Description
This is a paintable 1:144 scale model of a Bristol F.2b Fighter with twin Lewis guns. Since many painters choose their own mounting system, no peg is included on the plane. Pegs can be purchased separately in the Accessories section of this catalog. Also available is a Bristol F.2b with a single Lewis gun.
While it had a rocky start with the Bristol F.2A, it wasn’t long before crews figured out how to turn the Bristol Fighter’s considerable assets to their advantage, and the plane gained the respect of both crew and adversaries alike. Over three thousand were built by the end of 1918, and they served in France, Italy, Palestine, and on home defense. While experiments were performed with various other engines, the 220hp Rolls-Royce Falcon II powered most Bristols and provided excellent performance, and in later production the Falcon III was used.
The enemy gained such respect for the Bristol Fighter that №11 Squadron found they could not fly in groups of three or more without causing enemy planes to avoid combat.
The model is offered in different materials. See the FAQ for a comparison of the different material choices. In the Shipping tab, please note the increased shipping costs for an order with mixed materials.
For more data and gaming info on this plane, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Bristol_F.2B.
