Skybirds Models

[Mark Braunlich]

For some time I've been collecting photographs of original Skybirds models that have appeared for sale in on-line auctions.  Considering Skybirds place in the history of our hobby and aero modelling in general, I will place the photos here in one place.  Keep in mind that most of these were built by boys back in the '30s and '40s and are not to a high standard.   Nominal scale is 1/72.

First one is the Fokker Dr. I; kit #11 introduced March, 1933

Mark

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Nieuport Scout (Nieuport 17 or 23), kit #9 introduced Jan, 1933.

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Skybirds Handley Page Hampden, unbuilt kit #11B introduced Jan, 1940

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Skybirds World War 1 collection.
Top left:     L.V.G.  C.V, kit #15 introduced Sept, 1933
Top right:   Albatros D.III, kit #25 introduced Dec, 1934
Lower left:  S.E.5a (with Revolistic airscrew), kit #21 introduced May, 1934
Lower right: Bristol F2B Fighter, kit #19A introduced July, 1936

[Balsabasher]

A great idea Mark,keep them coming,these are fascinating and historic pieces of solid model history,lovely to look at how they were originally put together.
Barry.

[Mark Braunlich]

Skybirds L.V.G. C.V, kit #15 introduced Sept, 1933

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Skybirds RAF Officers and Men, Set No.1 introduced April, 1933

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Skybirds Dewoitine D500, kit #13A introduced June, 1935

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A couple of Skybirds S.E.5a's, kit #21 introduced May, 1934

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Skybirds Hawker Hart, kit #20A introduced Oct, 1935

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Another Skybirds Hawker Hart, this one done quite well and much above the average standard.

Mark

[Balsabasher]

Whoever made this has made a good job on the balanced aerodynamic ailerons,that slot is not easy to achieve,a good find Mark.
Barry.

[Mark Braunlich]

Skybirds Fairey Battle, kit #1B introduced Sept, 1936.   Apparently the same model shown on the Toymart website. 

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Skybirds Fairey Gordon, kit #23 introduced August, 1934.   Third photo is Kit #24, the similar Fleet Air Arm version, the Fairey Seal.  Note the different vertical tails.

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Skybirds Bristol Blenheim IV (needing extensive restoration), kit #18B, introduced September, 1941