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SCALE: 1/144 |
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INITIAL RELEASE: 2009 |
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MEDIUM: Resin |
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RARITY: (2) |
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LENGTH: 13" |
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Barnes Wallis "Swallow" at London Air Show |
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ABOUT THE DESIGN |
ABOUT THE KIT |
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In the years following World War
II, British aviation expert Barnes Wallis -- the brilliant aircraft engineer credited with designing
the "Dam Buster" bomb that helped cripple Germany's steel industry in 1943
-- turned his attention to more advanced aircraft designs, including
variable wing (swing-wing) aircraft capable of supersonic flight. One
of his most famous concepts was the "Swallow," an elegant tail-less plane he
hoped would become the mainstay of Britain's commercial aviation industry.
The plane had four engines mounted in pairs toward the tips of the wings, one above and one below the aerofoil. These pivoted along all three axes, serving in place of a rudder, ailerons and elevators. Although test models of the plane actually flew, the British government pulled its funding in the late 1950s, essentially killing this promising project. |
Released in early February 2009, the "Swallow" was a "tabletop" model (no landing gear) with moveable wings and engine nacelles as well as a "pop-up" cockpit that allowed it to be displayed in either the take-off/landing or in-flight configurations. The kit also came with an extensive decal sheet with markings for both the Pan Am and BOAC liveries. For more information on kit availability, CLICK HERE. This model was built from an original issue. |
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Original Box Art |
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