Sopwith Pup 36" Scale Electric RC Plan - Peter Rake (1999)
1/9th scale WWI biplane fighter plan by Peter Rake. Features a 36-inch wingspan, designed for simple balsa construction, 3-channel control, and small electric park flyer setups. Premium laser-cut short kit for Peter Rake's 36-inch wingspan Sopwith Pup. Includes all precision-cut balsa/ply ribs, formers, and templates, plus a full-size high-quality printed plan sheet.
Skip the tedious hours of hand-cutting formers and wing ribs! This premium Short Kit provides the core structural backbone for Peter Rake’s legendary 1/9th scale Sopwith Pup, originally featured in Flying Scale Models magazine. It’s the perfect way to fast-track your next traditional balsa build.
What's Included in This Kit
- Precision Laser-Cut Wood Pack: High-grade, hand-selected balsa and aircraft ply sheets containing all the complex curved shapes—including wing ribs, fuselage formers, firewalls, and cowl rings—cleanly cut and ready for assembly.
- Full-Size Printed Plan Sheet: A crisp, high-resolution physical print of the original 36-inch plan, delivered rolled (never folded) so you can build right over the layout.
What You Will Need to Complete (Not Included)
As a traditional short kit, you will need to supply standard hobby items to finish the airframe:
- Balsa strip wood (spars, longerons, trailing edges) and sheet balsa for planking. (There is some included)
- Wire for the landing gear and cabane/interplane struts.
- Your choice of lightweight covering material (e.g., Litespan, Oracover, or tissue).
- Power & Radio Gear: Small brushless motor (150W–200W), ESC, micro servos, and a 3-channel radio system.
Model Specifications
- Wingspan: 36 inches (approx. 914 mm)
- Scale: 1/9 Scale
- Control: 3-Channel (Rudder, Elevator, Throttle)
- Flight Characteristics: Exceptional park-flyer manners, highly stable, and realistic in the air.
Production Note: Our kits are cut to order to ensure wood quality and prevent warping. Please allow 2–4 business days for processing before your kit ships.
