Fokker DR.1

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.

Given the size (it's really tiny) and the cheap price, it's a very nicely molded model. Every part fits well with each other. It's easy and fast to build. It has very nice decals, quite simple painting scheme. Be really careful with the landing gear section (it's very weak), or you'll break it easily (as it was in my case). The plastic parts come in red. Some weathering, would be usefull, given the overall red scheme, to make a more realistic aspect, if not, it will look like a toy.

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.