Sopwith
Pup 20"
Short
Kit & Plans: $40
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Skill Level: Intermediate
Prototype
Version
More
than 161 laser cut parts
SPECIFICATIONS
Scale:
1/16
Prop:
7X3.5
Channels:
R/E/T
Wheels:
balsa
and plywood with Neoprene foam tires
Airfoil Type: flat bottomed
Wing
Area: 140 sq in
Cowl:
built up balsa
Designer:
M.K.
Bengtson
Weight:
~3-4 oz ready to fly
jSpinner:
N/A
Prototype
By: Frank Jaerschky
Power
System: Hobby King 18-11 2000kv Micro Brushless Outrunner (10g)
Shipping
Weight: 1pounds
Prototype Version Does not Include Instruction Manual
FEATURES
- One piece construction
- Top and bottom wing alignment is built into model
- Box front fuselage, built up rear
- Laser cut cabane struts are fit into laser cut pockets in side balsa for perfect alignment
- Laser cut balsa for built up cowl included
- Laser cut tail parts included
- Balsa wheel kit with Neoprene foam rubber tire material included
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Sopwith Pup was the pilots favorite of all Sopwith fighters. It's docility and with excellent agility made it a pilot's aircraft. It had none of the heaviness of the prior 1 ½ Strutter and lacked the latent viciousness of the later Camel.