SPAD XIII early

1/48 SCALE PLASTIC KIT

ProfiPACK #8197

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 (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, , , 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.

flown by Lt. E. Maurice Jean-Paul Boyau, Escadrille No. 77, E Manoncourt-en-Vermois, , March 1918

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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 BEND SAND OPEN HOLE SYMETRICAL ASSEMBLY REMOVE REVERSE SIDE APPLY EDUARD MASK VOLBA OHNOUT BROUSIT VYVRTAT OTVOR SYMETRICKÁ MONTÁŽ ODŘÍZNOUT OTOČIT AND PAINT POUŽÍT EDUARD MASK NABARVIT

PARTS DÍLY TEILE PIECES PLASTIC PARTS A> C> 8195 C 5 3 2 6 7 8195 A eduard 1 8 1 2 3 9 5 4 4 21

10 16 9 10 13 19 20 19 8 14 6 11 12 15 17 7 18

PE - PHOTO ETCHED DETAIL PARTS D> 8195 D 4 6 7 E> 2 13 1 3 8 9 12 14 15 1 2 5 8195 E 10 11 19 21 22 16 29 23 24 18 31 33 18 25 26 32 3 17 20 27 28 30 30 35 39 40 44 45 37 37 34 41 41 44 36 38 42 42 43

-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) MISSION MODELS AQUEOUS Mr.COLOR PAINTS GSi Creos (GUNZE) MISSION MODELS H10 C10 MMP-004 COPPER AQUEOUS Mr.COLOR PAINTS H12 C33 MMP-047 FLAT BLACK H77 C137 MMP-040 TIRE BLACK H37 C43 MMP-012 WOOD BROWN H303 C303 MMP-066 GREEN H47 C41 MMP-012 RED BROWN H323 C323 MMP-019 LIGHT BLUE H51 C11 MMP-063 LIGHT GULL GRAY Mr.METAL COLOR METALLICS H53 C13 MMP-012 NEUTRAL GRAY MC214 MMM-001 DARK IRON H64 C17 MMP-087 DARK GREEN MC218 MMM-003 ALUMINIUM H66 C119 MMP-119 SAND YELLOW MC219 MMM-009 BRASS H85 C45 MMP-019 SAIL COLOR Mr.COLOR SUPER METALLIC METALLICS H72 C22 MMP-078 DARK EARTH SM01 MMC-001 SUPER CHROME

2 H37 C43 WOOD BROWN

A1

PE23 decal 49 PE10 MC214 MMM 001 DARK IRON D21 H12 MMP H37 C33 047 MC219 C43 FLAT BLACK MMM WOOD BROWN 009 BRASS

PE16 A2

H37 C43 WOOD BROWN

PE15

MC214 MMM 001 DARK IRON D33

MC219 MMM 009 BRASS

A2

MC218 MMM 003 ALUMINIUM A1 C13

H37 C43 WOOD BROWN

MC218 MMM 003 ALUMINIUM

MC218 MMM 003 C14 ALUMINIUM MC218 C10 MMM D45 003 ALUMINIUM 3 H12 MMP C33 047 FLAT BLACK

MC218 D5 MMM 003 H53 H12 MMP ALUMINIUM C13 MC218 C33 047 NEUTRAL GRAY MMM FLAT BLACK 003 D4 ALUMINIUM

D31

D19

MC218 MMM H37 003 C43 ALUMINIUM C3 WOOD BROWN

MC219 MMM decal 46 PE9 MC218 009 MMM BRASS 003 A7 ALUMINIUM

H53 C13 NEUTRAL GRAY D29

MC218 MC219 MMM PE5 003 MMM ALUMINIUM 009 D22 C4 BRASS

H12 MMP D12 C33 047 FLAT BLACK PE12 H10 MMP C10 004 COPPER H12 MMP D45 C33 047 decal 48 PE6 decal 51 FLAT BLACK

H10 MMP C10 004 PE7 decal 47 COPPER D27 H10 MMP PE13 C10 004 D28 D26 COPPER decal 50

H37 C43 PE14 PE11 WOOD BROWN C3 D35 decal 53 decal 54 H37 D25 C43 WOOD BROWN PE8

D17 decal 45

MC219 MMM 009 H37 BRASS C43 WOOD BROWN MC219 MMM C4 009 BRASS

MC218 MMM 003 A8 ALUMINIUM

H53 C13 NEUTRAL GRAY H12 MMP C33 047 C4 PE4 FLAT BLACK

C4 4 PE17

PE17

PE18

PE19 PE21

PE22

C3

H37 C43 WOOD BROWN

C21 H47 MMP C41 012 RED BROWN

C15

C15

D11 C1

H47 MMP C17 C41 012 RED BROWN

PE20

H53 H47 MMP C13 C41 012 NEUTRAL GRAY RED BROWN

H53 C13 NEUTRAL GRAY PE20

C8

5 MC218 A4 D18 A MMM 003 ALUMINIUM D18

MC218 MMM 003 ALUMINIUM A5

B C16 MC218 D43 MMM 003 ALUMINIUM

MC219 MMM 009 D38 BRASS

DO NOT GLUE! NELEPIT! B

MC214 MMM 001 DARK IRON C19 C19

PE1, PE3 - MARKING A A ONLY

H12 MMP PE1 C33 047 C18 D32 FLAT BLACK D36

H12 MMP C33 047 FLAT BLACK

PE2

C20

D39 left D40 right PE3 MC214 MMM 001 DARK IRON B C E C11 left C9 right E1 - MARKINGS ; ; E2 - MARKINGS A ; D

MARKINGS A ; E MC218 E1 E2 MC218 MMM MMM D24 003 003 ALUMINIUM ALUMINIUM D10 D23 D15 MARKINGS B ; C ; D

C9 C11 D16

6 C D

D30 D30

D6 D7

D9 D8

A3

D37 C

H53 C13 D1 NEUTRAL GRAY D44 D34 D3

H37 D44 C43 WOOD BROWN H37 C43 WOOD BROWN D2 D37

H37 C43 WOOD BROWN D

H53 C13 NEUTRAL GRAY

D13

H37 D14 C43 WOOD BROWN

7 A6 A6 A6 2 pcs. 2 pcs. DO NOT GLUE! NELEPIT!

D42

C2 DO NOT GLUE! NELEPIT! C12

D42

C5

A6

H37 C43 WOOD BROWN

C7

MC214 MMM 001 DARK IRON

8 A flown by Adj. Jacques Roques, Escadrille No. 48, France, Fall 1917 Combat operations were also participated in by citizens of countries outside of the warring nations. Among them was - born, but Swiss by citizenship, Jacques Roques. He flew with Escadrille No.48, which had a rooster head as its emblem. Its motto was ‘Chante et Combat’ (Sing and Fight), which seemed rather appropriate at the time. Roques gained five confirmed kills with the French air force, and two more unconfirmed ones, all while serving with Escadrille No.48. B flown by Cne. Georges Guynemer, Escadrille No. 3, France, Only a few fliers were able to achieve the honor of becoming certified celebrities in their lifetime. Into this category, we can certainly add without reservation the Frenchman Georges Guynemer. Georges Guynemer entered the armed forces as a volunteer in November 1914. He joined the air force in April 1915, where he would end up with Escadrille No.3, at the time equipped with the Morane-Saulnier monoplane. His first victory came by July 15th, 1915, and continually rose to eventually hit 53. He also had 35 unconfirmed kills. His most productive day came on May 25th, 1917, when he accounted for four confirmed victories. He became the first allied pilot to down a German Gotha G.III on February 8th, 1917. On the other hand, he managed to survive being shot down seven times, despite never having a parachute at his disposal. Guynemer’s fate was sealed on September 11th, 1917, during combat. He fell victim to Lt. Kurt Wissemann, member of Jasta 3. flown by Lt. J.D. Hewett, No. 23 Squadron, , France, C February 1918 This aircraft was built under license by Kellner, one of nine manufacturers of the SPAD XIII. On February 19th, 1918, Lt. Hewett shot down a German two-seat aircraft flying this SPAD. A week later, on February 26th, 1918, this aircraft fell into the hands of Germany virtually undamaged, when it was forced to land by Adolf Ritter von Tutschek (total 27 victories) of Jasta 12 flying the Fokker Dr.I. The British pilot survived the war in a POW camp.

11 D Flown by Maj. Francesco Baracca, , Italy, May 1918 Francesco Baracca figures very prominently on the ladder of Italian aces of the First World War. He began the road to being a pilot as early as 1912, and by May 1915, when Italy entered the war, he was able to offer a good amount of experience. Much of this experience was expressed while flying the Nieuport and the SPAD. In all, he reached 34 victories. He fell during the last year of the war, on June 19th, 1918. He likely fell victim to the Austro-Hungarian pilot Oblt. Arnold Berwing, member of Flik 28D, where he also flew as an observer on the Phonix C.I. Baracca left his mark not only in aviation, but also in the auto industry. After his death, his mother garanted his personal emblem to Enzo , and so, in a way, accompanied the likes of Jacky Ickx, Niki Lauda, Gilles Villeneuve, Alain Prost and Michael Schumacher during great automotive accomplishments. flown by Lt. E. Maurice Jean-Paul Boyau, Escadrille No. 77, E Manoncourt-en-Vermois, France, March 1918 Maurice Boyau, a pre-war captain of the French rugby team, joined Escadrille No. 77 at the end of 1916. Before that, he served as a flight instructor. Escadrille No. 77 became well known as the ‘unit of sportsmen’, thanks to its abnormally high number of athletes within its ranks. Boyau first flew Nieuports, and was most successful downing observation balloons, of which he accounted for 21. By the time of his death, he was credited with 35 kills, another three unconfirmed. An encounter with George von Hantelmann on September 16th, 1918 at 11,20 h would prove fateful for Boyau. Hantelmann, a member of Jasta 15, made this his 14th of twenty five confirmed kills. The photograph shows that this aircraft carried rocket launchers on the inter-wing struts. This adaption was developed by Yves LePrieur and built by the firm Ruggier, and was meant for the destruction of observation balloons.