1/48 Atlantis Models Prop Aircraft

Fokker Dr.I Triplane - WWI Legend

Atlantis Models' Fokker Dr.I Triplane Death Angel captures the most iconic fighter aircraft of World War I, forever associated with the Red Baron and German aerial supremacy. This distinctive triplane features the revolutionary three-wing configuration that provided exceptional maneuverability and climb rate, making it a formidable dogfighter despite relatively modest speed. The kit accurately represents the stacked wing arrangement with proper dihedral and stagger, rotary engine with detailed cylinders and cowling, authentic German cross markings and lozenge camouflage patterns, and the characteristic streamlined fuselage with minimal bracing wires. The Death Angel scheme represents one of the colorful personal markings that made WWI fighters so visually striking, with dramatic black and white patterns that intimidated opponents. This kit includes a collectible trading card featuring historical information about the aircraft and its pilots, adding educational value to the modeling experience.

Curtiss JN-4D Jenny - Aviation's Teacher

The Curtiss JN-4D Jenny represents one of the most important aircraft in American aviation history, serving as the primary trainer for thousands of WWI pilots and barnstormers in the 1920s. This classic biplane features the elegant lines and simple construction that made it ideal for training, with dual cockpits for instructor and student, OX-5 V8 engine with distinctive radiator, fabric-covered wings and fuselage with authentic rib tapes, and the characteristic tail skid landing gear. The Jenny's forgiving flight characteristics and rugged construction made it perfect for novice pilots, while its availability as war surplus after WWI enabled the barnstorming era that brought aviation to rural America. The kit captures the graceful proportions and period details that make the Jenny instantly recognizable, representing an aircraft that helped establish American aviation and trained the pilots who would lead the industry for decades.

XFY-1 Pogo - Vertical Flight Pioneer

Experience one of aviation's most radical experiments with the XFY-1 Pogo, representing the U.S. Navy's ambitious attempt to develop a vertical takeoff and landing fighter that could operate from small platforms on ships. This unique tail-sitter configuration features contra-rotating propellers driven by a powerful turboprop engine, distinctive cruciform tail with landing gear on the tips, vertical orientation for takeoff and landing with pilot lying on their back, and streamlined fuselage optimized for both vertical and horizontal flight. The Pogo successfully demonstrated vertical takeoff and transition to horizontal flight in the 1950s, proving the concept was technically feasible even if ultimately impractical for operational use. The kit captures this extraordinary aircraft's unconventional design, offering modelers a chance to build something truly different from conventional aircraft while exploring an fascinating chapter in aviation experimentation.

Building Your Atlantis Models Collection

Atlantis Models specializes in reissuing classic kits and producing unique subjects that fill gaps in the modeling market, making historically significant and unusual aircraft accessible to modelers. These kits are designed for modelers of all skill levels, featuring straightforward engineering with reasonable part counts, clear instructions with painting guides and decal placement diagrams, and authentic markings representing significant aircraft and units. The kits pair perfectly with complementary aircraft from our Italeri, Trumpeter, and ICM prop aircraft collections to create comprehensive displays spanning aviation history. Atlantis Models also produces jet aircraft featured in our 1/48 Atlantis Models Jet Aircraft collection, plus science fiction subjects in our Atlantis Models Sci-Fi range. These subjects offer opportunities to build aircraft rarely available in scale model form, from WWI classics to experimental prototypes that pushed the boundaries of aviation technology. Visit the official Atlantis Models website for product catalogs, building tips, and historical information to enhance your aviation modeling experience.