~ Givejoy Toys Skybirds 1/72nd Scale Aircraft F.E. 8 Fighter No.8B Made 1935-42 ~
The model was constructed from a Givejoy Toys 1/72nd scale aircraft number 8B 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.
The set is complete with the original instructions and plans
Quite an amazing example of early model making.
~ F.E. 8 Fighter ~
The Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.8 was a British single-seat fighter of the First World War designed at the Royal Aircraft Factory. Although a clean and well designed little aeroplane for a pusher, it could not escape the drag penalty imposed by its tail structure and was no match for the Albatros fighters of late 1916.
~ Dimensions ~
The plane has a length of 4 inches (10 cm), a wingspan of 5 inches (13 cm) and a height of 1.5 inches (4 cm). It weighs 50 g.
~ Condition ~
The plane is in excellent condition.