Carousel 1 AirCraft 7122
Fokker Dr.I Triplane Diecast Model
Luftstreitkrafte Jasta 10, Werner Voss, Somme, France, 1917 | Limited Edition
600
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Fokker Dr.I Triplane | | 4.75" | | 6" |
Werner Voss was cavalry hussar at the outbreak of the First World War; he transferred to aviation as an observer in August 1915. He trained as a pilot during 1916, scored his fist two victories on 27 November, 1916, and soon became Richthofen's closest rival. On 8 April 1916 Voss received the Pour le Merite (Blue Max) and five days later celebrated his twentieth birthday. Richthofen welcomed Voss to JG 1 as fuhrer (leader) of Jasta (Hunting Flight) 10 in July. In late August Voss obtained the second Fokker Triplane –Richthofen had the first. Voss's new mount was tailor- made for his skills, and his victories soared. He shot down one adversary on 3 September, two on the fifth, one on the sixth, three on the tenth, and a further two on the following day. In the morning of 23 September Voss downed a British DH4 to bring his score to 48, but he was eager for 50, because Richthofen's score had reached 62 that day. Alone, Voss went hunting again in early evening and dove on a British SE5a from No. 60 Squadron. Gathering darkness concealed a patrol of six SE5a's from the Royal Flying Corps' crack 56 squadron, who saw Voss's "silvery blue" triplane attack their compatriot. Now the hunter was hunted. Despite Voss's ability to perform flat 180 degree spins, the unequal combat ended when Lt. Arthur Rys-Davids emptied his Lewis gun into the Fokker's fuselage from behind and below. Voss crashed behind British lines, and was buried by British troops. Major James McCudden (Victoria Cross) , 56 Squadron Leader, wrote:"I shall never forget my admiration for that German pilot, who single-handedly fought seven of us for ten minutes and also put bullets into all our machines. His flying was wonderful, his courage magnificent, and in my opinion he is the bravest German airman whom it has been my privilege to see fight."
Controversy continues over the colors of Voss's aircraft, despite dozens of photos. The pre-production triplane was painted light blue overall before upper surfaces were brushed with streaks of gray or green. Most WWI German photos used orthochromatic film, which shows yellow and green both almost as dark as black, so some opine that the cowling of Voss's triplane was yellow, while others think it was green. But, the noses and wheel discs of other Jasta 10 aircraft were trimmed in yellow. The face on the cowling comes from Japanese kites in Voss's childhood.
Designed in response to the highly maneuverable Sopwith Triplane, the Fokker Dr.I was first flown in 1917 and was one of the most successful and recognizable combat aircraft of WWI, attributing much of its fame to the German WWI ace Manfred von Richthofen – the iconic "Red Baron". Light weight, small size and three wings made the aircraft highly maneuverable and deadly in the hands of an expert pilot but very unforgiving of less experienced pilots. Common for airplanes of that era, a fixed crankshaft configuration allowed the entire engine to spin with the propeller, creating strong gyroscopic forces that adversely affected the airplane's handling under power. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Carousel 1 "AirCraft" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Carousel 1 have an excellent reputation for producing superbly accurate diecast models of racing cars and their "AirCraft" range is worthy of the same praise. Aircraft in the Carousel 1 AirCraft range are carefully researched and reproduced with a level of detail that is unmatched by most other manufacturers in this scale.
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.
- Interchangeable 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.
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