Sopwith Camel 1:72 is an injection-molded plastic kit of the British fighter biplane of the First World War from Academy. An undemanding kit with a low part count and the option of bracing wires.
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An injection-molded plastic kit of the British fighter biplane of the First World War Sopwith Camel in 1:72 scale from Academy. It is an undemanding kit with a low part count, engraved surface detail and a suggestion of the engine and the landing gear. Thanks to its simplicity it suits beginners too, who want to try building a biplane. The exact package contents and the marking schemes are given in the enclosed instructions.
The Sopwith Camel was a British single-seat fighter of the First World War and one of the most successful Allied aircraft of its day - more victories are credited to it than to any other Allied fighter of the conflict. It was powered by a rotary engine whose gyroscopic effect made the aircraft agile, but also dangerous for inexperienced pilots. The pair of synchronized machine guns was covered by the characteristic hump in front of the cockpit, after which it got the nickname Camel. It was used on the Western Front from 1917.
Paint the cockpit and the engine before assembling the fuselage. Apply primer to the plastic. With a biplane the bracing wires are the key - the wires between the wings and the fuselage - which give the model credibility; they can be imitated with thin filament or with a line stretched between the struts. The fabric-covered wings will be enlivened by a subtle suggestion of the ribs and discreet shading. Pick out the engraved detail with a fine wash and apply the decals onto gloss varnish. Patience in fitting the upper wing and the struts pays off.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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