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# RareBirdModels

Scale models of really rare airplanes.

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## Posts

- [Fuselage assembling](https://rarebirdmodels.com/late631-fuselage/) - Latecoere 631. My build Assembling the fuselage. Hint: Use ultra-thin Cyanoacryllate glue
- [Hello world!](https://rarebirdmodels.com/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

## Pages

- [Main-2026](https://rarebirdmodels.com/) - Highest quality 3D printed resin RARE aircraft model kits for experienced modellers. We have only special ones in our product range.
- [Latecoere 631](https://rarebirdmodels.com/latecoere-631-2/) - View detail View detail View detail View detail Latecoere 631 French transatlantic passenger flying boat Scales: 1/72, 1/144, 1/200 3D printed (LCD) model for experienced modellers ORDER NOW Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Latecoere 631, scale: 1/144 Add to cart Latecoere 631, scale: 1/200
- [Portfolio](https://rarebirdmodels.com/portfolio/) - These are models from various manufacturers in 1/144 and 1/72 scales or close to them. I try to select unique and unconventional aircraft for my collection. All models undergo significant modifications, as I have quite high standards for the model’s accuracy and realism. I will also be posting photos of models of our own
- [Latecoere 631: ready](https://rarebirdmodels.com/latecoere-631/) - Here are the photos of our 1/72 Latecoere 631. This beautiful build was created by Harvey Low – many thanks for the fantastic work! This model represents F-BDRC registration in Air France livery. This is FULL version of the model, which includes complete passenger salon interior. Letcoere 631 in 1/144 by RareBirdModels. An incredibly beautiful
- [FAQ](https://rarebirdmodels.com/faq/) - Question What if I accidentally break one of the parts? AnswerDon’t worry! The smaller parts I will print and send you for free (you will only pay the shipping costs), the bigger (Like wings or fuselage parts) I will print for some minimum price to cover the cost of resin. Just send me e-mail: info@rarebirdmodels.com
- [Work in progress](https://rarebirdmodels.com/work-in-progress/) - Who will be next? What is on workbench? LeO H246 in 1/72 and 1/144!!! A French flying boat which, despite its small production run (only 6 aircraft), managed to serve both as a prestigious passenger aircraft and as a reconnaissance aircraft for the French Navy, as well as in the ranks of the Luftwaffe and
- [Publications about us](https://rarebirdmodels.com/publications/) - On this page, I will be posting publications from various magazines, video reviews as well as links to forums where our models are being discussed. Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine, November 2025, Harvey LowAn excellent article by the talented modeler Harvey Low about our Cant Z511 model in 1/72 scale. All images are clickable Forums about
- [Cant Z.511: ready](https://rarebirdmodels.com/cant-z-511-72/) - Deleted: The first of our birds in 1/72 scale! The majestic Cant Z.511 in the military version. This is a what-if variant, showing how the aircraft might have looked if the plans to convert it into a carrier for two Maiale mini-submarines had been realized. The model was built by the excellent modeler Harvey Low
- [About us](https://rarebirdmodels.com/about-us/) - Short story of who we are and why we are dealing with it. Nothing special, just to introduce ourselves.
- [Cant Z.511](https://rarebirdmodels.com/cant-z-511-page/) - View detail View detail View detail View detail Cant Z.511 Largest ever float plane + S.L.C. “Maiale” manned torpedoes. Prewar Italy Scales: 1/72, 1/144, 1/200 3D printed (LCD) model for experienced modellers ORDER NOW Add to cart Cant Z511 – Civil Version, scale: 1/144 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be
- [Instructions](https://rarebirdmodels.com/instructions/) - Instructions Here you can explore instructions to our models before purchasing. Pictures are clickable. After purchasing you will be provided with high resolution pictures and without water-marks. Сlick the “+” sign to open the corresponding section Latecoere 631 Scale 1/72 Scale 1/72 Cant Z.511 Scale 1/72 Scale 1/72 Latecoere 631 Scale 1/72 Scale 1/72 Cant
- [Cant Z.511: author's build](https://rarebirdmodels.com/cant-z511-build/) - This is my own build of the civilian version of the Cant Z511 in 1/144 scale. I decided that making and sharing videos is much more convenient for me and more useful for viewers — a video conveys more information and can always be paused, but you will have to reload page to start it
- [Cant Z.511 instructions](https://rarebirdmodels.com/cant-z-511-instructions/) - Cant Z.511 instructions Here you can explore instructions to our models before purchasing. Pictures are clickable. After purchasing you will be provided with high resolution pictures and without water-marks. Scale 1/72Scale 1/72 Scale 1/72Scale 1/72
- [Cant Z.511: 3D development](https://rarebirdmodels.com/cant-3d/) - Here I will be posting some photos and videos of the 3D development stages of the Cant Z511 model. Follow Facebook and Instagram for more info! ORDER NOW
- [Cant Z.511: short story](https://rarebirdmodels.com/cant-z-511-short-story/) - The CANT Z.511 was a four-engine long-range seaplane designed by Filippo Zappata of the “Cantieri Riuniti dell’Adriatico” (CRDA) company. Originally designed for the Central and South Atlantic passenger routes, it was later adapted as a military transport and special raider. The design for the construction of a large four-engine, twin-float seaplane began at the end
- [Latecoere 631: author's build](https://rarebirdmodels.com/latecoere-631-build/) - On this page, I’ll be showcasing my personal build of this model.
- [Latecoere 631: short story](https://rarebirdmodels.com/latecoere631-story/) - 1942 – Flying boat airliner – 11 built High wing monoplane. Hull. All-metal construction I Passengers: 50 I Wingspan: 57.43 m I Load-bearing area: 350.00 m² I Total weight: 72020 kg I Powerplant: 6 x Wright R-2600-C14 14-cylinder double star Powerplant, 1950 hp each I Top speed: 417 km/h I Range: 6800 km Flagship of
- [Download area](https://rarebirdmodels.com/download/) - Here you can download the material packs for your model. They include the assembly instructions, painting schemes, digital masks, and a set of reference photos of the prototype that I used during the development of the model. You will receive the password for the archive after purchasing the model. CANT Z511LATECOERE 631
- [M-50](https://rarebirdmodels.com/m-50/) - Mjasischev M-50 A childhood dream – a very beautiful aircraft with a very short history. The model from Anigrand is quite good for a resin kit. I applied the usual modifications: thinning the trailing edges of the wings, adding small details from leftover photo-etched parts, and re-scribing the panel lines. I decided not to weather
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- [Be-10](https://rarebirdmodels.com/be-10/) - Beriev Be-10 A very interesting prototype – the world’s first mass-produced flying boat. The model from A-model is of decent quality and didn’t require many modifications.
- [EMILY](https://rarebirdmodels.com/emily/) - Kawanishi H8K "EMILY" This model from the Japanese company Arii is nearly perfect in terms of assembly ease, accuracy, and quality. I only added some fine antennas made from leftover photo-etched parts and cut out the portholes, which were originally provided as decals.
- [Do-X](https://rarebirdmodels.com/do-x/) - Dornier Do-X This model from Revell is of fairly good quality, except for some inaccuracies in the details – for example, the corrugated sections on the wings are incorrectly represented. It also lacks small details, which I added. As usual, I made a cart for the plane – I don't like when seaplane models just
- [M-130](https://rarebirdmodels.com/m-130/) - Martin M-130 This is probably the oldest model I’ve ever built. According to Scalemates, it was first produced in 1957, which seems accurate. Turning this "log" into a "Pinocchio" was no easy task. The old brittle plastic, incorrect and overly deep panel lines, inaccurate geometry, and minimal detailing were just a few of the challenges.
- [BV-238](https://rarebirdmodels.com/bv-238/) - Blohm&Voss BV-238 This model from Anigrand is quite good in terms of geometry but has all the typical drawbacks of a resin kit – thick wing edges, overly deep panel lines, and rather poor detailing. The model came without a cockpit canopy, so I made one myself. I also built the interior, cut out the

## Products

- [Latecoere 631, scale: 1/72, Full version](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/latecoere-631-scale-1-72-full/) - Latécoère 631 – 1/72 Full Version This model represents the most complete and detailed interpretation of this iconic flying boat that was ever produced. Kit overview Based on the extensively refined 1/72 airframe, this version includes a fully recreated passenger cabin interior, developed using a large collection of original and archival photographs. In addition to
- [Latecoere 631, scale: 1/72, Basic version](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/latecoere-631-scale-1-72-basic/) - Latécoère 631 – 1/72 Basic Version This model represents the latest and most refined evolution of our Latécoère 631, following the highly successful releases in 1/144 and 1/200 scales. The 1/72 version is not a simple upscale — many shapes were corrected, details refined, and numerous small elements added. Kit overview Printed using high-resolution resin
- [Latecoere 631 Detail Parts, scale: 1/72 (good for Contrail kits)](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/latecoere-631-detail-parts/) - High-quality 3D-printed set of details for Latecoere 631 in 1/72. Perfect for updating Contrail kit of Latecorere 631 in 1/72
- [Cant Z511 - Civil Version, scale: 1/144](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-z511-civil-scale-1-144/) - Our CANT Z511 model brings to life the elegant Italian flying boat, designed for long-distance passenger and mail transport.
- [Cant Z511 - Civil Version, scale: 1/72](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-z511-civil-1-72/) - Our CANT Z511 model brings to life the elegant Italian flying boat, designed for long-distance passenger and mail transport.
- [Cant Z511 - Military Version, scale: 1/72](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-z511-military-version-scale-1-72/) - Our CANT Z511 model brings to life the elegant Italian flying boat, designed for long-distance passenger and mail transport.
- [Cant Z511 - Combo Box (2 models at once), scale: 1/72](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-z511-combo-box-2-models-at-once-scale-1-72/) - Our CANT Z511 model brings to life the elegant Italian flying boat, designed for long-distance passenger and mail transport.
- [Cant Z511 - Military Version, scale: 1/144](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-z511-mil-scale-1-144/) - This version imagines the CANT Z511 in a “what-if” military configuration, had it been deployed as a maritime attack aircraft during World War II.
- [Cant Z511 - Combo Box (2 models in one box), scale: 1/200](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-z511-combo-box-1-200/) - Introducing the CANT Z511 Combo Box, a unique offering that combines both the civilian and military versions of the CANT Z511 flying boat in one kit.
- [Cant Z511 - Civil Version, scale: 1/200](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-z511-civil-1-200/) - Our CANT Z511 model brings to life the elegant Italian flying boat, designed for long-distance passenger and mail transport.
- [Latecoere 631, scale: 1/200](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/latecoere-631-scale-1-200/) - One and only scale model of the most beautiful flying boat of all times - Latecoere 631. All three most spreaded scales available- 1/144, 1/200 and 1/72!
- [Cant Z511 - Military Version, scale: 1/200](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-z511-military-1-200/) - This version imagines the CANT Z511 in a “what-if” military configuration, had it been deployed as a maritime attack aircraft during World War II.
- [Cant Z511 - Combo Box (2 models in one box), scale: 1/144](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-z511-combo-scale-1-144/) - Introducing the CANT Z511 Combo Box, a unique offering that combines both the civilian and military versions of the CANT Z511 flying boat in one kit.
- [Latecoere 631, scale: 1/144](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/latecoere-631-144/) - Our model of the Latecoere 631 flying boat has been carefully designed based on blueprints and meticulous study of dozens of photographs and other sources. It is printed using LCD technology from gray resin, which has characteristics similar to plastic. The resin is extremely easy to work with using sandpaper and scribers. The surfaces themselves
- [Cant Z.511 Detail Parts, scale: 1/72](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/cant-details/) - High-quality 3D-printed model set of the Italian mini-submarine Maiale (SLC). Includes 2 submarines with trolleys. Available in 1:144, 1:72, 1:48 scales. Perfect for collectors and history enthusiasts.
- [Italian Mini-Submarine “Maiale”, scale: 1/144, 1/72, 1/48](https://rarebirdmodels.com/3d-printed/maiale/) - High-quality 3D-printed model set of the Italian mini-submarine Maiale (SLC). Includes 2 submarines with trolleys. Available in 1:144, 1:72, 1:48 scales. Perfect for collectors and history enthusiasts.

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