LEGO® Mini Sopwith Camel

Description

An aviation classic

The Sopwith Camel was a British fighter of the First World War and is still one of the best-known biplanes. This mini version captures the typical shape: two stacked wings, a short fuselage and a propeller at the front. Because the piece count is small, the details are only hinted at, but the silhouette is easy to recognise even from a few steps away. Anyone interested in aviation history can use the model as a small starting point and then read up on how this aircraft type was used in the war.

Military tones

The main colours are dark bluish grey, sand green, black and white. Sand green in particular gives the aircraft a believable, slightly weathered look that suits historic machines. Black and dark grey stand in for the engine, wheels and struts, with white used for markings. The muted palette makes the model a calm, serious display piece that sits well beside other small vehicles on a shelf. Even without labels the colour choice looks convincing, and if you like you can follow the parts list and reuse single colours for other historic vehicles.

Compact build

With 65 pieces in 24 different types the set builds quickly and takes up very little space. No minifigures are included, so the plane stands on its own. That makes it a neat gift for fans of historic aircraft or a small build to fit in between larger projects. The parts list on this page shows every shape if you are looking for particular struts or wheels for your own models. It works as a gift because the model is small, easy to post and, with a little patience, finished in a single evening of building.

Reusing the parts

If you do not want to keep the Camel on display for good, the bricks can be put to other uses. Use “What can I build?” to see which other models your stock can make. The sand green and dark grey parts are especially handy for vehicles, ruins or landscapes, and the wing pieces can easily be turned into a different aircraft without much effort. That keeps the aircraft flexible: you can build it, display it for a while and later take it apart again as a stockpile for completely different projects.

FAQ

What does the model show?

It is a miniature version of the Sopwith Camel, a British biplane from the First World War.

How many pieces are in the set?

It has 65 pieces in 24 different types and includes no minifigures.

When was it released?

The set came out in 2012. The parts list shows every element with its colour and quantity.