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R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales) 3d printed Computer render of 1:144 RAF FE2b

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R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales) 3d printed Computer render of 1:144 RAF FE2b
R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales) 3d printed Computer render of 1:144 RAF FE2b

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R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales) 3d printed Paint job and photo courtesy Chris "malachai" at wingsofwar.org. Oleo undercarriage modified.
R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales) 3d printed Paint job and photo courtesy Chris "malachai" at wingsofwar.org. Oleo undercarriage modified.

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R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales) 3d printed Paint job and photo courtesy Chris "malachai" at wingsofwar.org.   Oleo undercarriage modified.
R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales) 3d printed Paint job and photo courtesy Chris "malachai" at wingsofwar.org.   Oleo undercarriage modified.

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R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales) 3d printed
R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales) 3d printed

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R.A.F. F.E.2b (early, various scales)

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The R.A.F. F.E.2b was one of the great aeroplanes of World War I, taking on a variety of roles from 1915 through the Armistice. While the R.A.F. F.E.2a had struggled due to the low power of its Green engine, a better match was found in the 120hp Beardmore, and the F.E. with that engine was designated the F.E.2b. The wings were also redesigned for this model rather than using the same wings as the R.A.F. B.E.2c. Though the first arrived in France in May 1915, by September No.6 Squadron still only had four on hand, and only thirty-two had been delivered by the end of 1915. Production increased in 1916.

On many planes a second Lewis gun was mounted on a telescoping pole between the cockpits to allow the observer to stand and shoot over the top wing, thereby covering a pusher's greatest blind spot.

In addition to reconnaissance and fighter roles, the F.E.2b was used as a night fighter, a light bomber, anti-submarine patrol, and a home-defense plane. It was the ultimate workhorse and proved useful long beyond its peak days in 1916.

In 1:144 this is an early F.E.2b with the gunner firing backwards over the top wing.  The early model features an oleo undercarriage, two-bladed propeller, and centered gravity fuel tank.  Models with the intermediate and late undercarriages are also available.  

In 1:285/6mm/1:288, two aeroplanes are included, joined by disposable links.  In Detail Plastic they include propeller disks, which you can keep or snap off as you like.  One plane has the oleo undercarriage and the other the vee.

For more info and gaming details, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/R.A.F._F.E.2b.
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RAFFE2b-standing-144
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