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Model design by K & W Model Airplanes Inc. |
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The Nieuport 17 was the most notable of all of the French Nieuport designs that appeared during World War I. It was undeniably the most renowned aircraft of it's time. Being more widely used and produced by more countries than any other scout machine. It was designed by Gustav Delage and it was developed as an improvment of the popular model 11 "Bebe", first intended for the Gordon Bennett Cup Race. It carried basically the same design outlines but was larger stronger and more powerful.
It was produced in England by Nieuport & General Aircraft Co. Ltd., in Italy by the Nieuport-Macchi firm in addition to the parent Nieuport Co and its many subcontractors in France. The finest attribute to the type 17 was the fact that it was the only production copy made in Germany.
The armament was in the beginning a Lewis machine gun mounted on top of the upper wing. This was prior to the development of the satisfactory syncronisation gear. |
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The airplane is packed in a strong 3-ply, custom made carton. The individual parts are packed in sealed plastic bags and then wrapped in bubble plastic to ensure safe transport. |
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Length : 117 cm 46"
Width : 41 cm 16"
Height : 46 cm 18"
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Related Technical Memo sheets: # 10 Rigging adjustment of lower wing and final decor of the model
# 15 Machine gun mount for upper wing |
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RC-06US-Thomas Morse Scout S-4C |
RC-07GB-Nieuport 17, Britain |
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