Microaces Sopwith Triplane 'N500' Flown by Harry Hawker
LIMITED EDITION KIT - 75 ONLY
RESERVE FOR DELIVERY IN JULY/AUGUST 2024
Making History
Microaces love of aviation history ensures that the aircraft we reproduce as kits look fantastic on static display as well as in the air.
The Microaces Sopwith Triplane kit replicates the innovative fighter designed and built by the Sopwith Aviation Company. Flown in service on the Western Front from 1916-1917 and with its excellent rate of climb, agility and high operational ceiling, it proved more than a match for the German aircraft of the time. It's reputation spurned a brief triplane craze, directly influencing the design and introduction of the Fokker Dr.1
This particular kit represents N500; the first prototype, flown by Harry Hawker on the 28th May 1916. It instilled such confidence in Hawker that he looped it three times in succession only minutes into the test flight.
Included in this multi-media kit is a vac-formed cowl, spinning dummy rotary engine kit and a spinning 3D printed fuel pump prop. The resulting model has an incredible level of mechanical and visual detail that look great on display but even better when airborne.
This Limited Edition kit sees an upgrade to the detail, including a more scale Vicker machine gun and options to add more rigging too.
Included in this kit...
This Microaces kit is supplied 'as standard' with the most suitable Microaces motor/gearbox and propeller combination for the model.
To complete the kit for radio controlled flight, all you need is an All In One (AIO) Receiver that's compatible with your transmitter.
Selecting the right receiver to complete your kit:
The Microaces AIO 5CH micro receiver is available with the following protocols. If unsure, check your transmitter instruction manual to find out which protocol(s) it uses. Then select the compatible receiver protocol below to view the appropriate receiver to add to your order.
| DSM2/X Compat. | S-FHSS Compat. | FrSky D8 Compat. | FrSky D16 Compat. | AFHDS 2A Compat. |
3D Printed Pilots
A fantastic enhancement to the kit, that really upgrades the level of realism is a 3 dimensional pilot. Add one to your order for the ultimate 'finishing touch'!
Specification
Microaces Sopwith Triplane Model
| Airframe | Scale |
| Controls | Rudder, Elevator, Throttle |
| Length | 245mm / 9.6" |
| Wingspan | 340mm / 13.4" |
| Wing Area | 4.0 sq dm / 60 sq in. |
| Flying Weight. | 34 - 36g/1.2 - 1.3oz |
| Wing Load | ~8.8 g/sq.dm / 2.9 oz/sq.ft. |
| Recommended Receiver |
Microaces AIO 5 Channel Receiver |
| Rec. Motor / G.Box | |
| Rec. Battery | 130-160mAh 1S Lipo |
| Rec. Prop | GWS 4530 |
| Skill Level - Build | Intermediate |
| Skill Level - Pilot | Intermediate |
| Tools required | Scalpel, 180 Grit sandpaper or stick, straight edge, tweezers |
| Rec. Adhesive | UHU por / Foam safe CA / Aliphatic glue |
Kit Content
| SHEET PARTS | 2mm laser cut Depron Airframe sheet |
| 1mm printed & laser cut Depron fuselage sheet | |
| 1mm printed & laser cut Depron flight surfaces sheet | |
| 200 micron printed & laser cut polypropylene sheet | |
| polyester sticker sheet | |
| 0.8mm plywood parts sheet | |
| LOOSE PARTS | Two 30mm Ø neoprene rubber tires |
| Vacuum formed scale cowl | |
| 10mm brass sleeve for rotary engine | |
| Two 4mm Ø noedymium magnets | |
| 100mm x 6mm Ø plastic tube | |
| 200mm x 5mm Ø plastic tube | |
| 1mm x 0.4mm carbon fibre strip | |
| 1mm Ø carbon fibre rod | |
| Rigging wire | |
| pre-shaped piano wire elevator & rudder control rods | |
| 3D printed fuel pump prop |
Videos
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