Artesania 1/16 Sopwith Camel Wooden Model Kit [20351]

SKU: ART-20351 | Brand: Artesania Latina | Product: Artesania 1/16 Sopwith Camel Wooden Model Kit [20351] This 1/16 scale wooden model recreates the Sopwith Camel, the Royal Flying Corps biplane fighter that became one of World War I's most successful combat aircraft. Though demanding to fly and requiring skilled pilots, the Camel achieved extraordinary results for the Allied forces from July 1917 through November 1918. The aircraft mounted powerful machine guns and cycled through two engine configurations during its service life—initially the 130 hp Le Rhône, later the Clerget 9B. Official records credited the Camel with 1,294 confirmed aerial victories, though subsequent analysis suggests total combat success exceeded 2,800 engagements. Only the German Fokker Dr.I matched its agility and effectiveness. This model captures the engineering innovations that made the Camel a formidable opponent throughout the war's final campaigns.