Description
An apparently simple design, this aircraft became forever established in world aviation history with the short and appropriate name Camel. Of course, its resemblance to a real camel was minimal, but its 'hump' left no choice for any other name. When its advantages over other types became clear, no less than nine subcontractors were asked to contribute to its mass production. But the Camel was not an easy machine to handle and the inexperience of many young pilots caused some serious flying accidents. Nevertheless, extraordinary maneuverability, a fast climb rate, good speed and powerful armament made the Camel a really superb fighter. More than 5,000 were built and no less than 1,294 aerial victories were scored by this type - the best possible proof that the Camel deserved to be called a legend.
Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s recommended colors. Roden recommends Humbrol paints for this kit, and you can find the full line by clicking here.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 3
- Molded in high quality plastic
- Illustrated instructions
- Includes decals for eight versions:
- Sopwith F.1 Camel, B6313, No 28 Sqn RFC, flown by Captain William Barker, Grossa airfield, Italy, February 1918.
- Sopwith F.1 Camel D6402, No 43 Sqn RAF, flown by Captain H W Woollett, Touquin, Summer 1918.
- Sopwith F.1 Camel F2137, No 46 Sqn RAF, flown by Captain Donald R MacLaren, Athies, October 1918.
- Sopwith F.1 Camel B6390, No 13 Sqn RNAS, flown by F/Cdr R Collishaw, Ostende, December 1917.
- Sopwith F.1 Camel B7270, No 209 Sqn RAF, Bertangles, flown by Captain A R Brown, April 1918 .
- Sopwith F.1 Camel ,s/n unconfirmed, No 37 Sqn RAF/RFC (Home Defense), flown by Lt. Hollington, Stow Maries, Summer 1918.
- Sopwith F.1 Camel, s/n unconfirmed, No 44 Sqn RAF/RFC, flown by Lt. W A Pratt, Hainault Farm, early 1918.
- Sopwith F.1 Camel, possibly F1955, “B” Flight of “A” detachment, South Russia Instructional Mission, Ekaterinodar, 1919, flown by Captain SM Kinkead.
*Cement is recommended for polystyrene plastic*
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Paint Guide:
Matte Black
Matte Scarlet
Aluminum
Matte Linen
Matte WWI Green
Matte Medium Grey
Matte Natural Wood
Red Leather
Gunmetal
Matte Dark Grey
Matte White
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