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British Wyvern S.4 Early Version Fighter 1/48 Trumpeter

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The wyvern was a mythical monster with the front legs of a dragon and the barbed tail of a snake. The Westland Wyvern was the last fixed-wing aircraft design from the Westland Aircraft Co. and was one of the last prop-driven fighters. It was a very large airplane that was about the same weight as a DC-3 but larger than—and twice as powerful as—a P-47 Thunderbolt. Its twin contra-rotating props certainly gave it the same mean appearance as its fictional predecessor. Four converted and 87 new-built aircraft were delivered of the most important Wyvern version, the TF.4, later renamed S.4. The TF.4 had numerous small changes. The recognition characteristic was the cut-off engine inlet, the propeller spinner then protruding much further forward. Small rectangular fins were added to the tailplane, changes were made to the ailerons, Martin-Baker Mk. 2B ejection seats were installed, and the cockpit was reinforced. Later modifications included perforated dive brakes, a flat windscreen, and provisions for tip tanks. Wyvern units were 827, 813, 830 and 831. In November 1956 the 830 and 831 Squadron took part in the Suez campaign.

Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors. 

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/48
Parts: 224
Length: 10.6”
Wingspan: 11”
- Painting and assembly required
- Clear parts
- 7 sprues
- Decals
- Photo-etched parts
- Film instrument panel
- Illustrated instructions

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Paint Guides:

A. VZ794 No. 827 NAS, HMS Eagle, 1955
B. VZ772 No. 827 NAS, HMS Peregrine, 1953
C. VZ787 813 Sqn, HMS Eagle, 1955
Silver
Burnt Iron
Clear Blue
Clear Red
Dark Gull Grey
Khaki
Red
Flat Black
Metal Black
Tire Black
Olive Drab
Sky
Dark Sea Grey

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