Description
This is a paintable 1:144 scale model of a Fokker Dr.I. Since many painters choose their own mounting system, no peg is included on the plane. Pegs can be purchased separately in the Accessories section of this catalog.
The one WWI plane everyone knows is the Fokker Dr.I, though it was built in limited numbers and had a short career. The triplane was quite maneuverable, but — underpowered by the standards of the time — it was also slow and lacked performance at altitude, so Idflieg limited production to only 320 machines and they hit their peak in April 1918 with 171 Triplanes at the front. The decision to use a rotary engine was not one of optimal performance; it was practicality, because inline engines were in short supply at the time if its design. After the superior Fokker D.VII made its appearance in summer of 1918, the Dr.Is were relegated to home-defense duties.
The model is offered in different materials. See the FAQ for a comparison of the different material choices. In the Shipping tab, please note the increased shipping costs for an order with mixed materials.
For more data and gaming info on this plane, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Fokker_Dr.I.
