Description

The Wolseley Viper was quite similar to the Hispano Suiza, but a substantially modified engine on the whole. Mass production began immediately because many more of the new S.E.5a were needed on the Western Front. With the arrival of this engine in the S.E.5a one distinctive feature of some earlier machines disappeared, namely the 4-blade screw, because the Viper produced sufficient rotation with a two-blade propeller. At the end of 1917 the first S.E.5a with the Viper engine reached the Front, where it immediately proved its superiority over all other types of fighter. After that the early build S.E.5a's with the Hispano Suiza engine were sent for repair and refitting with the Viper engine. These engines were made in great numbers during 1917-1918..

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s recommended colors. Roden recommends Model Master paints for this kit, and you can find the full line by clicking here.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/32

Skill Level: 3

- Highly detailed engine parts

- Includes display stand

- Photo-etched parts

- Illustrated instructions

*Cement is recommended for polystyrene plastic*

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Paint Guide:

Burnt Iron

Burnt Metal

Copper

Black

Medium Green

Matte Natural Wood

Steel

Aluminum

Brass

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