Clerget 9B Rotary Engine Model - Historical Kit in 1:16 Scale

Clerget 9B Model Kit by Model Airways - Engine of the Sopwith Camel and Nieuport 12

Components and Characteristics of the Clerget 9B Historical Engine Model

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MODEL EXPO - MODEL AIRWAYS CLERGET TOTARY ENGINE 1:16 MODEL KIT

HISTORY

Developed by Clerget and produced in France, the Clerget 9B is It was an improvement over the company's seven-cylinder, 80-hp rotary aircraft engine. In 110 to 140 hp versions, these models saw widespread use during the First World War in Sopwith's F.1 Camel, Triplane and Baby and the Nieuport 12. The 9B model was rated at 130 hp in normal use but could be pushed to 135 in an emergency at 1,250 rpm. The maximum weight was 380 pounds. Although a counter-intuitive design by today's standards, attaching the propeller to a rotating engine on a fixed crankshaft had simplified cooling, had an excellent power-to-weight ratio, and allowed for greater flexibility in handling. in locating the aircraft's center of gravity, affecting maneuverability. line engines of the time. One disadvantage, however, was the pronounced gyroscopic effect which pushed the aircraft to the right. To fly in a straight line, pilots had to compensate for this. applying constant left rudder. Clerget presses provided better speed control on the Gnome and Le Rhone rotaries by replacing the standard "blip" switch that temporarily grounded the magneto (cutting off the ignition) with a selector that limited the engine to running on 9, 7, 5, or even 3 cylinders. Like previous rotaries, the Clerget spewed unburned castor oil from the exhaust, increasing pilot discomfort. For the pilots it is A small bottle of blackberry brandy was delivered to counteract the laxative effect of smoking.

MODEL FEATURES

Historically accurate and highly detailed metal model of the airplane engine.
Three laser cut basswood parts for propeller assembly
Cast Britannia (pewter) metal and brass engine parts
Laser cut wooden motor stand
Clearly written instructions

Model specifications:

Scale: 3/4" = 1' (1:16)

Height: 3-3/4" (95 mm)

Propeller diameter: 6-3/4 "(171 mm)
 


Specifiche:

Weight : 0.00 Kg

 
Le spese di trasporto sono gratuite in Italia per ordini superiori a 50,00 €
 

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