Sopwith Camel F1 39.2"
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Skill Level: Intermediate

More than 330 laser cut parts

Sopwith Camel F1 39.2"
SPECIFICATIONS
Scale: 1/9
Prop: 10x6
Channels: R/E/A/T
Wheels: balsa and plywood with Neoprene foam tires
Wingspan: 39.2"
Airfoil Type: flat bottomed
Wing Area: 460 sq in
Cowl: built up balsa and plywood
Designer: M.K. Bengtson
Weight: ~28 oz ready to fly
jSpinner: N/A
Power System: AXI 2808/20

Shipping Weight: 3 pounds

Sophwith Camel F1 39.2"
Sophwith Camel F1 39.2"
Sophwith Camel F1 39.2"
Sophwith Camel F1 39.2"

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FEATURES

  • One piece construction
  • Top and bottom wing alignment is built into model
  • Scale dihedral with ailerons
  • Laser cut plywood cabane struts insure proper alignment of top wing
  • Box front fuselage, built up rear
  • Laser cut parts for pilot figure and machine guns included
  • Laser cut plywood landing gear in scale outline
  • Laser cut IP struts (can be used as templates for bass or spruce)
  • Laser cut tail parts included
  • Balsa and plywood wheel kit with Neoprene foam rubber tire material included

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Probably the second most famous fighter of WWI, the Camel is only eclipsed by the Fokker Triplane in terms of renown.

The characteristic wing layout of the Sopwith Camel with the flat top wing and 5 degree dihedral on the bottom wing came about for production efficiency. It was originally planned to have dihedral on both top and bottom wings but a flat wing is easier to build. The lower wing dihedral was increased to 5 degrees as a compensation.