~ Givejoy Toys Skybirds 1/72nd Scale 5A Aircraft Sopwith Pup Made 1935-42 ~
The model was constructed from a Givejoy Toys 1/72nd scale aircraft number 5A kit, part of the Skybirds series, the kit was issued between 1935 and 1945.
The hand constructed and painted model was constructed by the original vendor as a boy (between July 1935 & January 1942).
The wooden model is extremely detailed.
Quite an amazing example of early model making.
~ Sopwith Pup ~
The Sopwith Pup was a British single-seater biplane fighter aircraft built by the Sopwith Aviation Company. It entered service with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service in the autumn of 1916. With pleasant flying characteristics and good manoeuvrability, the aircraft proved very successful. The Pup was eventually outclassed by newer German fighters, but it was not completely replaced on the Western Front until the end of 1917. Remaining Pups were relegated to Home Defence and training units. The Pup’s docile flying characteristics also made it ideal for use in aircraft carrier deck landing and takeoff experiments.
~ Dimensions ~
The plane has a length of 3.1 inches (9 cm), a wingspan of 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) and a height of 1.75 inches (4.5 cm). It weighs 14 g.
~ Condition ~
The plane is in excellent condition.