ENCORE MODELS S.E.5a McCudden

Description:

WWI British biplane fighter, early production variant with Hispano-Suiza V-8 engine as flown by 57 victory ace James McCudden VC, DSO, MC.

Kit has detailed cockpit and engine, plus exterior with subtle 'fabric-over-frame' appearance. Features resin parts (including exhaust pipes, cockpit decking with field modified 'bulged' sides and standing figure of Captain McCudden), extensive 3-sheet photo-etch parts (exterior and cockpit details including color instruments and seatbelts) and film windscreens/inspection panels.

Decals and color painting guide for 2 aircraft flown by McCudden while serving with No 56 Squadron RAF during 1917: BA4863 and BA4851.