Eduard 648678 Sopwith Camel Le Rhone engine PRINT EDUARD 1/48 – Le Rhone Engine for Sopwith Camel Model

The Eduard 648678 Sopwith Camel Le Rhone engine PRINT EDUARD 1/48 set is a high-quality, highly detailed Le Rhone engine designed for 1/48 scale Sopwith Camel model airplanes. This product belongs to the "resin modeling accessories – 3D print" category and is intended for precise detail reproduction in plastic models, especially recommended for Eduard model kits.

• Scale: 1/48
• Material: resin, 3D printed
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Set includes: 2 3D-printed parts, photo-etched elements; does not include painting masks or decals

Historical overview – Sopwith Camel and Le Rhone engine

The Sopwith Camel was a British fighter aircraft from World War I, used by the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. This legendary aircraft played a key role on the Western Front in 1917–1918, becoming one of the most effective Allied fighters. Versions equipped with the 80 HP Le Rhone 9C rotary engine boasted excellent maneuverability and great effectiveness in combat against German aviation.

Product features

Eduard 648678 offers a meticulously detailed Le Rhone engine made with 3D printing technology, ensuring an unrivalled depth of detail and precision not achievable with traditional plastic model parts. These components replace the original parts from the plastic sprue, significantly increasing the realism of your Sopwith Camel model. The set also includes photo-etched parts, enabling further enhancement of the engine’s appearance.

• Historical period: World War I (1914–1918)
• Usage: Detailing of plastic models, designed for manual assembly and painting
• Assembly difficulty: 3 (intermediate)

Who is this set recommended for?

The Le Rhone engine set for the Sopwith Camel is an ideal choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who value realism and historical accuracy in their Great War-era builds. This product is especially recommended for collectors of 1/48 scale aircraft models and aviation history enthusiasts.

Uncompromising quality by Eduard and the precision of 3D printing technology make this set the perfect way to make your Sopwith Camel model even more authentic!