The Sopwith Camel is among the most significant and famous of all WWI aircraft. Camels downed 1,294 enemy aircraft, more than any other Allied fighter in WWI.
The cowling over the two Vickers machine guns ahead of the cockpit created a distinctive "hump" making the name Camel a natural choice, although it was never an official military designation.
Unlike the earlier Sopwith Pup and Sopwith Triplane, which were docile to fly and well-liked by pilots, the Camel was unstable, requiring constant input from the pilot. The gyroscopic effects of its powerful rotary engine made it dangerous for novice pilots, and almost as many were killed in accidents as died in combat. But its instability also contributed to it being agile and maneuverable, and once its tricky characteristics were mastered, the Camel was a superior fighting airplane.
Features:
- Scale: 1:72- Plastic model kit
- Easy assembly
- Fully engraved panel lines
- Rivet and strut detail
- Detailed landing gear
- Twin mounted machine guns
- Image shows assembled and painted kit
Required to Complete:
- Assembly- Cement (glue)
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Tweezers
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint
- Sanding sticks
This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.
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Academy 1:72 Sopwith Camel WWI
