Eduard Fokker Dr.1 (Profipack) (1:72)

Fokker Dr.1 (Profipack) (1:72) Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Pre painted photo etch parts - Cockpit interior and pilot included - Cantilever wing, body and strut detailing - Solid undercarriage - Prop and engine detail - Waterslide transfers/decals for up to 5 different schemes. - Paint mask included - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:72 Scale Aircraft information and history: The Fokker Dr. I is one of the most famous fighter aircraft of all time. The silhouette of the compact triplane became a symbol of the German fighter aviation of the First World War, although the aircraft was dogged by technical issue and its operational use was relatively short lived. Designed by Anthony Fokker, the Dr.I was created in response for the German air force requiring a better aircraft to battle the new British Sopwith triplane fighter introduced in April 1917. Fokker with his experience gained from (hugo) Junkers and cantilever wings, he was able to design a wing with reduced drag and eliminating fine wire bracing. A total of 320 Fokker Dr.I planes were built by the end of May 1918 when production final ceased. The Fokker Dr.I was a capable aircraft only finally getting superseded by the Fokker D.VII as aviation design and development improved with more powerful and modern enemy aircraft coming into action. The Fokker Dr.I still saw flight on the frontlines used as backup alongside the modern D.VII. Some of the Triplanes returned to Germany to become trainer aircraft. The most famous pilot of the Dr.I is Manfred Von Richthofen Fokker Dr.I, achieving 17 kills. More information can be found inside the included history booklet/ manual.