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Assembly Instructions
One of the most attractive rotary engined single-seat airplanes of World War I was the elegant little Bristol Scout. Based on a pre-war
racing design by Frank Barnwell, the diminutive Bristol Scout (22ft wingspan) was considered fast (97mph) and maneuverable when
it was introduced in late 1914. The Scout was used by both the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.
The first version to enter service in the war was the Bristol Scout C. Initially unarmed, the Scout C became a test bed for various ways
of mounting a machine gun to an airplane. Capt. Lanoe Hawker of RFC Sqn. 6 devised a method of mounting a Lewis gun to the
fuselage side of his Scout C. The gun was angled outward at a 45° angle to clear the propeller arc. With his new gun, Hawker became
the first pilot to be awarded the Victoria Cross for aerial combat when he attacked three German aircraft on July 25, 1915, destroying
one and damaging the others. Adding to this, Hawker had downed another enemy airplane four days previously.
Other pilots mounted a Lewis gun on the top wing, high enough to fire over the propeller arc. Some RNAS pilots simply mounted a
gun in front of the windscreen and fired through the revolving propeller without the benefit of an interrupter gear. If they were lucky
enough to avoid shooting off their propeller, the holes in the blades would be plugged and taped over before the next flight. By March
1916, the newer Bristol Scout D became the first British fighter to be armed with a synchronised machine gun that could safely fire
through the propeller arc. This configuration became the favorite mount of British ace Maj. James McCudden.
Soon outdated by more newer designs, the Bristol Scout was withdrawn from front line service in the summer of 1916 and relegated
to use as a trainer. Ultimately 161 Scout Cs had been produced, and 210 Scout Ds. Only one Bristol Scout D, ser. #5570, survived the
war, and it was owned by various civilian pilots until it was scrapped in 1930.
Your Sig Bristol Scout is a delightful reproduction of this classic biplane. Being a park flyer, your Bristol Scout is capable of being
flown in small restricted areas. The rugged airframe is very light weight and will provide many enjoyable flights. Take your time and
follow the assembly instructions carefully, and your Bristol Scout will take you on many rewarding flights.
SIG BRISTOL SCOUT SPECIFICATIONS:
Wingspan: 30.7”
Wing Area: 301.5 sq.”
Length: 25.5”
Weight: 10.8 - 11.2oz
Wing Loading: 5.2 - 5.4oz/sq.’
Power System: 180 Class with 4.4:1 Gear Box
Propeller: E.M.I. 8.5” x 8” Propeller (215.9 x 203mm)
Radio Requirements:
(1) 3 or more channel transmitter on “Aircraft” Frequency
(1) Micro Receiver
(1) Micro Servos
(1) 5amp Electronic Speed Control
Battery: 6 cell, 720AAA mAh NiMh Square Pack
Flying Time: 10 - 15 Minutes
Kit # SIGRC94ARF
Bristol Scouts of the Royal Naval Air Service on the western front 1914.
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