Eduard 1:48 Avia B-534 Review - Prettiest Biplane?

In this fun model kit review video, we'll be looking at Eduard's 1/48 Avia B-534 Series III Weekend Edition (Kit 8474). I'll give a brief history of the B-534, and then go through the kit instructions, look at the fit and surface detail of the exterior parts, look at the detail on the interior parts, talk about the quality of the decals, and talk about potential problem areas to watch out for. Is this the best 1/48 biplane kit? Let's find out together!

[SCSuperheavy]

Your attention to this build is a great compliment to a beautiful aircraft and an overlooked Air Force between wars! Bi-planes in this scale can be a tough build if not manufactured well. Eduard does not disappoint nor do you good sir! Well done! Thanks!

[natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas]

I’m not a fan of biplanes and I stay away from them but your work is really outstanding! Bravo!

[ronsteiner]

For a 1st time bi-plane build in ‘48th you did a fantastic job! I suggest a Fiat CR42 (Italeri) or the CR32 by special hobby (a bit more challenging) as follow up bi-plane builds, these are also very beautiful aircraft. Perhaps a Roden Gladiator in Finnish markings would also be cool!

[aleks]

That's a very nice looking build. I really love your style and your videos. You also pick some very unique planes, which is something I prefer too. The plane looks fast while standing still. I'm imagining it as a low wing monoplane which I think would (have) look(ed) really nice.

[cbthunderpig]

Jon, a very robust biplane when you consider its speed of 250 mph. As always your finish out is so awesome, and compliments the kit very nicely I wonder if I'll ever get there :-) I am experimenting with your no prime paint scheme and its coming along quite well. The difficulty is the fact I started some 1/72 kits for practice, I should have stayed with some paint mules at 1/48. However I'm satisfied with my progress. Another caveat is paint and in between varnish coats. My walk in model shop is primarily RC models but are expanding into plastic kits and supplies. I initially stocked up on Vallejo before I learned they have two formulas plus, I don't know why, but I stocked up on a lot of German Grey's, and greens and blacks. Seems like the good old Olive Drab must have a fancy name. That's a minor roadblock which is not to expensive to correct and ill have to study the box art a little better in future That's why your videos are great tutorials for me. And yes, rigging is probably is a Ph D. level skill, along with radio lines. Cheers till the next video.

[chrispacer]

Good MORNING 🌞……..
I had to watch this a couple of times, just wanted to catch everything you went over…
It has some looks of some RUSSIAN Aircraft
Typical EDUARD QUALITIES
Never seen or heard of this aircraft…
everybody does a
P-51, Spitfire, Zero, Me 109
Your Versatility stands out, my
Favorite thing about your channel…
Now I have to go through my stash and see what I have in the BI-Plane area…
I like the US NAVY planes of the 30s…
YOU HAVE MY LIKE 😊
Looking forward to seeing your next review and build………..
Some really nice weather coming our way, ENJOY
CHRIS 🇺🇸