Sopwith F.1 Camel - D8118 Major Gilmour
Flown by Major John Ingis Gilmour 1918
History in the Making
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 Camel replicates one of the most iconic aircraft of the WWI era to a level that sets a new bar for micro scale RC. The livery of this kit is that of D8118, flown by Ace Pilot Major John Ingis Gilmour, the highest scoring Scotsman of WWI.
Included in this multi-media model is a vac-formed cowl, free spinning 3D printed fuel pump prop and rigging part PLUS a spinning dummy rotary engine kit. All these extras add an incredible level of mechanical and visual detail to this astounding model.
From 2022 this kit NOW INCLUDES...
This Microaces kit is now supplied 'as standard' with the most suitable Microaces motor/gearbox and propeller combination for the model.
So 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 Compat. |
Devil in the Detail
There is also an additional Detail Pack available for this model.
The Pack contains four 3D printed 50lb Cooper bombs plus ply and laser cut plastic parts that assemble to replicate the bomb rack, creating an extra-ordinary level of detail never seen in an RC kit of this scale before. Click HERE to view and add to your order.
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 Camel Kit
| Airframe | Scale |
| Controls | Rudder, Elevator, Throttle |
| Length | 240mm / 9.4" |
| Wingspan | 360mm / 14.2" |
| Wing Area | 4.1 sq dm / 63 sq in. |
| Flying Weight. | 36 - 38g/1.2 - 1.3oz |
| Wing Load | ~9.0 g/sq.dm / 2.9 oz/sq.ft. |
| Recommended Receiver |
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| Rec. Motor / G.Box* |
Microaces Motor Gearbox with LONG prop shaft |
| 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 | Deluxe Materials Foam2Foam / Aliphatic glue |
*Now included in the kit
Kit Content
| NOW INCLUDES | Brushed Motor/Gearbox with long prop shaft |
| GWS 4530 Prop and rubber prop adapter | |
| SHEET PARTS |
2mm laser cut Depron Airframe sheet |
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1mm printed & laser cut Depron fuselage sheet |
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1mm printed & laser cut Depron flight surfaces sheet |
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200 micron printed & laser cut polypropylene sheet |
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| polyester sticker sheet | |
| 0.8mm plywood parts sheet | |
| Full Colour Printed Assembly Guide | |
| LOOSE PARTS | Two 30mm Ø neoprene rubber tires |
| Vacuum formed scale cowl | |
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10mm brass sleeve for rotary engine |
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3D printed fuel pump prop and rigging detail |
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| 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 | |
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pre-shaped piano wire elevator & rudder control rods |
Video
Assembly Guide
Click on booklet to view online!
