RV3762 1:28 Fokker Triplane Dr.1

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€33.99 
Barcode: 4009803037622

RV3762  1:28 Fokker Triplane Dr.1

The Fokker Dr.I was designed in 1917 at the Fokker-Flugzeugwerke factories under the direction of Anthony Fokker as a response to the British Sopwith Triplane fighters. The characteristic three-wing layout provided the aircraft with high lift, exceptional maneuverability, and great effectiveness in dogfights at low altitudes.

  • Construction: Steel tube fuselage covered with fabric, and short-span wooden wings.
  • Powerplant: 9-cylinder Oberursel Ur.II rotary engine generating 110 hp, allowing it to reach a top speed of approx. 185 km/h.
  • Armament: Two synchronized 7.92 mm LMG 08/15 machine guns.
  • Service: Introduced in the autumn of 1917. The most famous pilot of this aircraft was Manfred von Richthofen, known as the "Red Baron". Approximately 320 units of this aircraft were produced.

Kit Contents and Model Building

The 1/28 scale model accurately represents the key elements of the historic aircraft. The box contains:

  • Sprues with precisely molded plastic parts.
  • Step-by-step assembly guide.
  • Decal sheet with markings.
  • Pilot figures.

To assemble the model, it is necessary to use hobby tools such as plastic cutters, a hobby knife, a file or sandpaper, as well as dedicated plastic cement. The parts need to be cut from the sprues, fitted, glued, and painted according to the scheme included in the instruction manual. Some details should be painted before final assembly.

Materials and Compatibility

The kit is made of traditional modeling polystyrene, ensuring full compatibility with commercially available hobby chemicals (polystyrene glues, fillers, primers, as well as acrylic paints and enamels dedicated to scale models). The kit does not include glue or paints.

Recommended Tools and Accessories

To properly build the model, it is recommended to use a basic hobby workbench setup:

  • Side cutters for plastics.
  • Scalpel-type hobby knife.
  • Sandpaper with 400-2500 grit.
  • Plastic cement with a needle or brush applicator.
  • Model paintbrushes or an airbrush.