Model Airways Santos-Dumont 14-bis Wooden Model Aircraft Kit, 1/16 Scale

Model Airways Santos-Dumont 14-bis Wooden Model Aircraft Kit, 1/16 Scale

• Unassembled laser-cut wooden model kit
• 300+ pieces
• Freijo (Brazilian Teak) and indian cane bamboo wood
• Engine and mechanicals cast in zamak metal
• Photo-etched parts and nylon cable stays

On 23 October, after a series of engine tests and high-speed ground runs Santos-Dumont made a flight of over 160 ft. at an altitude of 10–16 ft. This earned Santos-Dumont the first of aviation prizes for a flight of 25 meters or more. On the morning of November 12th, 1906 the aviation community of France assembled at the Ch¢teau de Bagatelle’s grounds to witness Santos Dumont’s next flight. Several attempts were made throughout the day. As the sun set, Santos-Dumont attempted one more flight. After 22 seconds, he cut the engine and glided in to land. He had flown over 700 ft., qualifying for the second aviation prize offered for heavier-than-air-aircraft, for a flight of 100 meters or more. This was the last recorded flight of the 14-Bis.

This 1/16 scale Model Expo kit is produced using Freijo (Brazilian Teak) and indian cane bamboo grown in Brazil, the same materials used by Santos Dumont for the actual plane. Engine and mechanical details are cast in zamak metal. Nylon cable stays and photo-etched brass parts are used, and a beautifully illustrated English instruction manual with full-size plans is included.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including Wood Dust which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov