Alberto Casirati's Fokker Dr.Is
Both models were built
starting from the old Revell 1/72nd kit. The red triplane is 477/17, one of the
mounts of Manfred von Richthofen, while the black machine is 450/17, flown by
Josef Jacobs. Both models were conceived as very simple projects, to have some
rest between two more complicated jobs. Scratchbuilding, modifications and additions
were therefore limited to a minimum. 477/17 had a detailed cockpit, as well as
new tailplanes, struts, guns, wheels, airscrew and a heat moulded engine cowling.
450/17 is even simpler, as only the cockpit, engine cowling and fuselage struts
were scratchbuilt. It also had new Clerget engine, guns and wheels (from the Aeroclub
catalogue).
If you are too much into serious modelling, try a simpler project: it is a
refreshing experience.
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