Kovozavody Prostejov 1:72 Sopwith Triplane is a plastic kit of the British First World War triplane. Three marking schemes.
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An injection-molded plastic kit of the British First World War fighter triplane. The kit has around 35 parts and the decals offer three marking schemes: two for the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) and one for a captured German example. A low parts count does not mean an easy build, though, because on a triplane everything turns on seating the wings and the struts accurately.
The Sopwith Triplane appeared in 1916 and was the first triplane used in combat. Three narrow wings gave it an excellent rate of climb and maneuverability, and at the same time gave the pilot unexpectedly good visibility. The aircraft was flown by the Royal Naval Air Service and its best known users were the Canadian crews of a squadron that had its aircraft repainted black. The success of the type had a side effect as well: it convinced German designers that a triplane made sense, and it led to the Fokker Dr.I.
Think through the assembly sequence of the wings and the struts first and dry-fit it; on a triplane an error in a single strut carries over to the whole build. It helps to make a simple jig from balsa or card that holds the top wing level. Do the bracing wires from thin filament only after the clear coat. Apply the decals over a gloss coat and matte them down only at the end, so that the fabric does not look like sheet metal.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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