spacesailor Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Sopwith Camel - Full Scale Replica For sale ON ebay 19/1/20 For sale is my Airdrome Airplanes full scale Sopwith Camel Replica. . The aircraft is currently being test flown (I flew it last week) and as a result is restricted to how far it can fly from the strip, it will therefore be the buyers responsibility to organise transport and disassembly to have it relocated. I have decided to list the plane for sale due to work commitments as I will no longer have the time nor commitment to complete the remainder of the test flying phase or sort out any associated issues as they arise. I am hoping that the aircraft will be purchased by someone or a small group of enthusiast that can put in the time that I don't have. Aircraft Information: Robert Baslee designed Airdrome Airplanes full scale Sopwith Camel Replica Engine: 150hp, 9 cylinder Rotec R3600 radial engine Propellor: 90"culver wooden . Currently registered under RAAus 19-2137 Paint Scheme is based on the WW1 Canadian Ace Donald MacLaren's sopwith camel Wishing you luck. spacesailor 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Here's the link. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sopwith-Camel-Full-Scale-Replica/223855926549?hash=item341eda5d15:g:07UAAOSwVjheIOT5&frcectupt=true Be a nice pickup for someone, the Rotec is worth $25,000 new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Really nice looker, BUT has a reserve that could be the $25,000 motor price. Hasn't reached a grand yet, AND I want it. spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 No reason why it wouldn't fly well. The gyroscopic issues are not there with a "conventional" motor, and it's a great look.. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 What a crying shame that the builder has to sell this. It oozes TLC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmccarthy Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 This seemed to be the same one that was briefly advertised a few months ago for a quite reasonable price. Perhaps it was $65k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I've seen a good Sopwith PUP replica and they are really a scene stealer. Not heavy either, even the originals. The ROTEC is an authentic look and sound (one of the main reasons they were made). Certainly a non boring plane. Everything like that was called a "double winger"( including a Tiger Moth), when I was a kid. . Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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