Wingnut Wings 1/32 AMC DH.2 “Lanoe Hawker”

The prototype AMC DH.2 (Aircraft Manufacturing Company de Havilland 2) first flew in June 1915 and was sent to the front for evaluation in late July where it was promptly captured by the Germans in early August. Undeterred by this not insignificant setback, development continued and full scale production began in November. This allowed 24 Sqn to be fully equipped with the DH.2 when they arrived in France during February 1916 where they, along with squadrons equipped with the FE.2b and French Neiuport 11, began putting an end to the 6 month long “Fokker scourge”. Although powered by essentially the same engine as the Fokker E.II & E.III the DH.2 was designed from the outset with maneuverability in mind and the wing warping Eindeckers proved no match in combat. It would take until July-August 1916 before the twin lMG 08 ‘Spandau’ armed Albatros D.1 and D.II biplanes would regain air supremacy for the Germans. By June-July 1917 the DH.2 had been replaced in front line service by the Nieuport 17 and DH.5, although they continued to serve in the Middle East well into 1918.

Model Features:
*Released 9 October 2018
*26cm x 24cm
*High quality Cartograf decals for AMC DH.2 5964
*166 high quality injection moulded plastic parts (same as sold out model 32028 AMC DH.2)
*6 photo-etched metal detail parts
*Highly detailed 17 part 100hp Gnome Monosoupape engine
*Optional 2 & 4 blade propellers, instrument boards, undercarriage, aileron controls and ammunition stowage -
*6 part 54mm (1/32) resin Lanoe Hawker figure
*Fine in scale rib tape detail
*Full rigging diagrams

Please Note: The product comes un-assembled and unpainted. This will require glue/paint and tools for complete assembly. (Modelling equipment sold separately)