Fokker DR.1 -- Plastic Model Airplane Kit -- 1/72 Scale -- #04116

Not the most detailed model out there but for the price it was worth it. All the parts went together well, the directions were clear and concise and they even offered up the paint scheme for Lothar von Richtoffen's aircraft. I will buy this kit again just so I can paint the secondary scheme. We are using these 1/72nd scale models for an historical board game called Blue Max. Lots of fun and looking for more models of different and less popular WW I aircraft.

I have always been interested in the Red Baron and found this kit while looking around on Hobbylinc. The contents of the box is well packaged and there was no breakage to any of the parts. All parts of the kit is molded in red. The instructions are easy to follow, but also look at the diagrams that are shown. A couple parts have to be positioned a certain way and if they are not they will not line up correctly. The parts match up pretty good. (dry fit before gluing) There are also diagrams on how to add additional string to the tail end for maneuvering and around the wings for supports (string is not included) I would use .015 or smaller brass wire instead of string to model this also. Due to the small size of the kit I suggest painting the parts while on the parts trees. Touch up are easily done after the kit is assembled. While gluing the smaller parts use a very small brush to do this. It will keep down excess glue. With this kit alot of the parts have to be glued and painted. It can also has diagrams on painting this kit in two different paint schemes. The decals a very crisp and clear and can be read. Once assembled the kit was smaller then I thought it would have been, but overall this is a nice kit.

This is good little kit available for a good price which I simply could not pass up. A very simple but detailed kit, the instructions were clear, very nice detail on the two machine guns, the engine, and the wings. Decal's were very crisp and clean, positioned with no difficulty, and size did not minimize their quality and detail either. However I did have a few issues with two small pieces braking due to being very thin, and more difficulty than I had expected with getting the landing gear glued correctly to the fuselage, and the top wing glueing down and staying glued onto the wing supports. But other than that, in the end I got a very nice result out of this kit and am very pleased especially this being the first kit I used my airbrush on. I would definitely recommend this kit to another, whether you just started the hobby or are experienced you will get more than your money's worth out of this kit and have a fun build. 4 out of 5 stars on this.

Very easy and simplistic kit to build. Easy to follow instructions, crisp decals, and even two painting options. Helpful Tip: Take your time cutting out the small pieces, as well as making sure to dryfit every piece. Otherwise, very nice kit with great amounts of detail and great quality pieces.