Fokker Dr.I German Fighter Aircraft WWI 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit RODEN 601

Description: U & azebuy Shop of toys and models from Ukraine DESCRIPTION Fokker Dr.I German Fighter Aircraft WWI Plastic Model Kit RODEN 6011:32 ScaleManufacturer: RodenMaterial: PlasticCondition: New in original packagingHistorical referenceIn the middle of 1917 the tide of battle in the skies over the Western Front turned again, and not in Germany's favor. Albatros and Pfalz fighters found themselves unable to put up effective resistance against Allied planes of the latest design. In particular, the new Sopwith Triplane impressed the Germans, a plane that was winning many air battles for the British in the summer of 1917. German aces gave the plane due respect and warned the High Command it had the upper hand over their Albatross and Pfalz machines, surpassing them entirely in maneuverability and climb rate.One of the British Triplanes was brought down intact by the Germans, and thoroughly examined. Air Force Inspection (Idflieg) soon placed an order for a similar triplane. Among all the various designs proposed by key manufacturers, Fokker's V4 project possessed the best specifications. The aircraft would soon be known as the Fokker Dr.I, and it became an iconic image of WWI.In August 1917, two prototypes were placed at the disposal of Manfred von Richthofen andĘWerner Voss, serving with the elite unit JG1. In October 1917, production examples were delivered to the front.The Fokker Dr.I's compound structure consisted of a cable-braced steel tube fuselage, and cantilever wings with wooden ribs and single main box spar, all covered by fabric and plywood panels. All this made the construction very light in weight. The machine was equipped with a standard 110 h.p. Oberursel URII air-cooled engine, enabling the aircraft to demonstrate excellent flying qualities. The Fokker Dr.I was not especially fast, but its maneuverability, due to its small dimensions, was considered unequaled at that time.Because of defects in the upper wing, several Dr I crashed during both combat and non-combat flights. It was not easy to fly the aircraft, and inexperienced pilots were rather afraid to try; however, combat experience proved that it could be a formidable weapon if flown by an expert pilot, and it was sometimes flown in combat against several enemy aircraft at once. Manfred von Richthofen, Ernst Udet, Josef Carl Jacobs, Erich Loewenhandt and other famous German aces proved that the Triplane had no equal in close-quarter combat. Even after the well known 'best of the best', Fokker D.VII was added to the German arsenal, notable aces continued to use it in special cases. At the end of the war, though the fame of the Fokker D.VII was at its peak, a few Fokker Dr.I were still serving.320 Fokker Dr.I were produced, and of course it was a small number to put up against the Allied Air Armada. Nevertheless, this distinctive machine went down in history as one the most maneuverable aircraft of the War, and as the famous mount of the Red Baron.Payment Policy We accept only PayPal Shipping Policy We ship WORLDWIDE.We will ship your purchase to your eBay address using AIRMAIL with TRACKING NUMBER. Usually we ship the items the same or the next day after the payment is fully received. The parcel will leave our country (Ukraine) directly from our town (Kiev) without waiting local delivery inside country.All the discounts are given by request.Average delivery time is 7 - 15 BUSINESS DAYS.Returns policy If you did not receive your package within the estimated date as stated in our shipping terms, we'll contact the post office and let you know the whereabouts of your package and assure to refund you 100% if the package is lost.Always make sure contact us before opening a dispute/case or leaving a negative/neutral feedback.As always, your satisfaction is very important to us. FEEDBACK The satisfaction of all our customers is very important for us, so we are waiting for your feedbacks after the delivery.If something is wrong, please, contact us before leaving the negative feedback and we will no doubt settle all the cases. Contact Us We respond to most messages within few hours and all within 24 hours. We are here to assist you. Message us for all questions you have. With love from Ukraine 2017 - uazebuy

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Location: Kiev

End Time: 2023-12-10T07:40:39.000Z

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