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Wingnut Wings have sent details of a new version of their popular Sopwith Pup, this time with a choice of two Gnome engines and featuring Cartograf decals for five colour schemes. There's also an update on progress on the Gotha G.1 and Gotha UWD kits.

Hi,

We are pleased to announce that our next new release will be a new version of our very popular (and sold out) Sopwith Pup. 32055 Sopwith Pup “Gnome” is now available for pre-order from shop.wingnutwings.com with shipping from July-August 2019. Pre-order deposit payment in full with 100% refund available upon request up to 22 July 2019 (NZ time). 32055 Sopwith Pup “Gnome” should also be available from your regular preferred Wingnut Wings supplier.

32055 - 1/32 Sopwith Pup "Gnome" - MSRP US$ 79.00

The Sopwith Pup was universally liked by the young aviators of the RNAS and RFC charged with flying it. Most Sopwith Pups were powered by a 80hp LeRhone 9c engine (as included in our previous, sold out models, 32013 Sopwith Pup “RFC” & 32016 Sopwith Pup “RNAS”) although many others with fitted with 80hp or 100hp Gnome engines (as supplied in this model) or a Clerget engine. Despite having only one gun, the Pup’s light weight and maneuverability ensured it was a good match for the twin gun armed Albatros D.II, Fokker D.II and Halberstadt fighters it faced in late 1916. At least 29 RFC and RNAS pilots achieved ace status in the Pup with victories claimed over the aforementioned fighters as well as the improved Albatros D.III and D.V, observation balloons, various two seaters, seaplanes and 5 Gotha bombers before being withdrawn from frontline service in the latter stages of 1917.

- 151 high quality injection moulded plastic parts.
- 9 photo-etched metal detail parts.
- 2 (two) Gnome engines, 1x 80hp & 1x 100hp, included.
- Optional side cowls, engine cowls, propellers and Le Prieur rockets.
- 24 page fully illustrated instruction manual.
- High quality Cartograf decals including markings for 5 colour schemes;

A - Sopwith Pup N6179 “Baby Mine” (80hp), TC Vernon (1? victory) & AW Carter (17 victories), B Flight 3(N) Sqn RNAS, March to April 1917.
B - Sopwith Pup N6200 “Bobs” (80hp), AM Shook, BFlight 4(N) Sqn RNAS, April to May 1917 (12 vivtories)
C - Sopwith Pup B2192 (100hp), HH Balfour & EL Foot, School of Special Flying Gosport, August to September 1917.
D - Sopwith Pup B5904 “A 1” (100hp), 61 Sqn (Home Defense) RFC, September 1917.
E - Sopwith Pup B5906 “Impikoff 5” (100hp), 44 Sqn (Home Defence) RFC/RAF 1918.


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Update on 32045 Gotha G.1 & 32053 Gotha UWD. Unfortunately, there has been a delay during production and pre-orders for these will now begin shipping from early June. Sorry.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please let me know.

Regards
Richard Alexander
General Manager
[email protected]


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