Art Scale Kit A48039 1/48 Palmer 700 x 85 Spoked Wheels for Sopwith Camel/Pup/Snipe

3D construction based on original drawings, detailed high quality 3D printing. Produced by Art Scale Kit Distribution, catalog number 200-A48039
The 700x85 Palmer knitted wheel was a type of tyre widely used on British aircraft during the First World War. Manufactured by the Palmer Tyre Company, these tyres were known for their robustness and reliability, which was crucial for the harsh conditions of the field airfields of the time.

Specifically, these tyres were used on many types of British military aircraft, including:
Sopwith Camel: the famous fighter that formed the backbone of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) fighter squadrons.
Sopwith Pup: Another successful fighter from the early part of the war.
Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5: A fast and well-armed fighter from the latter half of the war.
Bristol F.2 Fighter: A two-seat fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.
Airco DH.2: An early fighter with a pusher propeller.
The Palmer 700x85 tyres contributed to the serviceability and safety of these aircraft on the battlefield.