HASEGAWA | METAL | C L E R G E T 9B 130 HP / 1250 R.P.M.
French Air-Cooled Rotary Engine
"The rotary engines developed during the WWI had a unique system that the whole engine body rotated around the fixed crank shaft. They were powerful and smooth in operation even the weight was light. The Clerget rotary engine, original designed in France, was manufactured in England under licence, and this Model 9B was mainly used for the Sopwith fighters. This engine helped the famous dog fighter, Sopwith Camel, achieve many splendid war results."
HISTORY
The first practical air-cooled radical rotary engine for aircrafts was developed in 1909 by a French company, Gnome, using an idea of an American engineer. This new 7 cylindered rotary engine had the power of 50hp. With this new engine, France became the leader of the world's aviation technology in those days.
During the WWI, the three 9 cylindered models, LE RHONE 80-110hp, GNOME MONOSOUPAPE 100hp, and GLERGET 9z 110hp were manufactured in France, and many of them were exported as the light weighted but powerful aircraft engines, Those rotary engines were characterised with that the engine body itself worked as the fly-wheel and was powerful compared to its light weight.
The engine cowling which was designed to prevent oil from splashing around the engine became an ideal nose fairing to reduce air resistance. Therefore, not only France but also England, Germany, USA, and Italy used this type of engine for their newest fighters in the early stage of the WWI.
The Sopwith 1F.1 Camel, built in 1917, was a small dog fighter equipped with the Clerget 9B 130hp, and this excellent fighter soon became the main power of the Royal Air Force. The Clerget 9B 130hp was an improved version of the 9z originally designed by Clerget Blin &Cie in Paris, and was manufactured under licence at Gwynness factory of Hammersmith Iron Works in London. The sister models Clerget 9z 110hp and 9F 130 hp were made in France, and the modified 9BF 140 hp was British-French made, These engines were used for many other British and French military aircraft.
DATA:
Power: 130hp (at 1,250 r.p.m.), Bore: 120mm, Stroke: 160mm, Weight: 172.8 kg, Weight/hp: 1.33 kg
Max. diameter: 1,022 mm, Overall length: 711mm
Up for sale is a rare and beautiful Clerget 9B 130hp rotary engine - exceptional beautiful METAL construction kit. It can be used with the Hasegawa's 1/8 Sopwith F.1 Camel model kit or display individually with the metal stand!"
RE: The original Hasegawa's promotional flyer(catalouge) is MISSING. (It does not affect the finishing of the model)
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DESCRIPTION:
Manufacturer : Hasegawa
Name : Clerget 9B
Model number : NIL
Scale : 1/8
Material : White Metal
Box size : 31.5 x 16.5 x 9 cm ( 12.38" x 6.5" x 3.56" )
Release : Circa 1980
• 100% authentic, all original, absolutely NOT fake / recast / copy.
• Made in JAPAN.
• Condition : Open box, unassembled, unbuilt.
• Minor damages on the plastic bag.
• Content : Complete, Unbuilt.
• Contains lots of metal parts.
• All small metal parts are still factory sealed/stapled in original plastic bags and seems in good conditions.
• The original Hasegawa's promotional flyer(catalouge) is MISSING. (It does not affect the finishing of the model)
• One plastic bag(#8) is damaged so it was carefully checked and confirm all content are present.
• All instruction sheet and metal parts are included as its should be.
• Very few oxidation/stains and tape marks on some metal parts.
• Instruction sheet faded and dirty.
• Kit comes with metal display stand.
• The AAA-size battery appears in photo 3 is just for scale only, NOT included in this sales.
• A must have item for both model builder and collector!
• Item will packed with bubble wrap / foam for safety protection.
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SHIPPING & HANDLING:
• Worldwide (Please see details) shipping via Hong Kong Post - Standard Int'l Airmail with insurance & tracking number.
• Delivery days(Approximately) : (ASIA) 7-12 WORKING DAYS, (US / EUROPE) 9 - 16 WORKING DAYS depends, some country may take longer delivery days(12 - 24 WORKING DAYS). Actual delivery days may varies due to busy shipment, holidays or customs inspection..etc.
• Tracking number with shipment information will sent via email after I complete shipping.
• Item will be ship out within 2 days after the payment is made. (except purchase due on Saturday / Sunday or Holidays)
• Each item will securely packaged, protected with bubble wrap and carton box.
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CUSTUMS DUTY:
Buyer is responsible for any import taxes or tariffs.
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TERMS OF SALES:
• All items are 100% authentic and original, I do not sell copy, fake or re-cast.
• I reserve the rights to cancel the transactions.
