makes the scale dimensions of the PZL M-28 Bryza:
Wing-Span: 2.20 m
Length: 1.31 m
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