This is a 1:144 scale model of a late-model Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.8 with ear radiators, vee undercarriage, rounded fuselage, and an observer with double Lewis guns. An early-model version is also available. Since many painters choose their own mounting system, no peg is included on the plane. Pegs can be purchased separately in the Accessories section of this catalog.

The Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.8, also known as the "Big Ack", was a solid two-seater that simply performed its job without attracting a lot of attention. It served with Squadron Nos. 2, 8, 10, 35, and 82 in France; 17 and 47 in Macedonia; and 142 in Palestine. Early models used simplified nose-over oleo skid and tall, thin radiators, and a polygonal nose. Later models switched to a more conventional standard vee undercarriage, ear radiators, and a rounded nose. The pilot's Vickers gun was fully enclosed in the fuselage and could not be accessed during flight.

F.K.8's were used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting, but they also made a good light bomber. Two Victoria Crosses were awarded to crews of FK.8s: one to A.A.McLeod who, after fighting one and then eight Fokker Triplanes (shooting down three) and, while gravely wounded, managed to fly his flaming Big Ack by climbing onto the wing. After crash-landing in No Man's Land, he dragged his observer clear of the wreck and sustained wounds from ground fire.

For more data and gaming info on this plane, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Armstrong-Whitworth_F.K.8.