{"id":1605259,"date":"2026-03-20T21:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/?p=1605259"},"modified":"2026-03-20T21:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:31:16","slug":"70088-yak-1b-returns-the-kit-you-loved-to-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2026\/03\/20\/70088-yak-1b-returns-the-kit-you-loved-to-build\/","title":{"rendered":"Yak-1b Returns \u2013 the Kit You Loved to Build"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After two years, the Yak-1b returns to the Arma Hobby lineup. It\u2019s a kit you loved to build \u2013 thanks to its refined engineering and realistic surface detail, from metal panels to fabric areas. It was pure building enjoyment. That\u2019s why it\u2019s back. Even better than before.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Yak-1b plastic parts<\/h3>\n<p>When first released in 2019, the kit stood out for its high-quality surface detail. Let\u2019s take a look at how it holds up today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1605264\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-03.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-03-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1605266\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-02.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-02-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-02-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1605268\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-01.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-1b-01-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>An aircraft of real historical importance<\/h3>\n<p>The Yak-1b was one of the key Soviet fighter aircraft of World War II. It took part in the most important battles of the Eastern Front \u2013 <strong>Stalingrad<\/strong> and the <strong>Battle of Kursk<\/strong>, where its performance allowed it to effectively engage German fighters.<\/p>\n<p>Many outstanding pilots flew the Yak-1 and Yak-1b. Among them were <a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/blog\/2019\/10\/03\/jak-1b-70027-nad-stalingradem-samolot-jeriomina\/\"><strong>Boris Yeremin<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/blog\/2020\/10\/28\/lidia-litwiak-i-jej-jak-1-70028\/\"><strong>Lydia Litvyak<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 one of the most famous female fighter pilots in history.<\/p>\n<p>The aircraft also played an important role outside the Soviet Union. It was operated by the French <strong>\u201cNormandie\u201d<\/strong> squadron, which fought on the Eastern Front, including during the Battle of Kursk, as well as by the Yugoslav Air Force.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"z7L9uTVlRg\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2020\/09\/04\/yak-1b-70027-70028-70029-in-the-allied-air-forces-camouflage-and-markings\/\">Jak-1b \u2013 w lotnictwach sprzymierzonych \u2013 malowanie i oznakowanie<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Jak-1b \u2013 w lotnictwach sprzymierzonych \u2013 malowanie i oznakowanie&#8221; &#8212; Arma Hobby - blog firmowy\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2020\/09\/04\/yak-1b-70027-70028-70029-in-the-allied-air-forces-camouflage-and-markings\/embed\/#?secret=M0Yg6J0ScT#?secret=z7L9uTVlRg\" data-secret=\"z7L9uTVlRg\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>The Polish story \u2013 first combat flight over the bridgehead<\/h3>\n<p>The Yak-1b also holds a special place in Polish aviation history. It was used by the <a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/blog\/2020\/07\/28\/jak-1b-1-pulk-lotnictwa-mysliwskiego-warszawa-1943-45-70027-70028-70029\/\">1st Polish Fighter Aviation Regiment \u201cWarszawa\u201d<\/a>, a unit formed in the Soviet Union and operating under Soviet command \u2013 distinct from the Polish Air Force units serving in the RAF in the West.<\/p>\n<p>Flying aircraft number <strong>4<\/strong>, <strong>W\/O Edward Chromy<\/strong> carried out the <strong>first combat flight over the Warka\u2013Magnuszew bridgehead in August 1944<\/strong>. This date was later established as <strong>Polish Aviation Day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"BYgWDFNWGp\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2019\/08\/20\/four-fours-70027\/\">Cztery \u201eczw\u00f3rki\u201d<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Cztery \u201eczw\u00f3rki\u201d&#8221; &#8212; Arma Hobby - blog firmowy\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2019\/08\/20\/four-fours-70027\/embed\/#?secret=2mjfMAcgrN#?secret=BYgWDFNWGp\" data-secret=\"BYgWDFNWGp\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>New edition \u2013 what\u2019s changed?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to improve a kit that was already very good. Still, we introduced two meaningful upgrades. The first is <strong>Cartograf decals<\/strong> \u2013 widely regarded as some of the best model decals currently available.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-YAK-1-B_nowy_arkusz-kalkomanii.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1605247\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-YAK-1-B_nowy_arkusz-kalkomanii.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-YAK-1-B_nowy_arkusz-kalkomanii.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-YAK-1-B_nowy_arkusz-kalkomanii-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-YAK-1-B_nowy_arkusz-kalkomanii-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The second is a <strong>new canopy<\/strong>. In the first edition, only a closed version was available \u2013 at the time, we were not yet able to design an open canopy to the standard we were aiming for.<\/p>\n<p>With our recent releases, you\u2019ve seen what our new clear parts can deliver \u2013 <strong>thin, crystal-clear and precisely fitting<\/strong>. In this new Yak-1b edition, you now have a choice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a one-piece closed canopy,<\/li>\n<li>a three-part open canopy that fits naturally on the model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1605259 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-2-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-1-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jak-kabina-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>Arma Hobby Jig \u2013 small addition, big difference<\/h3>\n<p>Alongside the new canopy, we include the <strong>Arma Hobby Jig<\/strong> \u2013 a simple base that helps you set the correct landing gear geometry.<\/p>\n<p>With the use of standard rubber bands, it can also be used for <strong>safe transport of the model<\/strong> once mounted inside a transport box.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a practical solution you\u2019ll especially appreciate during final assembly and handling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-sprue-T-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1605245\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-sprue-T-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-sprue-T-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-sprue-T-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-sprue-T-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-sprue-T-1-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-sprue-T-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>A return that makes sense<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already built the Yak-1b \u2013 you know what to expect. If not, this remains one of the most builder-friendly kits in this scale, now even better. <strong>The Yak-1b is back \u2013 and still a joy to build.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Are you ready for the Yak?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Order now in the Arma Hobby store.<\/strong> During the preorder, you can choose versions with <strong>White Stork Miniatures figures<\/strong> or with <strong>3D accessories<\/strong> \u2013 either ready-made or as a downloadable file.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armahobby.com\/70088-yak-1b.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1605253 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-web-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-web-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-web-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-web-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-web-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-web-1080x732.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-web.jpg 1567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armahobby.com\/70088-yak-1b.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1605247\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-YAK-1-B_nowy_arkusz-kalkomanii-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"304\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-YAK-1-B_nowy_arkusz-kalkomanii-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-YAK-1-B_nowy_arkusz-kalkomanii-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/70088-YAK-1-B_nowy_arkusz-kalkomanii.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Order in the Arma Hobby store: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armahobby.com\/70088-yak-1b.html\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"a1stLpOm2y\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2019\/10\/18\/recenzje-jak-1b-70027-z-arma-hobby\/\">Recenzje Jak-1b z Arma Hobby<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Recenzje Jak-1b z Arma Hobby&#8221; &#8212; Arma Hobby - blog firmowy\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2019\/10\/18\/recenzje-jak-1b-70027-z-arma-hobby\/embed\/#?secret=4Tslnw0uj7#?secret=a1stLpOm2y\" data-secret=\"a1stLpOm2y\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After two years, the Yak-1b returns to the Arma Hobby lineup. It\u2019s a kit you loved to build \u2013 thanks to its refined engineering and realistic surface detail, from metal panels to fabric areas. It was pure building enjoyment. That\u2019s why it\u2019s back. Even better than before.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1605256,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,1],"tags":[543,98,236],"class_list":["post-1605259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arma-hobby-kits","category-blog","tag-nr70088-en","tag-scale172-en-2","tag-yak-1b","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1605259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1605259"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1605259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1605271,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1605259\/revisions\/1605271"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1605256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1605259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1605259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1605259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}