Revell Fokker Dr.I Manfred von Richthofen 1/28 Scale RVG 04744

Baron Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen and his red Fokker triplane made history during the First World War. The Fokker Dr. I was introduced on the Western Front in June 1917 and was only approved by the General Staff after a lengthy test phase and with the approval of flying ace Manfred von Richthofen. the dr I was the most maneuverable of all aircraft used and achieved high rates of climb. With the Oberusel radial engine (power 110 hp), the Dr. I had a top speed of 193 km/h and could climb to 3000 m in 6 minutes. Two Spandau machine guns were installed in front of the cockpit. All pilots in the group around Richthofen flew red triplanes. At the end of 1917 the Dr. I withdrawn from the western front,

• Detailed radial engine
• Movable propeller
• Detailed cockpit with joystick, seat and control pedals
• Structured wings
• Two Spandau machine guns
• Undercarriage with moving wheels
• Pilot figure Manfred von Richthofen and two ground staff figures

Decals with national insignia and inscriptions:

• Manfred v. Richthofen, jasta 11, August 1917
• Manfred v. Richthofen, April 1918