1930’s Givejoy Toys Skybirds 1:72 Scale Model Sopwith Schneider

~ 1930’s Givejoy Toys Skybirds 1:72 Scale Model Sopwith Schneider ~

Sopwith Schneider (floatplane) along with the Sopwith Tabloid were British biplanes, originally designed as sports aircraft and later adapted for military use. They were among the first successful types to be built by the Sopwith Aviation Company. The “Tabloid”, so named because of its small size, caused a sensation when it made its first public appearance.

A floatplane variant was prepared in under a month and entered for the 1914 Schneider Trophy race where it was piloted by Howard Pixton. This aircraft won the competition against minimal opposition.

Production orders for both types were placed by the military, and although a few Gnome Lambda-powered Tabloids saw limited service in the early war years, some Schneiders were still in Naval service four years later, at the end of the First World War.

The model is of wood construction, hand-painted and with lots of nice detailing.

~ Dimensions ~

The model has a length of 11cm (4 ¼ inches) and a wingspan of 11cm (4 ¼ inches).

~ Condition ~

The model has no damage and is in very good condition commensurate with age.

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