AVIS 72036 Lee-Richards Annular Monoplane 1/72 – Plastic scale aircraft model kit

AVIS 72036 Lee-Richards Annular Monoplane in 1/72 scale is a unique plastic model kit that will undoubtedly appeal to both collectors and experienced aircraft modelers. This precisely crafted set represents a rarely seen design of a British experimental aircraft from the early 20th century, which revolutionized thinking about aerodynamics.

Historical Information

The model depicts the Lee-Richards Annular Monoplane – an unusual aircraft designed by Cedric Lee and G.T.R. Richards in the United Kingdom. This aircraft is distinguished by its characteristic ring-shaped (annular) wing, which was the subject of intense scientific research in the period prior to World War I. Prototypes were tested in 1913-1914, mostly in England, where experiments were conducted to improve flight stability and safety. Although it never entered mass production, the Annular Monoplane played an important role in the development of innovative aerodynamic solutions and was an example of engineering boldness.

Model Features

• Scale: 1/72
• Country: United Kingdom
• Historical period: pre-World War I
• Category: plastic assembly model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Kit contents: plastic parts to build a complete model, clear assembly instructions, decals to recreate authentic markings
• Extras: the model does not include resin, photo-etched parts, or metal barrels; ideal for modelers who appreciate classic plastic building
• Glues and paints must be purchased separately

Model Complexity and Target Group

AVIS 72036 Lee-Richards Annular Monoplane (1/72) is a kit we especially recommend for enthusiasts of avant-garde aircraft constructions and collectors of experimental airplane models. The kit features a moderate level of difficulty (3/5), making it suitable for both intermediate and experienced modelers seeking interesting challenges and unconventional topics from aviation history.

Thanks to its accurate detail reproduction and the uniqueness of the represented design, this model will perfectly enrich any collection and allow aviation enthusiasts to build an airplane that has faded into obscurity, yet earned its place in history as a symbol of engineering innovation from over a century ago.