Large model of the plane flown by the famous Red Baron. During the Great War air combat became the stuff legends were made of. The names and exploits of ace fighters were household names and newspapers printed the latest results of air duels between the German and Allied air forces.
Rate of climb and general agility were essential in these aerial combats. After the Sopwith Tri-plane the Luftwaffe had Fokker design and build their own tri-plane, code named DR-1. Possibly the most famous fighting ace of the Great War was Baron Von Richthofen, who led Jagdeskader N° 1. He was nicknamed the Red Baron, after the color of the fighter planes he personally flew. The Red Baron was extremely pleased with the Fokker Tri-plane and he managed to increase his duel victories by several before being shot down himself.
Features include:
- Delicate fabric stretched over a lightweight frame, just as the original was made.
- Detailed wing rigging comes pre-assembled.
- Leather Seat.
- Laminated rotating wood propeller.
- Detailed engine cover - riveted parts and struts.
- Hand fitted spoke wheels.
- Accents are in aluminum, brass, leather, wood and resin.
- Colorful red, ivory with the black German insignia.
- Size of Our model is 26 inches long with a 32 inch wingspan standing 14 inches tall.
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Price: $389.99 | SKU: AP010
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