FEATURES

• One piece construction
• Top and bottom wing alignment is built into model
• Scale dihedral but no ailerons needed
• Optional ailerons are shown on plan
• Box front fuselage, built up rear
• Laser cut parts for built up cowl included
• Laser cut tail parts included
• Balsa and plywood wheel kit with Neoprene foam rubber tire material included

 

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The Bristol Scout was yet another of those WWI aircraft that, despite being a truly excellent plane, appeared just too early in the conflict to have much impact. The main reason being the lack of effective armament, no allied interrupter gear being available at this time. Not that that deterred many pilots from arranging some highly unofficial weapons installations. These ranged from a pistol or carbine, carried by the pilot, all the way up to a fixed, forward firing Vickers gun. This latter, without the benefit of synchronization. The few odd holes in the propeller being simply plugged and taped. Thus, any model of the Scout may be armed in a variety of styles, which is great for us modelers. You could, if desired, even fit the canister of steel darts that were dropped onto enemy troops. Just make sure that your model isn't directly overhead when you release them. As the aircraft was still in a state of flux with regards to requirements for service use, we also have the option to include a wing cut out above the center section. The model is based on an example that didn't have one, but many did. The exact shape and size of cut outs varied, so there we have more scope for personalizing our model.