Andrzej Ziober Photos

1/72 Scale German Junkers

An overhead view shows the mirrored display base reflecting the underside of the aircraft. This model includes full interior detail, plus many open structural details where panels have been removed or hatches opened.

1/72 Scale German Junkers

More engine and wing details can be seen in this view.

1/72 Scale German Junkers

The engine covers are propped open so that complete engine detail can be viewed.

1/72 Scale German Junkers

The tail section of Andrzej’s scale model Junkers.

1/72 Scale German Junkers Engine

One of the miniature Junkers engines before installation. All of the components for Andrzej’s models are handmade.

1/72 Scale German Junkers

A close-up of the miniature engine just after installation.

1/72 Scale German Junkers

A shot of the interior of the Junkers. All of the interior details are included on the plane, although some of it can only be seen through photo documentation after the aircraft was assembled.

1/72 Scale B-24 Liberator

A look at the starboard side of Andrzej’s scale model Liberator.

1/72 Scale B-24 Liberator

1/72 Scale B-24 Liberator

Suspended above a glass mirror, the underside details can be seen in the reflection. Note how the model seems to be suspended in mid-air.

1/72 Scale B-24 Liberator

A miniature “A” frame with hook is ready to remove the engine for repairs.

1/72 Scale B-24 Liberator

A closer look at the Liberator tail turret.

1/72 Scale Liberator Construction

Interior bulkheads of the bomb bay can be seen during initial construction.

1/72 Scale Liberator Construction

The cockpit and nose landing gear bay during assembly.

1/72 Scale Liberator Construction

More interior details of the fuselage. The gunner’s position includes oxygen masks and bottles.

1/72 Scale Liberator Components

A miniature instrument panel, oxygen bottle, first aid kit, and mercury altimeter are shown before installation.

1/72 Scale Liberator Engine

One of the Liberator’s four miniature engines during detailing.

1/72 Scale Lancaster

A close-up of the Lancaster nose section.

1/72 Scale Lancaster

1/72 Scale Lancaster

Like many of Andrzej’s scale model aircraft, the Lancaster sits on a mirrored surface for optimal viewing.

1/72 Scale Lancaster

With the engine cover open, details of the handmade miniature engine can be seen inside the cowling.

1/72 Scale Lancaster

Some of the structural detail of the fuselage can be seen here, along with the exposed engines.

1/72 Scale Lancaster

The landing gear mechanism can be seen from underneath the wing with the gear doors open.

1/72 Scale Lancaster Components

Some of the seats and other cockpit components are shown here before installation.

1/72 Scale Lancaster Components

Gun turret details before installation. Notice the tiny cartridge belts.

1/72 Scale Lancaster Fuselage

The left and right halves of the fuselage show hundreds of custom made parts, from parachutes to crew stations. This shot illustrates why it took Andrzej over two years to complete this portion of the model.

1/72 Scale Lancaster

A close-up of the Lancaster cockpit.

1/72 Scale Lancaster

Every hydraulic line fitting from the real aircraft was duplicated. Making models at this level requires not only skill and patience, but also a tremendous amount of research to get the details right.

1/72 Scale Lancaster

Each of the tiny instruments have a detailed face.

1/72 Scale Lancaster

Miniature first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and parachutes—it’s all there!

1/72 Scale Lancaster

More interior details including racks of supplies and pressure bottles.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter Construction

First, the model’s fuselage was measured and marked so the “skin” could be removed. This reveals the basic support structure.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter Construction

The exposed Mi-6 fuselage.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter Construction

Removal of the outer skin continued, and a floor was added.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter Construction

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter Construction

More detail was added to the rear fuselage and tail structure of this massive Russian helicopter.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter Construction

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter Construction

Looking at the unfinished rear fuselage, a matchstick provides scale reference for the small model. Notice the level of detail in the custom built auxiliary equipment and other accessories.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

The turbine engines are exposed with the panels open.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

A close-up of the landing gear and more details of the forward fuselage.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

The main rotor has two of the five blades removed for display.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

The rear cargo doors are in the open position.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

A high angle view shows the diorama base under construction. Expansion joints in the “concrete” base look quite realistic.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

More details were continually added to the diorama.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

The finished scale model Mi-6 helicopter in its staged diorama. The LED lights add to the realism of this nighttime scene.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter

An overhead view of the finished diorama.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter Components

Andrzej put together these last two collages to show many more details from the Mi-6 build.

1/72 Scale Mi-6 Helicopter Components

This model is destined to put many more trophies on Andrzej’s shelf!

Modeling Awards

The walls in Andrzej’s studio are lined with some of his many award plaques and trophies.

Modeling Awards

At the top is Mr. Ziober’s award for the Blekitne Skrzydla. He is the only model maker to ever receive this prestigious Polish aviation honor.

Modeling Awards

Awards from the international ModelTroya competition in Portugal, including the famous European award, the Crystal Swarovski Dolphin.