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Description: PITT pastel pencils have wax-free leads; drawings can be wiped just as with pastel crayons, so need to be fixed afterwards. The 60 bright colours contain a high proportion of pigment; they are highly light-fast and do not change colour appreciably when fixed. The compact pastel lead is perfect for hobby painters and professional artists, because it produces plenty of colour without being used up too fast. PITT pastel pencils are particularly suitable for lines, hatching, and very fine colour transitions, but also for shading larger areas. They are useful for sketches and studies, portraits, still lifes and landscapes. In combination with traditional pastels. PITT pastel pencils are excellent for elaborating details. Highlights and shadows can be added to a drawing with a pencil of slightly different shade. Particular details can be emphasized to attract attention. PITT pastel pencils therefore offer many creative options, both alone and in conjunction with other material. Tin of 12 pencils contain the following colours. 101-White 102-Cream 140-Light Ultramarine 151-Helioblue-Reddish 159-Hooker'S Green 168-Earth Green Yellowish 175-Dark Sepia 184-Dark Naples Ochre 186-Terracotta 188-Sanguine 191-Pompeian Red 199-Black Tin of 24 pencils contain the following colours. 101-White 102-Cream 131-Medium Flesh 140-Light Ultramarine 151-Helioblue-Reddish 155-Helio Turquoise 157-Dark Indigo 159-Hooker'S Green 160-Manganese Violet 165-Juniper Green 168-Earth Green Yellowish 169-Caput Mortuum 173-Olive Green Yellowish 175-Dark Sepia 177-Walnut Brown 181-Payne'S Grey 183-Light Yellow Ochre 184-Dark Naples Ochre 186-Terracotta 187-Burnt Ochre 188-Sanguine 191-Pompeian Red 193-Burnt Carmine 199-Black Tin of 36 pencils contain the following colours. 101-White 102-Cream 103-Ivory 131-Medium Flesh 132-Light Flesh 140-Light Ultramarine 151-Helioblue-Reddish 153-Cobalt Turquoise 155-Helio Turquoise 156-Cobalt Green 157-Dark Indigo 159-Hooker'S Green 160-Manganese Violet 165-Juniper Green 168-Earth Green Yellowish 169-Caput Mortuum 172-Earth Green 173-Olive Green Yellowish 175-Dark Sepia 177-Walnut Brown 179-Bistre 181-Payne'S Grey 182-Brown Ochre 183-Light Yellow Ochre 184-Dark Naples Ochre 185-Naples Yellow 186-Terracotta 187-Burnt Ochre 188-Sanguine 191-Pompeian Red 192-Indian Red 193-Burnt Carmine 194-Red-Violet 199-Black 233-Cold Grey Iv 273-Warmgrey Iv Tin of 60 contains the complete colour range.

Category: Art Pencils

MPN: 66873819145

UPC: 4005401121602

RRP: 145.99

Description: Bockingford® is a beautiful English watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine at St Cuthberts Mill. This is a high quality paper made using pure materials to archival standards. Its attractive surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive random texture. Appreciated for its excellent colour lifting abilities. This is an extremely forgiving watercolour paper valued by professional and amateur artists around the world. Bockingford® offers quality watercolour paper at an affordable price. Benefits: Mould Made Superior surface stability Acid Free & Archival The paper will last for hundreds of years (in good storage conditions) and won't discolour or fall apart. Quality at an Affordable Price High quality paper at a much lower price Excellent Colour Lifting Abilities Easy to lift the colour wash to get back to the white base paper. Beautiful Random Surface Texture Surface enhances the finished painting Suitable for Multimedia In addition to watercolour the paper accepts pastel, gouache, acrylic, pencil, charcoal and pen & ink. The paper can also be used for certain print techniques and bespoke cartons. Handling: General Storage and Handling Instructions Keep the paper in its original packaging until required. Store the paper flat. Avoid extremes of temperature or humidity. Do not store in direct sunlight. Handle the paper by the edges or underside. Avoid touching the area to be painted, as oils from the skin could affect the wash. Painting Lighter weight papers (300g/m² and lighter) may benefit from soaking and stretching to avoid the paper cockling (buckling) when applying washes. Avoid exposing the paper to detergents, as these will affect the paper's absorbency. The paper's surface is most vulnerable when wet, and should be handled with care. Masking Fluid shouldn't be left on the paper for too long, it becomes harder to remove the longer it's left, making it impossible to remove without damaging the paper's surface. Bockingford does not have gelatine surface sizing, so isn't as robust for masking fluid use. Fade Resistance and Framing Frame finished paintings with acid free materials to preserve the paper's archival qualities. As with all original artworks, paintings should be framed behind glass and hung away from direct sunlight. Bockingford Watercolour Paper approx 22 x 15 - 10 sheets per Pk. - 140lb - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Drawing and Painting Paper

MPN: 10354676361

RRP: 18.50

Description: 300gsm 152cm X 10m (60 Inches X 11 Yards) NOT Surface Bockingford® is a beautiful English watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine at St Cuthberts Mill. This is a high quality paper made using pure materials to archival standards. Its attractive surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive random texture. Appreciated for its excellent colour lifting abilities. This is an extremely forgiving watercolour paper valued by professional and amateur artists around the world. Bockingford® offers quality watercolour paper at an affordable price. Benefits: Mould Made Superior surface stability Acid Free & Archival The paper will last for hundreds of years (in good storage conditions) and won't discolour or fall apart. Quality at an Affordable Price High quality paper at a much lower price Excellent Colour Lifting Abilities Easy to lift the colour wash to get back to the white base paper. Beautiful Random Surface Texture Surface enhances the finished painting Suitable for Multimedia In addition to watercolour the paper accepts pastel, gouache, acrylic, pencil, charcoal and pen & ink. The paper can also be used for certain print techniques and bespoke cartons. Handling: General Storage and Handling Instructions Keep the paper in its original packaging until required. Store the paper flat. Avoid extremes of temperature or humidity. Do not store in direct sunlight. Handle the paper by the edges or underside. Avoid touching the area to be painted, as oils from the skin could affect the wash. Painting Lighter weight papers (300g/m² and lighter) may benefit from soaking and stretching to avoid the paper cockling (buckling) when applying washes. Avoid exposing the paper to detergents, as these will affect the paper's absorbency. The paper's surface is most vulnerable when wet, and should be handled with care. Masking Fluid shouldn't be left on the paper for too long, it becomes harder to remove the longer it's left, making it impossible to remove without damaging the paper's surface. Bockingford does not have gelatine surface sizing, so isn't as robust for masking fluid use. Fade Resistance and Framing Frame finished paintings with acid free materials to preserve the paper's archival qualities. As with all original artworks, paintings should be framed behind glass and hung away from direct sunlight. DISPATCHED VIA FEDEX DUE TO SIZE RESTRICTIONS THIS PRODUCT CAN NOT BE SHIPPED BY DPD. Bockingford Watercolour Paper Roll - (300gsm) - (60 Inches x 11 yards) - (NOT surface) - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Drawing and Painting Paper

MPN: 10364929929

UPC: 5017379009331

RRP: 193.76

Description: Pads containing 12 sheets of Bockingford 300gsm/140lb watercolour paper. 4 sheets of each of HP, NOT and Rough surfaces. Mould-made, woodfree, internally sized, glued at short edge. Bockingford® is a beautiful English watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine at St Cuthberts Mill. This is a high quality paper made using pure materials to archival standards. Its attractive surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive random texture. Appreciated for its excellent colour lifting abilities. This is an extremely forgiving watercolour paper valued by professional and amateur artists around the world. Bockingford® offers quality watercolour paper at an affordable price. Benefits: Mould Made Superior surface stability Acid Free & Archival The paper will last for hundreds of years (in good storage conditions) and won't discolour or fall apart. Quality at an Affordable Price High quality paper at a much lower price Excellent Colour Lifting Abilities Easy to lift the colour wash to get back to the white base paper. Beautiful Random Surface Texture Surface enhances the finished painting Suitable for Multimedia In addition to watercolour the paper accepts pastel, gouache, acrylic, pencil, charcoal and pen & ink. The paper can also be used for certain print techniques and bespoke cartons. Handling: General Storage and Handling Instructions Keep the paper in its original packaging until required. Store the paper flat. Avoid extremes of temperature or humidity. Do not store in direct sunlight. Handle the paper by the edges or underside. Avoid touching the area to be painted, as oils from the skin could affect the wash. Painting Lighter weight papers (300g/m² and lighter) may benefit from soaking and stretching to avoid the paper cockling (buckling) when applying washes. Avoid exposing the paper to detergents, as these will affect the paper's absorbency. The paper's surface is most vulnerable when wet, and should be handled with care. Masking Fluid shouldn't be left on the paper for too long, it becomes harder to remove the longer it's left, making it impossible to remove without damaging the paper's surface. Bockingford does not have gelatine surface sizing, so isn't as robust for masking fluid use. Fade Resistance and Framing Frame finished paintings with acid free materials to preserve the paper's archival qualities. As with all original artworks, paintings should be framed behind glass and hung away from direct sunlight. Bockingford Mixed Glued pads x12 sheets of Bockingford 300gsm/140lb watercolour paper - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Drawing and Painting Paper

MPN: 1396456882258

UPC: 5033763042234

RRP: 24.44

Description: Aztek have combined the ease and flexibility of the Aztek premium A470 airbrush design with a high quality triple-chrome-plated body to create the new A7778 Metal Body Airbrush. Forged from die-cast metal, the double action internal mix A7778 weighs in at 30 grams, giving it the substantial weight of a metal airbrush with the balance and feel of the ergonomic Aztek design. As with other Aztek airbrushes, the A7778 features the patented quick-change, easy to clean nozzle system. Add to that the full range of tips, paint cups, bottles, gravity feed color cups and accessories, and you've got a modern heavy-duty airbrush system that provides both precision paint application and excellent durability. A7778 Ultimate Airbrush Set Includes: 480 Series Metal Airbrush 6' (1.8 m) hose 9 nozzles: Fine line, High flow, General detail, Acrylic general detail, Acrylic high flow nozzle, Spatter, Small coverage, Medium coverage, Large coverage 5 Feed Cups: 2.5 cc Side feed, 3 cc Gravity feed, 7.5 cc Gravity feed, 10 cc Gravity feed, 12cc Top feed 2 Siphon Jars: 28mm & 33mm Siphon caps & bottles Compressor adapter & nozzle wrench Deluxe wooden storage case with velvet pouch for the airbrush Instructional DVD & Manual Features: Patented Aztek Nozzle for quick effects changes and minimal clean-up Works as double or single action airbrush Durable, chrome body Pinpoint accuracy control General and precise detail work Single Action A method of activating an airbrush whereby depressing the trigger delivers both air and paint simultaneously (220 & 320 Series). Double Action A method of activating an airbrush whereby depressing the trigger delivers air and drawing back on the trigger releases paint (470 & 480 Series). Internal Mix A type of airbrush where paint is atomized inside the airbrush (320, 470 & 480 Series). Aztek Standard airbrushes get covered with paint, requiring complete disassembly to clean. Aztek requires no disassembly. Paint travels directly to and through the nozzle, entirely bypassing the airbrush body. Aztek lays down a full range of special effects without time-consuming, complete needle adjustments. Tip technology allows user to quickly move from one spray pattern to another by simply changing the tips. Thoughtful ergonomic design comfortably fits in the hand, reducing fatigue and providing a good grip while spraying. The airbrush body is also impervious to solvents.

Category: Art and crafts

GTIN: 75611777801

Description: Aztek have combined the ease and flexibility of the Aztek premium A470 airbrush design with a high quality triple-chrome-plated body to create the new A7778 Metal Body Airbrush. Forged from die-cast metal, the double action internal mix A7778 weighs in at 30 grams, giving it the substantial weight of a metal airbrush with the balance and feel of the ergonomic Aztek design. As with other Aztek airbrushes, the A7778 features the patented quick-change, easy to clean nozzle system. Add to that the full range of tips, paint cups, bottles, gravity feed color cups and accessories, and you've got a modern heavy-duty airbrush system that provides both precision paint application and excellent durability. A7778 Ultimate Airbrush Set Includes: 480 Series Metal Airbrush 6' (1.8 m) hose 9 nozzles: Fine line, High flow, General detail, Acrylic general detail, Acrylic high flow nozzle, Spatter, Small coverage, Medium coverage, Large coverage 5 Feed Cups: 2.5 cc Side feed, 3 cc Gravity feed, 7.5 cc Gravity feed, 10 cc Gravity feed, 12cc Top feed 2 Siphon Jars: 28mm & 33mm Siphon caps & bottles Compressor adapter & nozzle wrench Deluxe wooden storage case with velvet pouch for the airbrush Instructional DVD & Manual Features: Patented Aztek Nozzle for quick effects changes and minimal clean-up Works as double or single action airbrush Durable, chrome body Pinpoint accuracy control General and precise detail work Single Action A method of activating an airbrush whereby depressing the trigger delivers both air and paint simultaneously (220 & 320 Series). Double Action A method of activating an airbrush whereby depressing the trigger delivers air and drawing back on the trigger releases paint (470 & 480 Series). Internal Mix A type of airbrush where paint is atomized inside the airbrush (320, 470 & 480 Series). Aztek Standard airbrushes get covered with paint, requiring complete disassembly to clean. Aztek requires no disassembly. Paint travels directly to and through the nozzle, entirely bypassing the airbrush body. Aztek lays down a full range of special effects without time-consuming, complete needle adjustments. Tip technology allows user to quickly move from one spray pattern to another by simply changing the tips. Thoughtful ergonomic design comfortably fits in the hand, reducing fatigue and providing a good grip while spraying. The airbrush body is also impervious to solvents.

Category: Art and crafts

GTIN: 75611931203

Description: Saunders Waterford® is an exquisite watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine. This is the superior quality watercolour paper made by St Cuthberts Mill and comes with the Royal Watercolour Society's endorsement. Made using 100% cotton, the highest quality papermaking material, to high archival standards. Each sheet is buffered with calcium carbonate to help defend finished pieces of work from discolouration caused by acids present in atmospheric pollution. Its attractive surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive random texture. The surface is sized in gelatine making it strong and resilient to scrubbing, and other rough treatments. Saunders Waterford® is a top quality professional watercolour paper. Benefits: 100% Cotton Highest quality papermaking material with excellent archival properties Mould Made Superior surface stability Acid Free & Archival The paper will last for hundreds of years (in good storage conditions) and won't discolour or fall apart. Gelatine Surface Sized Makes the sheet very strong and assists with flow of wash from brush to paper. It is resistant to scrubbing and other extreme treatments like masking fluid removal. Beautiful Random Surface Texture Surface enhances the finished painting Endorsed by the Royal Watercolour Society Recommended by this highly prestigious group of watercolorists. Blocks of Watercolour Paper No need to soak and stretch the sheet as the paper dries flat. Excellent for painting on location. Suitable for Multimedia In addition to watercolour, this paper is suitable for pastel, gouache, acrylic, pencil, charcoal, pen & ink and printmaking. Handling: General Storage and Handling Instructions Keep the paper in its original packaging until required. Store the paper flat. Avoid extremes of temperature or humidity. Do not store in direct sunlight. Handle the paper by the edges or underside. Avoid touching the area to be painted, as oils from the skin could affect the wash. Painting Lighter weight papers (300g/m² and lighter) may benefit from soaking and stretching to avoid the paper cockling (buckling) when applying washes. Avoid exposing the paper to detergents, as these will affect the paper's absorbency. The paper's surface is most vulnerable when wet, and should be handled with care. Masking Fluid shouldn't be left on the paper for too long, it becomes harder to remove the longer it's left, making it impossible to remove without damaging the paper's surface. Bockingford does not have gelatine surface sizing, so isn't as robust for masking fluid use. Fade Resistance and Framing Frame finished paintings with acid free materials to preserve the paper's archival qualities. As with all original artworks, paintings should be framed behind glass and hung away from direct sunlight. Saunders Waterford Watercolour Paper - 200lb - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Drawing and Painting Paper

MPN: 10365106377

RRP: 43.40

Description: Rubber-powered balsa wood kit that really flies! Wingspan 46cm KIT CONTENTS: Four balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. One 150mm diameter plastic propeller. One pre-bent motor hook and shaft. Three low friction plastic nose bushings - one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. One vacuum formed canopy. Piano wire for the main undercarriage and tail wheel legs. One motor peg (cocktail stick or toothpick). Rubber motor strip. Tissue to cover the model. Parts reference sheet (W), full size summary plan sheet (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. YOUR KIT: This kit is designed for you to build a traditionally constructed, rubber powered, free flight model of a Corsair operated by VMF-216, a fighter squadron of the U.S. Marines Corps - nicknamed the 'Bulldogs". Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of 'stick and tissue', that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. Power is provided by rubber strip motor that is wound up before flight. Free flight means just that - once the model is launched, it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or 'trimmed'. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. Typically for a small model and in the spirit of the traditional kits, profiles are simplified and adjusted from the original and a relatively large propeller is used. This is done so that the model is light and stable enough to fly on its own, is simple in construction and can work with the rubber motor. These adjustments have been done with care and sensitivity so that the shape and spirit of the original aircraft is preserved as much as possible. Also in the spirit of the traditional kits, additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.). The Vintage Model Company The Vintage Model Co. F4U Vought Corsair Balsa Model Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Toy Models

Description: Rubber-powered balsa wood kit that really flies! Wingspan 46cm KIT CONTENTS: Four balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. One 150mm diameter plastic propeller. One pre-bent motor hook and shaft. Three low friction plastic nose bushings - one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. One vacuum formed canopy. Piano wire for the main undercarriage and tail wheel legs. One motor peg (cocktail stick or toothpick). Rubber motor strip. Tissue to cover the model. Parts reference sheet (W), full size summary plan sheet (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. YOUR KIT: This kit is designed for you to build a traditionally constructed, rubber powered, free flight model of a Corsair operated by VMF-216, a fighter squadron of the U.S. Marines Corps - nicknamed the 'Bulldogs". Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of 'stick and tissue', that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. Power is provided by rubber strip motor that is wound up before flight. Free flight means just that - once the model is launched, it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or 'trimmed'. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. Typically for a small model and in the spirit of the traditional kits, profiles are simplified and adjusted from the original and a relatively large propeller is used. This is done so that the model is light and stable enough to fly on its own, is simple in construction and can work with the rubber motor. These adjustments have been done with care and sensitivity so that the shape and spirit of the original aircraft is preserved as much as possible. Also in the spirit of the traditional kits, additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.). The Vintage Model Company Vintage Model Company F4U Vought Corsair - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Toy Models

Description: #html-body [data-pb-style=NLEO9XL]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll} Craig's Super Smackdown Savings - Spectrum Noir Fill your world with colour with this brilliant bundle from Spectrum Noir! In this bundle, you will receive: Art Liner by Spectrum Noir - Black (6pc) Spectrum Noir Classique (1PC) - Surf Blue Spectrum Noir Glossy Highlights-Clear 60ml Illustrator by Spectrum Noir Single Pen - Burgundy Illustrator by Spectrum Noir Single Pen - Purple Spectrum Noir Tri Colour Brush 3 Piece - One with Nature Art Liners' quick-drying Japanese pigment inks are perfect for drawing clean, consistent lines that can be instantly over-coloured without smearing. They are ideal for sketching or adding pin-sharp outlines to marker illustrations. The fine Japanese points ensure smooth, consistent ink flow and accuracy. While the flexible extra-fine brush enables precise curves and tapered fine strokes to be added. This 6-piece Art Liner set includes the following line point sizes: 0.8, 0.5, 0.3, 0.1, 0.05, Brush. With durability, Japanese quality nibs and smooth, blendable colours, the Classique markers are a range that demands the limelight. This surf blue shade would make the ideal addition to any collection! With the enhanced barrel and cap design, you'll find that these markers are comfortable to grip whilst you are colouring. In sleek black plastic, with coloured lids that match the shade, these markers feel luxurious and refined in your hand. The Spectrum Noir Glossy Highlights Clear 3D Medium by Crafter's Companion adds an extra pop of dimension to any of your crafting projects. This durable, clear gloss coating is easy to apply cleanly and accurately using the precision tip applicator for a smooth protective finish. The non-toxic and acid-free gloss even works as glue, perfect for sticking glitter and small embellishments to your designs. Illustrator shares the same colour chart as the original Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, whilst offering an entirely new and exclusive nib combination. Perfect for existing Spectrum Noir users who want to develop their skills, as well as appealing to new customers with the growing art and colouring category. Create stunning transitions, seamless gradients and enjoy colour harmony at your fingertips with Spectrum Noir Tri Colour Brush Markers. Each 3-in-1 marker holds a trio of different but related hues, expertly chosen to transition flawlessly from colour to colour. So you can flow from blue to green or orange to pink with ease to create a beautiful ombre-style gradient. Perfect for all kinds of art and colouring, from adding realistic colour to stamped images or elevating your sketches, with Tri Colour Brush pens you can create effective colour gradients quickly and easily. Combining separate hues can be tricky, even for experienced colourists, ubt with Tri Colour Brush pens it is effortless! . Crafter's Companion Craigs Super Smackdown Savings - Spectrum Noir - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Arts and Crafts

RRP: 35.94 GBP

Description: OSPREY - SIMPLE FLYING FUN The Osprey is a high wing, cabin sports glider model designed for fun flying. This is not a scale model based on a real (or what modellers call prototype) aircraft, but is designed purely as a flying model. Sports models come in many guises and are often flown in competitions that are purely about flying duration, with many different sets of rules and regulations governing their size and shape. Often these models bear no resemblance to a real aircraft at all, with thin tubular fuselages, no undercarriage and very long thin wings. A cabin sports model means one which has a cockpit where a notional pilot could sit, with fewer compromises to the size and shape for duration. Therefore it sits between a scale model and a pure duration model, both in the way it looks and the way it performs. These types of models are much easier to build and fly than their scale model counterparts and therefore form an ideal starting point for a new modeller. YOUR KIT Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of stick and tissue, that is to say a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan printed at the exact scale of the model which is in essence a real engineering drawing. The glider can be launched by hand on flat terrain for short and simple flights or on a slope for longer flights. It can also be towed into the air. Free flight means just that - once the model is launched it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or trimmed. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill ñ but is extremely rewarding. Although not a serious sports glider model, if built correctly and in the right hands, the Osprey is capable of surprisingly long flights. In the spirit of the old kits additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. KIT CONTENTS 3 off balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. Piano wire for making a tow hook (if desired). Dowel for the wing fixings and tail plane fixings. Rubber bands to hold the wings and tail plane in position. Piece of clear acetate for the windows and trim tabs. Tissue to cover the model. Parts reference sheet (W) and full size summary plan sheet (X). The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.) To complete the kit you will also require: pins, a modelling knife, sand paper and pliers (sold seperately) Suitable for ages 14+.

Category: Art and crafts

GTIN: 702785155523

Description: Sopwith Triplane Kit This kit is designed for you to build a traditionally constructed, rubber-powered, free-flight model of a 1917 Triplane of No. 1 Squadron RNAS. This is a simple but striking scheme, but you can decide to do your own favourite or more complicated scheme if you wish as there are many triplane schemes to choose from. The No. 1 Squadron RNAS (latterly 201 Squadron RAF) flew Triplanes between December 1916 and December 1917 over the Western Front before being belatedly re-equipped with Sopwith Camels. Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of 'stick and tissue', that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. Power is provided by rubber strip motor that is wound up before flight. Free flight means just that - once the model is launched, it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or 'trimmed'. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. The Sopwith Triplane is just one of a series of kits designed and manufactured by the Vintage Model Company. Aeromodelling was very popular from the 1950s until the 1980s and following a decline and the loss of UK manufacturers such as FROG, Keil Kraft and Veron, a revival is now underway. The advent of modern technology such as laser cutting of parts and the growth of the internet giving access to information on the skills and techniques required to successfully build and fly these models, means new enthusiasts are discovering the joys of aeromodelling every day. Typically for a small model and in the spirit of the traditional kits, profiles are simplified and adjusted from the original and a relatively large propeller is used. This is done so that the model is light and stable enough to fly on its own, is simple in construction and can work with the rubber motor. These adjustments have been done with care and sensitivity so that the shape and spirit of the original aircraft is preserved as much as possible. Also in the spirit of the traditional kits, additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. KIT CONTENTS: Four balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. One 150mm diameter plastic propeller. One pre-bent motor hook and shaft. A 150mm long piece of 6.4mm diameter balsa dowel for the engine cylinders and gun details. Three low friction plastic 'nose' bushings- one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. Piano wire for the main undercarriage legs. A matchstick for the tail skid. Three cocktail sticks or toothpicks, one for the motor peg and the others for use in various details Rubber motor strip. Tissue to cover the model. Parts reference sheets (W), full size summary plan sheets (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. Wingspan: 18 (460mm) The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.). The Vintage Model Company The Vintage Model Co Sopwith Triplane - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Toy Models

Description: Sopwith Triplane Kit This kit is designed for you to build a traditionally constructed, rubber-powered, free-flight model of a 1917 Triplane of No. 1 Squadron RNAS. This is a simple but striking scheme, but you can decide to do your own favourite or more complicated scheme if you wish as there are many triplane schemes to choose from. The No. 1 Squadron RNAS (latterly 201 Squadron RAF) flew Triplanes between December 1916 and December 1917 over the Western Front before being belatedly re-equipped with Sopwith Camels. Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of 'stick and tissue', that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. Power is provided by rubber strip motor that is wound up before flight. Free flight means just that - once the model is launched, it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or 'trimmed'. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. The Sopwith Triplane is just one of a series of kits designed and manufactured by the Vintage Model Company. Aeromodelling was very popular from the 1950s until the 1980s and following a decline and the loss of UK manufacturers such as FROG, Keil Kraft and Veron, a revival is now underway. The advent of modern technology such as laser cutting of parts and the growth of the internet giving access to information on the skills and techniques required to successfully build and fly these models, means new enthusiasts are discovering the joys of aeromodelling every day. Typically for a small model and in the spirit of the traditional kits, profiles are simplified and adjusted from the original and a relatively large propeller is used. This is done so that the model is light and stable enough to fly on its own, is simple in construction and can work with the rubber motor. These adjustments have been done with care and sensitivity so that the shape and spirit of the original aircraft is preserved as much as possible. Also in the spirit of the traditional kits, additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. KIT CONTENTS: Four balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. One 150mm diameter plastic propeller. One pre-bent motor hook and shaft. A 150mm long piece of 6.4mm diameter balsa dowel for the engine cylinders and gun details. Three low friction plastic 'nose' bushings- one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. Piano wire for the main undercarriage legs. A matchstick for the tail skid. Three cocktail sticks or toothpicks, one for the motor peg and the others for use in various details Rubber motor strip. Tissue to cover the model. Parts reference sheets (W), full size summary plan sheets (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. Wingspan: 18 (460mm) The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.). The Vintage Model Company The Vintage Model Co Sopwith Triplane Balsa Model Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Toy Models

Description: Sopwith Triplane Kit This kit is designed for you to build a traditionally constructed, rubber-powered, free-flight model of a 1917 Triplane of No. 1 Squadron RNAS. This is a simple but striking scheme, but you can decide to do your own favourite or more complicated scheme if you wish as there are many triplane schemes to choose from. The No. 1 Squadron RNAS (latterly 201 Squadron RAF) flew Triplanes between December 1916 and December 1917 over the Western Front before being belatedly re-equipped with Sopwith Camels. Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of ‘stick and tissue’, that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. Power is provided by rubber strip motor that is wound up before flight. Free flight means just that – once the model is launched, it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or ‘trimmed’. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. The Sopwith Triplane is just one of a series of kits designed and manufactured by the Vintage Model Company. Aeromodelling was very popular from the 1950s until the 1980s and following a decline and the loss of UK manufacturers such as FROG, Keil Kraft and Veron, a revival is now underway. The advent of modern technology such as laser cutting of parts and the growth of the internet giving access to information on the skills and techniques required to successfully build and fly these models, means new enthusiasts are discovering the joys of aeromodelling every day. Typically for a small model and in the spirit of the traditional kits, profiles are simplified and adjusted from the original and a relatively large propeller is used. This is done so that the model is light and stable enough to fly on its own, is simple in construction and can work with the rubber motor. These adjustments have been done with care and sensitivity so that the shape and spirit of the original aircraft is preserved as much as possible. Also in the spirit of the traditional kits, additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. KIT CONTENTS: Four balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. One 150mm diameter plastic propeller. One pre-bent motor hook and shaft. A 150mm long piece of 6.4mm diameter balsa dowel for the engine cylinders and gun details. Three low friction plastic ‘nose’ bushings– one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. Piano wire for the main undercarriage legs. A matchstick for the tail skid. Three cocktail sticks or toothpicks, one for the motor peg and the others for use in various details Rubber motor strip. Tissue to cover the model. Parts reference sheets (W), full size summary plan sheets (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. Wingspan: 18 (460mm) The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.).

Category: Art and crafts

GTIN: 702785155745

Description: Cessna Bird Dog Kit This tough, agile little aircraft continued service into the Vietnam war - now designated the O-1. It was also taken up by the US Air Force as a forward air control aircraft, the object of which was to direct fast attack aircraft to the target. The pilots that flew this smallest and simplest of warbirds were indeed brave - shooting at one would not have been difficult. However, losses were far less than may have been feared, simply because by shooting at the Bird Dog, the enemy would give away their position. Nearly 3500 aircraft were built, mainly by Cessna, but also in small numbers by contractors in both the United States and Japan. After their military service, many were sold on as recreational aircraft. They found a particular use as glider and advertising banner tow aircraft. Today a large number of these aircraft are still airworthy – testament to their resilience, but many can also be seen on static display in museums in the many countries that operated them. YOUR KIT This kit is designed for you to build a traditionally constructed, rubber-powered, free flight model of an OE-1 Cessna Bird Dog, operated by the U.S. Marines Observation and Reconnaissance Squadron VMO-2, stationed in Japan in around 1952. This is a simple but striking scheme, however, you can decide to do your own favourite or more complicated scheme if you wish as there are many Bird Dog schemes to choose from. Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of stick and tissue, that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. Power is provided by rubber strip motor that is wound up before flight. Free flight means just that - once the model is launched, it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or trimmed. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. Typically for a small model and in the spirit of the traditional kits, profiles are simplified and adjusted from the original and a relatively large propeller is used. This is done so that the model is light and stable enough to fly on its own, is simple in construction and can work with the rubber motor. These adjustments have been done with care and sensitivity so that the shape and spirit of the original aircraft is preserved as much as possible. Also, in the spirit of the traditional kits, additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. KIT CONTENTS Three balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. One 150mm diameter plastic propeller. One pre-bent motor hook and shaft. Three low friction plastic ‘nose’ bushings– one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. Piano wire for the main undercarriage legs and tail wheel. A motor peg (cocktail stick /toothpick). Rubber motor strip. A piece of clear acetate for the windows and “trim tabs”. Tissue to cover the model (green plus a small piece of black). Parts reference sheets (W), full size summary plan sheets (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. Wingspan - 535mm (21) The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.).

Category: Art and crafts

GTIN: 702785155905

Description: SOPWITH F1 CAMEL - A FEARSOME FOE Wingsan 406mm 16 KIT CONTENTS: Four balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. One 150mm diameter plastic propeller. One pre-bent motor hook and shaft. Small piece of thin acetate sheet for the upper wing window. Small piece of thick acetate sheet for the screen. Three low friction plastic nose bushings - one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. Piano wire for the main undercarriage legs. A matchstick for the tail skid. One motor peg (cocktail stick or toothpick). A plastic drinking straw (approximately 5mm in diameter). Rubber motor strip. Tissue to cover the model. Parts reference sheets (W), full size summary plan sheets (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. Arguably the most famous and deadliest British aircraft of World War One, the Sopwith F1 Camel was designed by Herbert Smith as a replacement for his earlier design the Sopwith Pup. The Pup was being outclassed by German aircraft such as the Albatross DIII and a faster, more heavily armed replacement was required. The Pup was relatively easy to fly with somewhat benign characteristics, however the F1 was not. The powerful Clerget rotary engine created powerful gyroscopic forces that coupled with the torque made the aircraft able to turn to the right very quickly but with a nose down tendency. These dynamic forces plus a nose heavy weight distribution made the aircraft manoeuvrable and a fearsome foe - but tricky to fly. This often ended in disaster especially for inexperienced pilots. The F1 was the first British aircraft to have guns that fired through the propeller disc via a synchronising gear. These guns were mounted forward of the cockpit with the breeches housed in a hump. This hump gave the F1 the unofficial nickname of Camel, which became synonymous with the aircraft despite it never being an official designation. Along with its stablemate the SE5A, the Sopwith Camel gave the RCF, RNAS and emerging RAF air superiority over the Luftstreitkrafte towards the end of the war. YOUR KIT: This kit is designed for you to build a traditionally constructed, rubber powered, free flight model of a 1918 Sopwith F1 Camel of No. 13 Squadron RNAS. The No. 13 Squadron RNAS (latterly 213 Squadron RAF) provided cover for naval sea planes and shipping, before supporting the Belgian army towards the end of the war. This is a simple but striking scheme, but you can decide to do your own favourite or more complicated scheme if you wish as there are a vast number of Camel schemes to choose from. Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of stick and tissue, that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. Power is provided by rubber strip motor that is wound up before flight. Free flight means just that - once the model is launched, it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or trimmed. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. Typically for a small model and in the spirit of the traditional kits, profiles are simplified and adjusted from the original and a relatively large propeller is used. This is done so that the model is light and stable enough to fly on its own, is simple in construction and can work with the rubber motor. These adjustments have been done with care and sensitivity so that the shape and spirit of the original aircraft is preserved as much as possible. Also in the spirit of the traditional kits, additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.).

Category: Art and crafts

GTIN: 702785155561

Description: SOPWITH F1 CAMEL - A FEARSOME FOE Wingsan 406mm 16 KIT CONTENTS: Four balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. One 150mm diameter plastic propeller. One pre-bent motor hook and shaft. Small piece of thin acetate sheet for the upper wing window. Small piece of thick acetate sheet for the screen. Three low friction plastic nose bushings - one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. Piano wire for the main undercarriage legs. A matchstick for the tail skid. One motor peg (cocktail stick or toothpick). A plastic drinking straw (approximately 5mm in diameter). Rubber motor strip. Tissue to cover the model. Parts reference sheets (W), full size summary plan sheets (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. Arguably the most famous and deadliest British aircraft of World War One, the Sopwith F1 Camel was designed by Herbert Smith as a replacement for his earlier design the Sopwith Pup. The Pup was being outclassed by German aircraft such as the Albatross DIII and a faster, more heavily armed replacement was required. The Pup was relatively easy to fly with somewhat benign characteristics, however the F1 was not. The powerful Clerget rotary engine created powerful gyroscopic forces that coupled with the torque made the aircraft able to turn to the right very quickly but with a nose down tendency. These dynamic forces plus a nose heavy weight distribution made the aircraft manoeuvrable and a fearsome foe - but tricky to fly. This often ended in disaster especially for inexperienced pilots. The F1 was the first British aircraft to have guns that fired through the propeller disc via a synchronising gear. These guns were mounted forward of the cockpit with the breeches housed in a hump. This hump gave the F1 the unofficial nickname of Camel, which became synonymous with the aircraft despite it never being an official designation. Along with its stablemate the SE5A, the Sopwith Camel gave the RCF, RNAS and emerging RAF air superiority over the Luftstreitkrafte towards the end of the war. YOUR KIT: This balsa plane kit is designed for you to build a traditionally constructed, rubber powered, free flight model of a 1918 Sopwith F1 Camel of No. 13 Squadron RNAS. The No. 13 Squadron RNAS (latterly 213 Squadron RAF) provided cover for naval sea planes and shipping, before supporting the Belgian army towards the end of the war. This is a simple but striking scheme, but you can decide to do your own favourite or more complicated scheme if you wish as there are a vast number of Camel schemes to choose from. Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of stick and tissue, that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. Power is provided by rubber strip motor that is wound up before flight. Free flight means just that - once the model is launched, it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or trimmed. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. Typically for a small model and in the spirit of the traditional kits, profiles are simplified and adjusted from the original and a relatively large propeller is used. This is done so that the model is light and stable enough to fly on its own, is simple in construction and can work with the rubber motor. These adjustments have been done with care and sensitivity so that the shape and spirit of the original aircraft is preserved as much as possible. Also in the spirit of the traditional kits, additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.). The Vintage Model Company Sopwith F1 Camel Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

Category: Toy Models

Description: Rubber-powered balsa wood kit that really flies! Wingspan 46cm KIT CONTENTS: Four balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood. PVA glue for building the wooden frames. One 150mm diameter plastic propeller. One pre-bent motor hook and shaft. Three low friction plastic nose bushings - one for the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. One vacuum formed canopy. Piano wire for the main undercarriage and tail wheel legs. One motor peg (cocktail stick or toothpick). Rubber motor strip. Tissue to cover the model. Parts reference sheet (W), full size summary plan sheet (X), scheme diagram sheet (Y) and scheme markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. YOUR KIT: This kit is designed for you to build a traditionally constructed, rubber powered, free flight model of a Corsair operated by VMF-216, a fighter squadron of the U.S. Marines Corps - nicknamed the “ Bulldogs”. Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of ‘stick and tissue’, that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. Power is provided by rubber strip motor that is wound up before flight. Free flight means just that – once the model is launched, it is on its own. It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adjusted for flight or ‘trimmed’. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. Typically for a small model and in the spirit of the traditional kits, profiles are simplified and adjusted from the original and a relatively large propeller is used. This is done so that the model is light and stable enough to fly on its own, is simple in construction and can work with the rubber motor. These adjustments have been done with care and sensitivity so that the shape and spirit of the original aircraft is preserved as much as possible. Also in the spirit of the traditional kits, additional items required to build the model are things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street. VOUGHT F4U CORSAIR - THE WHISTLING DEATH In 1938 the U.S. Bureau of Aeronautics issued a specification to manufacturers for a carrier-based fighter bomber. Chance Vought successfully answered this request with a proposal for an aircraft fitted with the biggest, most powerful, air-cooled engine of the day - the hugely powerful Pratt and Whitney 18-cylinder Double Wasp. The engine required a very large diameter propeller to use the 1850 horsepower available, which gave the Vought engineers a headache as it required an equally large clearance to the ground. The simple answer of a tall undercarriage would be unacceptable due to the harsh landing loads expected for a carrier based aircraft. To overcome this problem, the design team lead by Rex Beisel came up with a bent inverted gull wing design. The inboard section of the wing having a severe anhedral angle and outboard section a severe dihedral angle with the undercarriage positioned at the joint of the two. As well as being structurally sound the distinctive configuration had the advantage of minimising drag at the wing root to fuselage joint. The clean lines of the airframe and the powerful engine gave the Corsair a 400mph plus top speed and impressive rates of climb, but the long nose and consequent poor forward visibility when landing, coupled with other difficulties initially made for unsuccessful carrier trials. The U.S. Navy proceeded with the easier to handle Grumman Hellcat, turning over the Corsair to the U.S. Marines. However, the British Fleet Air Arm persisted (probably through necessity as much as any other factor) and by using different landing techniques and modifications, went on to operate the aircraft successfully from carriers. The U.S. Marines soon made use of the Corsair's speed, agility, ruggedness and range as they flew it from rough runways on small Pacific islands. It is said that the Japanese named the aircraft the Whistling Death because of the deadliness of the aircraft along with the distinctive noise created by the air as it passed through the large wing root mounted oil coolers. Operating well after the Second World War, over 12,500 examples of the Corsair were produced over a 9 year period to 1953, with many serving as recently as the late seventies in some territories. The Deluxe Materials Balsa Kit Glue Deal (sold separately) Contains: Super Phatic Glue 50ml: Highly penetrating yellow aliphatic glue with wicking action. Dries to 50% of its weight so ideal for lightweight models. Tissue Paste 50ml: A specially developed tissue paste used for sticking tissue paper to model aircraft. Eze Dope 250ml: Traditional modellers tissue shrinking dope. A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its safe non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water-washable. (Please note: this deal includes only the glues mentioned. The Balsa Kit must be purchased separately.).

Category: Art and crafts