Santos-Dumont 14 Bis Model - Historic Kit in Wood and Metal, 1:16 Scale

Santos-Dumont 14 Bis Model Kit by Model Airways - The First Publicly Assisted Air Flight

Components and Characteristics of the Santos-Dumont 14 Bis Historic Model

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199,00 IVA 22% inc.

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MODEL EXPO MA1021 - SANTOS-DUMONT 14 BIS

Scale 1:16
Length: 62 cm
Width: 75 cm

Designed and built by Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont near Paris in 1906. The 14-bis flew a manned powered flight that was the first to be witnessed publicly. It is It was also the first powered flight performed outside the United States, as well as the first powered flight by a non-Wright Brothers aircraft.

On October 23, after a series of engine tests and high-speed ground runs, Santos-Dumont carried out a flight of over 160 feet at an altitude of 10-16 feet. This it earned Santos-Dumont the first of the aviation awards for a flight of 25 meters or more. On the morning of November 12, 1906, the community French Air Force reunited in the park of the Bagatelle castle to watch Santos Dumont's next flight. Several attempts were made throughout the day. At sunset, Santos-Dumont attempted another flight. After 22 seconds, he turned off the engine and planò to land. He had flown over 700 feet, qualifying for the second aviation prize offered for larger aircraft. heavy in the air, for a flight of 100 meters or more. This is It was the last recorded flight of the 14-Bis.

- Over 300 pieces
- This kit is Made with Brazilian Freijo wood and bamboo cane. Indian plane grown in Brazil, the same materials used by Santos Dumont for his original plane
- Motor and mechanical details are cast in zamak metal
- Nylon cable pullers and photo-etched brass details
- Beautifully illustrated English instruction manual with full-size floor plans
 


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Weight : 0.00 Kg

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

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