Savoia-Pomilio SP.2 (various scales)

The SP.2 was a derivative of the Farman M.F.11 "Shorthorn", built to accommodate the powerful Fiat A.12 engine. While it was a fine design for its time, the failure of the SIA 7b programme left the SP.2 and SP.3 serving much longer than they deserved -- well in to 1918. While its strength was appreciated, its slow speed and lack of maneuverability became a detriment, and it was not until the arrival of more modern machines in mid-1918 that it was finally retired to training schools. Though largely forgotten, the SP.2 and SP.3 were important reconnaissance platforms for the Italian air force in 1917-1918.

This plane comes in 1:144 and 1:285/6mm/1:288 scales.  The 1:285 uses a propeller disk rather than propeller blades.  DESIGNER NOTE:  Models at scales smaller than 1:144 may no longer be available.  Shapeways discontinued the material for which they were designed, and the newer materials require that each and every model be adjusted to thicken surfaces like wings.  If you are interested in a particular model in a small scale, please let me know and I will prioritize it higher in the queue.

Related Products:  Farman 1914, SP.2, SP.3, SP.3 (SIT version)

For more details and gaming infomation, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Savoia-Pomilio_S.P.2