SOPWITH CAMEL F.1, WWI BRITISH FIGHTER - 1917
BUILD A MUSEUM QUALITY SOPWITH CAMEL & PAY FOR IT IN 8 EASY INSTALLMENTS
A 1:16 Scale Wood & Metal Replica As Detailed As The Real Airplane
There has never been a scale airplane model as highly detailed as the Sopwith Camel by Model Airways. We’ve captured virtually every detail of the original to reproduce this legendary aircraft as a historically accurate 1:16 scale replica.
An Exceptional Kit, True To The Original
The real Sopwith Camel had no plastic parts. Neither does our model. The kit replicates every part of the Sopwith in materials much like those used in the original airplane. Components are first class, starting with hundreds of laser-cut aircraft quality birch and basswood (much higher density than balsa) parts for ribs and fuselage. A perfectly scaled Clerget 9-B rotary engine— complete with cylinders, distributor and crankcase— is assembled from over 70 precision cast Britannia metal parts. More than 350 other accurately scaled Britannia metal, brass and rubber pieces, plus copper wire reproduce virtually every detail.
Brief History
As a successor to the Pup, the Sopwith Camel entered Royal Navy squadron service in July of 1917. It was designed to help the British gain control of the skies over the trenches of WWI. The Sopwith Camel accounted for 1,294 victories, more than any other Allied aircraft type.
The Sopwith Camel was the first British fighter to mount twin synchronized .303” Vickers 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 ft., was 18 ft. 9 in. in length, and was powered by a 130hp Clerget 9-cylinder rotary engine, producing a maximum speed of 101-113 mph. Fluid capacity of 26 gallons allowed 2.5 hours of flying time. Fiery and temperamental, the Camel had a wicked torque and was difficult to fly. In fact, more men lost their lives learning to fly it than using it in combat. But in the hands of an experienced pilot, the Camel was a deadly opponent in a dog-fight. Its greatest glory came on April 21, 1918 when it shot down Germany’s famous Red Baron.
No Modeling Experience Needed
Even if you’ve never built a model before, you can build the Sopwith Camel. We give you everything you need to finish your model. You’ll get all necessary parts for assembly, modeling tools, glue, wood stain, paint and brushes. Five sheets of plans and 44 pages of step-by-step instructions with clear drawings and photographs show you the way to an authentically detailed museum quality model.
Pay While You Build
Building a fine model takes time. Now, you’ll have the luxury of paying for it over time as well. To make building (and paying for) the Sopwith Camel easier, we’ve divided our kit into 8 parts that follow the building sequence of the real Sopwith Camel.
Every month, for the next 8 months, we will send you a partial kit containing the parts, plans, instructions, tools and finishing materials you’ll need.
Partial kits #1 - #7 give you finely cast Britannia metal and machined brass parts for the engine mount, cockpit and controls, laser-cut birch parts, basswood strips and metal castings for building the wings, fuselage, tail assembly and undercarriage.
Partial kit #8 contains the most exciting feature of the Sopwith Camel- a perfectly scaled, accurately detailed Clerget 9-B rotary engine, complete with crankcase, cylinders, rocker arms, igniter ring, spark plugs and propeller. Once you assemble and mount the engine, your model is complete and ready for display. Order your Sopwith Camel now and pay for it as you build in 8 easy payments!
Includes all the tools and materials you need.
Order your Sopwith Camel now, and we’ll give you all the tools and materials as you need them to finish your model. You’ll get hobby knife & blades, needle files, modeler’s T-pins, miniature drills & pin vise, tweezers, pliers, wire cutter, sandpaper, two types of glue, paint, wood stain & brushes.
Nothing To Sign, No Obligation
You’re under no obligation to purchase all 8 partial kits. If at any time you decide that building the Sopwith is not for you, simply call or drop us a note telling us that you do not want any future shipments. If, on the other hand, you complete one partial kit and want the next one sooner, let us know and we’ll ship it right away.
Intermediate Level • Wingspan 21" • Fuselage Length 14-1/16" • Scale 1:16 (3/4" = 1' 0")
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the Sopwith Camel
instruction manual
written by
master modeler
Kenneth H. Goldman
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