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1:16 Details of a big scale Camel
Mecenas
Joined: December 23, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 02:53 AM UTC
Hasegawa have published few photos of their incoming giant Camel.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
JackFlash
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Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 07:14 AM UTC
This is the translation from their website.


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1:16'S scale model car. A completely new mold

Sopwith Camel F.1

15540 Yen (unit: JPY 14800)

6/15/2013 (6 / 12 Delivery)

Precision models of museum quality. Reproduction in all plastic kits! A precise model is actually exhibited in the Museum of structures and functions Easy to assemble as a plastic Kit reproduces the quality. The atmosphere in parts of six color color, without paint finish.

-Accurate representation of the unique 1/16 scale.
Feather upholstered State (seat). Structural model But how the actual Very familiar Engine, Machine gun, Cockpit, fuel tank etc. Faithfully reproduced inside the
Vertical tail rudder section Feather upholstered status can be selected, yoke, foot pedals and each wing part works just like the original, (* Fixed status also available) Aileron Rudder, Elevator. Interlocking diagram

Decals included:
"Blue, white, and Red" ladder of British nationality display, instrument panel,
Parts-color Brown (2 species), ivory, dark grey, clear, silver plated Prelubricated.

Other (details):
With helpful diagrams and yarns (tentative), figure painting, color, rubber tires, tension lines, wires, etc

About the "camel"
Carmel is a typical air-cooled engine fighter of Britain in World War 1. Number of production boasts outstanding maneuverability, speed, rising power, including each type 5,490 aircraft said.

Sopwith aviation is responsible for developing, F.1 type 9B kureruje 9B 130 BHP engine with in 1917 was born. Actual base is wooden frames with fabric covering, engine around, leg braces and frames such as fin and rudder's metal. Plywood-sheathed and were around the cockpit. As the other feather (featured) materials structure model kits reproduce the unit.

acktwice
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Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:36 AM UTC
Wow! That looks like a great kit. I really like the idea of the rudder and wing surfaces respond to the yoke.I imagine it's going to be a bit pricey.Have to wait and see how it holds up to a good kit review.
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