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LEGO® Set 10226 Sopwith Camel
May 7, 2012
BILLUND, Denmark – The legendary Sopwith Camel, the aircraft flown by WWI aces
and one of the most recognisable British aircraft to take to the skies, has been
recreated as a LEGO® Exclusive model.
The biplane that took on the Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen and his flying
circus has been turned into an authentic model with moving parts that captures
the Sopwith Camel’s classic looks.
“Getting to design it was a real treat,” says Jamie Berard, Lead Designer for
LEGO Exclusives. “We made a Sopwith Camel in 2001, but that was more of a visual
model, beautiful to look at but without any functionality.”
Just like the real aeroplane, the joystick in the cockpit can move the ailerons
and elevators using string rather than gears or levers. “The string goes up over
the wings and can operate the ailerons on both wings at the same time. It was a
real challenge to work on,” says Jamie.
The powerful rotary engine that gave the Sopwith Camel its distinct look has
also been recreated and features a rotating propeller and rotating engine
cylinders.
The model has 883 bricks and includes rare dark green, dark tan and metallic
silver elements. It measures over 15” (40cm) long and has a wingspan of over 19”
(50 cm).
The scale was carefully chosen to take account of the size of the large,
powerful engine that drove the plane and so that the string could function
properly with ailerons. “That allowed us to make a bigger wingspan more true to
the original aircraft and a wider body that makes it easy to hold as you fly it
around.”
In addition the Sopwith Camel has many sought-after parts including some
metallic parts on the cowling and new 1x1 round tiles. “We’re also introducing
the 1x1 brick in dark tan, which was on our top ten list of elements that our
fans want and we give you quite a few of them,” adds Jamie. “We have tried to
avoid stickers wherever possible and have a brick-built rudder in the
characteristic red, white and blue of the original. Also included are dark green
8x16 plates and 1x3 tiles in the same colour.”
The 10226 Sopwith Camel is on sale from June 1, 2012 via LEGO.com or LEGO Brand Retail Stores.
Information about the set.
LEGO set 10226 Sopwith Camel Ages 14+. 883 pieces, US $99.99, CA $129.99, DE
89.99 €, UK £79.99, DK 799DKK
Relive a classic era of aviation history with the Sopwith Camel biplane!
Recreate your very own piece of aviation history with the historic Sopwith
Camel. This detailed replica of one of the most recognizable British single-seat
biplanes ever to have graced the skies. Features include a realistic rotating
propeller and engine cylinders, hinged tail rudder, realistic tension wires,
functioning wing ailerons and tail flaps that can be controlled from the cockpit
– just like the real plane! The detail doesn’t stop there; this authentic model
has over 880 bricks, including dark green, dark tan and metallic silver
elements.
•Features include a rotating propeller and engine cylinders, hinged tail rudder,
functioning wing ailerons and tail flaps that can be controlled from the cockpit
•Includes dark green, dark tan and metallic silver elements
•Recreate a piece of aviation history
•Turn the propellers and see the cylinders rotate
•Model measures over 15” (40cm) long and has a wingspan of over 19” (50 cm)
YouTube Channel: LEGOClubTV, video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e9EmCobfos
Source: LEGO Group
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