Guillows Sopwith Camel 711mm WS DetailedBalsa Model Kit

Item Number: 801
This temperamental British World War 1 fighter was flown by such distinguished pilots as Lt. Col R. Collishaw, Major D. R. MacLaren and the most famous of all, Capt. Roy Brown. Capt. Roy Brown engaged in the dogfight that resulted in the death of Germany's ace of aces, Manfred Von Richthofen popularly known as the "Red Baron". The Camel had great ability in combat due to the fantastic torque of its rotary engine and the fact that engine, pilot and guns were all located on the first seven feet of the wooden airframe.

Wing Span: 28"
Scale: 1/12
REcommended For Ages 14+

Includes the following components:

• Balsa Wood: Precision laser-cut (or die-cut in older stock) balsa wood sheets and strips (1/16" and 3/32").
• Power Package: Rubber thread, an assembled propeller, and a nose bearing for rubber-powered flight.
• Landing Gear: Flexible wire for the landing gear.
• Plastic Parts: Vacuum-formed components including a detailed cowl, cockpit deck, radial engine, and scale plastic wheels. Scale Accessories: Twin machine guns and a pilot figure.
• Covering & Decor: Ample lightweight covering tissue and realistic water-release decals.
• Ballast: Balancing clay to ensure proper flight trim.
• Plans: Full-size, clear, and precise building plans.
• Instructions: Step-by-step instruction sheets.
• Patterns: Cardstock pattern sheet and vinyl sheet for specific details.

Required (Not Included) You will need to provide your own wood glue, dope (for tissue application), and standard hobby tools.