S.E.5A Wolsley Viper 1/72 Roden

The most successful British fighter of WWI was developed in 1917 right after the severe defeat of the RFC during Bloody April. Its predecessor, the S.E.5, had very good technical parameters, except for an unreliable 150 hp engine Hispano Suiza that did not allow for a full demonstration of this aircraft's potential. The first flight of the S.E.5a with the more powerful 200 hp Hispano Suiza engine was conducted in May 1917. One and a half months later the first mass-production S.E.5a fighters arrived at the Front. Eventually the engine was replaced with a Viper, which increased its speed and climb rate. Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s recommended colors. Roden recommends Humbrol paints for this kit, and you can find the full line by clicking here. Is this your first time modeling, or your first time modeling in a while? Get all your basic tools in one convenient pack here. ________________________________ Product Details: Scale: 1/72 Skill Level: 3 - Molded in high quality plastic - Illustrated instructions - Includes decals for four versions: S.E.5A, D6856, No 84 Sqn RAF, Capt. A. Beauchamp-Proctor (54 victories), 1918. S.E.5A, F5910/A, No 41 Sqn RAF, Lt. W.G.Claxton (39 victories), 1918. S.E.5A, E1295/A, No 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock, (73 victories), Northen France, July 1918. S.E.5A, C1904/Z, No 85 Sqn RAF, flown by Billie Bishop, (72 victories), Summer 1918, France.