SPAD XIII late version FRENCH WWI FIGHTER 1/48 SCALE PLASTIC KIT ProfiPACK #8196 INTRO The French SPAD XIII was a development of the SPAD VII. The SPAD VII was flown by Georges Guynemer, who was not particularly pleased with the type, especially when compared to the aircraft flown by his German adversaries. He took his concerns directly to the manufacturer. Because by this time, Guynemer was already well known in French life in general, his concerns were taken seriously. With that, the groundwork for the development of two more models were laid, the SPAD XII and SPAD XIII. While the SPAD XII was armed with a 37 mm cannon, and as such saw limited production and use by very experienced pilots, the SPAD XIII saw much more widespread use. Thanks to the use of a more powerful Hispano-Suiza HS 8Be engine rated at 220 hp, and later the HS 8BEe (235 hp), the main drawback of the previous model in the form of inadequate armament could be addressed, and the SPAD XIII received two Vickers machine guns with 400 rpg. The head designer of the type, Louis Bechereau also enlarged the airframe slightly, and strengthened it. The first prototype of the SPAD XIII was flown by Second Lieutenant Rene Dorme on April 4th, 1917. Due to a heavier weight, the new type didn t achieve the maneuverability of its predecessor, but it did display a better rate of climb, and a faster speed of 215 km/h. The performance of the new type was such that contracts were immediately awarded for large production numbers. This was ultimately participated in by nine manufacturers (SPAD, A.C.M., Bernard, Bleriot, Borel, Kellner, Levasseur, Nieuport, and SAFCA). The new type began reaching units during the summer of 1917. The type was flown by a list of well-known and successful pilots - Frenchman Rene Fonck (75 kills), Italian Francesco Baracca (34 kills), Americans Eddie Rickenbacker (26 victories), Frank Luke (18 kills) and the aforementioned Georges Guynemer. Besides the French air force, the SPAD XIII was also flown by Great Britain, USA, Italy, Belgium, and, after the First World War, with Poland and the former Czechoslovakia. Originally, the aircraft had rounded wingtips, but these soon reverted back to the squared off tips of the SPAD VII. This kit is dedicated to aircraft of the initial production phase. ŮVODEM Francouzská stíhačka SPAD XIII byla přímým nástupcem typu SPAD VII. O její vznik se zasloužil vynikající letec Georges Guynemer. Ten na SPADu VII létal, ovšem nebyl s ním příliš spokojen, zejména pak když jej porovnával s letouny, na kterých létali jeho němečtí protivníci. Obrátil se proto se svými výhradami přímo na výrobce. Protože se již tehdy Guynemer řadil mezi známé osobnosti francouzského veřejného života, bylo k jeho kritickému povzdechu přihlédnuto. Položil tak základ vzniku dvou typů SPADu XII a SPADu XIII. Zatímco SPAD XII, vyzbrojený 37 mm kanonem, se dostal pouze do omezené výroby a používal jej zejména úzký okruh velmi zkušených pilotů, SPAD XIII se dočkal mnohem většího rozšíření. Díky použití silnějšího motoru Hispano-Suiza HS 8Be o výkonu 162 kw (220 k) a později HS 8BEe (173 kw/235 k) mohl být odstraněn největší nedostatek předchozího typu - slabá výzbroj v podobě jednoho kulometu - a letouny SPAD XIII dostaly dva kulomety Vickers se zásobou po 400 nábojích na zbraň. Šéfkonstruktér SPADu Louis Béchereau nový drak oproti SPAD VII také mírně zvětšil a celkově zesílil. První prototyp SPAD XIII zalétl podporučík René Dorme 4. dubna 1917. Nový stíhací stroj sice nebyl díky větší hmotnosti tak obratný jako SPAD VII, ale zlepšila se stoupavost a maximální rychlost vzrostla na 215 km/h. Výkony nového stíhacího stroje byly natolik přesvědčivé, že byl ihned uzavřen kontrakt na velké dodávky. Na těch se nakonec podílelo celkem devět výrobců (SPAD, A.C.M., Bernard, Blériot, Borel, Kellner, Levasseur, Nieuport a SAFCA). K bojovým útvarům začal nový letoun přicházet v průběhu léta 1917. V jeho kokpitu se objevila řada známých a úspěšných pilotů Francouz René Fonck (75 v.), Ital Francesco Baracca (34 v.), Američané Eddie Rickenbacker (26 v.), Frank Luke (18 v.) či již jmenovaný Georges Guynemer. Kromě francouzského letectva sloužily SPADy XIII i v letectvech Velké Británie, USA, Itálie, Belgie a po skončení 1. světové války i v Polsku a bývalém Československu. Letouny z počátku výroby měly zakulacené koncové oblouky křídel, ty byly ale brzy změněny na hranaté po vzoru SPADu VII. Právě strojům z počáteční fáze výroby je věnována tato stavebnice. 8196 - NAV1
ATTENTION UPOZORNĚNÍ ACHTUNG ATTENTION Carefully read instruction sheet before assembling. When you use glue or paint, do not use near open flame and use in well ventilated room. Keep out of reach of small children. Children must not be allowed to suck any part, or pull vinyl bag over the head. Před započetím stavby si pečlivě prostudujte stavební návod. Při používání barev a lepidel pracujte v dobře větrané místnosti. Lepidla ani barvy nepoužívejte v blízkosti otevřeného ohně. Model není určen malým dětem, mohlo by dojít k požití drobných dílů. INSTRUCTION SIGNS INSTR. SYMBOLY INSTRUKTION SINNBILDEN SYMBOLES OPTIONAL VOLBA BEND OHNOUT OPEN HOLE VYVRTAT OTVOR SYMETRICAL ASSEMBLY SYMETRICKÁ MONTÁŽ NOTCH ZÁŘEZ REMOVE ODŘÍZNOUT APPLY EDUARD MASK AND PAINT POUŽÍT EDUARDS MASK NABARVIT B> PARTS DÍLY TEILE PIECES 3 8195 B 1 2 5 9 6 4 7 8 10 PLASTIC PARTS eduard C> 1 10 13 11 8195 C 2 3 12 4 14 15 5 16 6 7 19 20 19 18 8 9 21 17 8195 D 8195 E -Parts not for use. -Teile werden nicht verwendet. -Pieces a ne pas utiliser. -Tyto díly nepoužívejte při stavbě. - COLOURS BARVY FARBEN PEINTURE GSi Creos (GUNZE) AQUEOUS Mr.COLOR AQUEOUS Mr.COLOR SANDY BROWN H3 C3 RED DARK EARTH H5 C5 BLUE SAIL COLOR H10 C10 COPPER GREEN H332 2 LIGHT AIRCRAFT GRAY H344 RUST H47 C41 RED BROWN Mr.METAL COLOR LIGHT GULL GRAY MC214 DARK IRON GRAY DARK GREEN 2
B1 D41 Decal35 PE10 PE23 D21 MC214 DARK IRON B2 PE16 PE15 MC214 DARK IRON D41 D33 B2 B1 C14 D45 C10 3
D5 D4 D31 D19 C3 B7 Decal 40 PE9 D29 PE12 D22 Decal 38 H10 C10 COPPER PE5 H10 C10 COPPER C4 PE6 Decal 33 Decal 37 PE7 D45 D12 D26 H10 C10 COPPER H10 C10 COPPER PE14 Decal 32 D27 D28 PE11 Decal 34 D35 PE8 PE13 Decal 36 D25 C3 D17 Decal 39 C4 B8 PE4 C4 4 C4
PE17 PE17 PE18 PE21 PE19 PE22 C3 PE17, 18, 19 21, 22 H47 C41 RED BROWN C21 C15 C15 D11 C1 H47 C41 RED BROWN PE20 H47 C41 RED BROWN PE20 C8 5
D18 A B9 D18 B10 B C16 D43 D38 B DO NOT GLUE! NELEPIT! C19 MC214 DARK IRON C19 A D32 D36 PE2 MARKINGS A ; D C20 C18 D39 D40 H344 RUST C9 PE3 PE1 MARKINGS B ; C D23 MARKINGS A ; B ONLY D10 MARKINGS C ; D ONLY D24 D15 E1 E2 E3 E1 - MARKINGS C ; D E2 - MARKING A E3 - MARKING B C9 D16 6
D20 MARKING B ONLY C D B3 D30 D30 D7 D6 D9 D8 B3 C D37 D3 D44 D1 D34 D44 D2 D37 D D13 D14 7
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A Sergt. F. Chavannes, Escadrille SPA.112, August 1918 Fernand Henri Chavannes was born on April 16th, 1897. He served with N.112, and later with SPA.112, when the unit transitioned from Nieuports to SPADs and was accordingly redesignated. Between February 8th, 1918 and August 22, 1918 he accumulated seven aerial victories. He finished the war as Sous Lieutenant with SPA.176. He lived to be 88, and died on October 5th, 1985 in Paris. During manufacture, SPAD S. XIIIs received a five-color camouflage scheme made up of beige, dark brown, light green, dark green and black. Although this scheme was officially prescribed, there were variations depending on manufacturer.
B Lt. Ch. Nungesser, Escadrille SPA.65 ( GC.13 ), September 1918 Charles Nungesser was born on March 15th, 1892. He entered the war as a hussar, and didn t join Escadrille VB.106 until the beginning of 1915, and shortly thereafter, transferred to N.65. After having to shoot down a British fighter that mistook him for a German aircraft (apparently due to the emblem painted on his plane) he had his wings adorned with wide, three-color markings. After transitioning to SPADs, his unit was redesignated as SPA.65. He was wounded on many occasions, and the end of the war some him drained of his strength. Reportedly, he needed to be at times carried into his aircraft by mechanics. He is credited with 43 confirmed and 11 probable kills. He died on May 8th, 1927 in a transatlantic attempt. 26?28 13 6+7 27 22?23 H332 2 H332 2 ČESKOU VERZI TEXTU NALEZNETE NA www.eduard.cz POD KATALOGOVÝM ČÍSLEM 8196 20 2 24 19 20 H332 2 31 31 6+7 13 26?28 25 10 SAIL COLOR DOPED LINEN SAND H332 2 LIGHT GRAY H3 RED LIGHT GRAY H332 C3 2 WOOD LIGHT GREEN DARK GREEN DARK EARTH H332 2 eduard
C Adj. M. Blanc, Escadrille SPA.81 ( GC.15 ), Summer 1918 Marius Leon Blanc joined Escadrille SPA.81 as a reserve pilot in January 1918 with the rank of Adjutant. This unit was formed on December 26th, 1916 at Villacoublay, as N.81. After transitioning to SPADs, the unit became SPA.81 on April 17th, 1917 and was placed under Groupe de Chasse GC.15. The unit was commanded by Lieutenant Adrien Louis Jacques Leps. Due to the adornment of elegant markings that all of the unit s aircraft carried, the squadron came to be known as Escadrille des Levriers the Greyhound Squadron. SPA.81 claimed 88 aerial victories over its career. 5 3 18 27
D Cne. R. Fonck, Escadrille SPA.103 ( GC.15 ), Fall 1918 René Paul Fonck was born on March 27th, 1894. At the start of the war, he volunteered for the air force, but was attached to the corps of army engineers. He didn't start to fly until February 1915 with Escadrille C.47. On April 27th, 1917 he was transferred to GC.15, and attached to SPA.103. He developed his own combat tactic: he didn't risk much, and on average, he needed nine rounds for a kill. He was never wounded, and on only one occasion he landed with a damaged aircraft. He gained a total of 126 kills, 75 of which were confirmed, and thus became the leading Allied ace. He never gained the adoration that, for example, Guynemer did. During the Second World War, he was a minister in the Vichy government, and died on June 18th, 1953. H5 C5 15 8b 16+17 27 22?23 ČESKOU VERZI TEXTU NALEZNETE NA www.eduard.cz POD KATALOGOVÝM ČÍSLEM 8196 20 12 20 16+17 8a 31 14 31 25 12 SAIL COLOR DOPED LINEN LIGHT GRAY WOOD BLUE SAND H5 C5 LIGHT GREEN DARK GREEN DARK EARTH eduard EDUARD M.A., 2018 www.eduard.com Printed in Czech Republic