~ Givejoy Toys Skybirds No 9 1/72nd Scale Aircraft Nieuport Scout Made 1935-42 ~
The model was constructed from a Givejoy Toys 1/72nd scale aircraft number 9 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.
Quite an amazing example of early model making.
~ Nieuport 'Scout' ~
The Nieuport 11, nicknamed the Bébé, was a French World War I single seat fighter aircraft, designed by Gustave Delage.[2] It is famous as one of the aircraft that ended the 'Fokker Scourge' in 1916.[3]
The type saw service with several of France's allies, and gave rise to the series of "vee-strut" Nieuport fighters that remained in service (latterly as trainers) for the rest of the war.
~ Dimensions ~
The plane has a length of 3.25 inches (8.25 cm), a wingspan of 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) and a height of 1.5 inches (4 cm). It weighs 21 g.
~ Condition ~
The plane is in excellent condition with minor wear as expected. The instruction chart has some pen writing to the top of the page.
