Sopwith Camel Model - Historic Wood and Metal Kit, 1:16 Scale

Sopwith Camel Model Kit by Model Airways - Iconic WWI Fighter Plane

Components and Characteristics of the Sopwith Camel F.1 Historic Model

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Model Airways Sopwith Camel, WWI British Fighter Model Airplane Kit in 1:16 scale by Model Airways.

Model Kit in wood and metal.

A 1:16 scale replica in wood and metal detailed like the real airplane.
There is no Never before has there been such a scale model airplane. as detailed as Model Airways' Sopwith Camel. Every detail of the original has been studied to reproduce this legendary aircraft.

The real Sopwith Camel had no plastic parts and consequently this replica has no plastic parts. The kit replicates every part of the Sopwith in materials very similar to those used in the original aircraft. The components are first class, starting with hundreds of quality birch and basswood parts. laser-cut aeronautics (much higher density than balsa) for the ribs and fuselage. A perfectly scaled Clerget 9-B rotary engine complete with cylinders, distributor and crankcase is featured. Assembled from over 70 precision cast Britannia metal parts. More of 350 other accurately scaled metal, brass and rubber Britannia pieces, plus copper wire, reproduce virtually every detail.

Even if you've never built a model before, you can build the Sopwith Camel. Five sheets of plans and 44 pages of detailed instructions with drawings and photographs greatly aid the construction journey to making a quality model. authentically detailed museum piece.


BRIEF HISTORY

As the successor to the Pup, the Sopwith Camel entered the serving in the Royal Navy squadron in July 1917. It was designed to help the British take control of the skies above the trenches of the First World War. The Sopwith Camel scored 1,294 victories, more than any other type of Allied aircraft.

The Sopwith Camel was the first British fighter to mount two synchronized Vickers .303 machine guns in front of the cockpit. A fairing surrounding the gun installation created a hump, giving the Camel its name.

The Sopwith Camel F.1 had a wingspan of 28 feet, was 18 feet 9 inches long and was powered by a 130 hp 9-cylinder Clerget rotary engine, which produced a speed maximum of 101-113 mph. The ability 26 gallons of fuel allowed 2.5 hours of flight. Fierce and temperamental, the Camel had wicked torque and was difficult to fly. In fact, they lost their lives  more people learning to fly it than using it in combat. But in the hands of an experienced pilot, the Camel was a deadly opponent in any combat. Its most great glory came on 21 April 1918 when it shot down the famous German red baron.

KIT FEATURES

Realistic structural static model without fabric covering reproduces virtually every detail of the real aircraft
Over 150 laser-cut birch parts for wings and fuselage
Over 70 Britannia metal parts for engine construction Clerget, complete with cylinders, magneto and radiator
Carefully scaled brass and steel parts, more copper wire to reproduce fine details
The illustrated step-by-step instruction manual will assist you. Novice and experienced modelers in completing a quality model museum-quality
Five highly detailed life-size plan sheets

Model Airways Model Airplane Kit no. MA1030

Wingspan 53.34 cm, Fuselage Length  35.97 cm, Scale 1:16


 

 


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Weight : 0.00 Kg

 
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