Carousel 1 AirCraft 6055
Fokker Dr.1 Triplane Diecast Model
Luftstreitkrafte, "Crossed Swords", Flyboys Movie
Limited Edition
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Fokker Dr.1 Triplane | | 4.75" | | 6" |
Carousel 1® is proud to announce models licensed by the movie FLYBOYS. FLYBOYS is directed by Tony Bill ("Crazy People," "Untamed Heart"), produced by Dean Devlin ("Independence Day," "The Patriot," "Stargate") of Electric Entertainment, and distributed by MGM. The real Lafayette Escadrille flew silver Nieuport 17's with a Seminole chief insignia, as portrayed in the movie. In France, RAWLINGS, Eugene SKINNER (Abdul Salis), and other American volunteers are trained to fly before being sent into combat with the Lafayette Escadrille under veteran Reed CASSIDY (Martin Henderson). Their chief adversaries are German pilots flying Fokker Triplanes, led by the black airplane of the BLACK FALCON and the red CROSSED SWORDS.
CROSSED SWORDS is a gallant opponent, who has fateful encounters with RAWLINGS. The crossed swords emblem comes from real WW1 German insignia.
Limited Edition of 600 pieces.
The Carousel 1 "AirCraft" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Carousel 1 "AirCraft" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Optional extended/retracted metal landing gear with rotating wheels and rubber tires.
- Extremely detailed cockpit interiors with glazed instruments.
- Detailed removable pilot figures.
- Spinning metal propellers.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
[See more Carousel 1 AirCraft products]Designed in response to the highly manoeuvrable Sopwith Triplane, the Dr1 was first flown in 1917.[See more Fokker Dr.1 Triplane products]