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- Unassembled, unpainted plastic model kit
- Molded in gray styrene
- Features photo-etch parts and realistic fabric covering
- "Red Baron" paint scheme instructions.
- Measures approx. 9" W x 7" L. fully built
The red Fokker Dr.I triplane flown by Manfred von Richthofen, the “Red Baron”, was produced by the Fokker company in 1917. Its three wings were arranged in order from top to bottom with the wing areas reduced sequentially. In this way, the triplane could get more lift than biplanes and monoplanes and wouldn’t suffer too much drag. Most metal bracing wires were hidden inside the aircraft to further reduce the drag. Two MG08 air-cooled machine guns with synchronization gear were installed in front of the cockpit. Its firepower was far better than the British triplanes.