The Sopwith Camel was a legendary World War I fighter aircraft introduced in 1917. Powered by a rotary engine and armed with twin synchronized machine guns, the Sopwith Camel was known for its agility and deadly dogfighting capabilities. Canadian ace Major William George Barker famously flew a Camel, credited with over 40 victories, to become the most successful single aircraft in British service.
Get into some dog fighting with Guillow’s Kit #105 Sopwith Camel! This meticulously crafted 1/19 scale balsa wood model features precision LASER-CUT balsa parts for a precise build experience. With a 18-inch wingspan, this kit includes everything you need—detailed building plans / instructions, scale WWI plastic wheels, a full set of decals, vacuum-formed plastic parts, a FAI Tan rubber power motor, propeller, and tissue covering—to create a replica of the aircraft credited with downing 1,294 enemy planes, more than any other Allied fighter of the conflict. Perfect for hobbyists aged 14+, whether you’re a detail-obsessed scale display builder or a free-flight enthusiast, this made-in-the-USA kit offers hours of hands-on enjoyment in its building and flying.
Model kit includes all the parts you need to construct the plane, but you will need some building supplies for this hobby of balsa model aircraft construction: A flat pinnable surface (such as pc of thick cardboard or cork sheet, some pins to hold parts while building, razor blade or hobby knife, sandpaper, glue, paint and paintbrush are not included in the kit.
Wing Span: 18″
Authentic balsa wood 1/19 scale model.
Beginner level kit. Approx build time: 20+ hours
