Description
This is a paintable 1:144 scale model of an early-model Sopwith Snipe. Since many painters choose their own mounting system, no peg is included on the plane. Pegs can be purchased separately in the Accessories section of this catalog.
This model unbalanced ailerons and a smaller rudder. A late-model Sopwith Snipe is also available.
The promising Bentley B.R.2 rotary engine was the center of a new fighter based roughly on the Sopwith Camel, the Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe. Huge numbers were ordered, and the first deliveries came in the summer of 1918. However, relatively few reached the front before Armistice: ninety-seven were in France on 31 Oct 1918, despite plans to replace all Camels in early 1919. They had a thicker, faired fuselage than the Camel to accommodate the larger engine, and the wings had equal dihedral. The tail surfaces were larger to deal with the torque of the larger engine. Early Snipes featured a stepped fin and rudder and unbalanced ailerons. As the war progressed, a larger, rounded fin+rudder combination was introduced and the upper ailerons were balanced. The plane retained excellent maneuverability and climb, but it eliminated the hair-trigger sensitivity of the Camel.
The model is offered in different materials. See the FAQ for a comparison of the different material choices. In the Shipping tab, please note the increased shipping costs for an order with mixed materials.
For more data and gaming info on this plane, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Sopwith_Snipe.
