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 dual victories by several before being shot down himself. The Red Baron's Tri-plane model is made of silk fabric stretched across a lightweight frame, same as the original. Accents are in aluminum, brass, leather, wood and resin.

Wingspan is over 32 Inches

Length 26 in / 66 cm

Wingspan 32 in / 81.5 cm

Height 14 in / 35.5 cm

This is a museum-quality model for the discriminating collector. In approximately 1:9 scale, true miniatures of early flying craft have never been offered in an upscale model such as this. This model was hand-made. It reflects the true character of the original from an earlier age and should be viewed in the light of its own historical background.

Model Features Include:

Silk canvas stretched over a wooden frame

Spoke wire wheels

Detailed engine

laminated wood propeller

Leather accents

Detailed cockpit complete with guages and steering column

Historically correct colors, stencils and decor of Ltn. August Raben's Triplane