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King & Country FW098A 1:30 Albatros D.V Manfred von Richthofen Red Baron WWI 1917
Preowned - Mint (10/10)
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Description
An exceptionally rare and imposing 1:30 scale representation of the all-red Albatros D.V associated with Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary German fighter ace better known as the Red Baron. Released by King & Country as part of its First World War aircraft collection, FW098A recreates one of the colourful Albatros fighters flown by von Richthofen before he became permanently associated with the red Fokker Dr.I triplane.
Von Richthofen had already established himself as one of Germany's most successful fighter pilots while flying Albatros aircraft. After taking command of Jagdstaffel 11 in January 1917, he adopted increasingly prominent red markings for his personal aircraft, allowing both friendly and opposing pilots to identify him easily in the air.
King & Country presented this aircraft in a striking all-red finish with period-style German national crosses across the wings and fuselage. The relatively restrained markings allow the aircraft's elegant plywood-covered fuselage, broad biplane wings and unmistakable profile to remain the centre of attention.
The Albatros D.V entered service during 1917 as the final major development of the successful Albatros single-seat fighter family. It incorporated a streamlined plywood-covered fuselage and was powered by a water-cooled Mercedes inline engine. Its armament consisted of two synchronised 7.92 mm machine guns mounted directly in front of the cockpit.
Although the D.V experienced structural concerns surrounding its lower-wing arrangement, it remained an important German fighter during the latter half of 1917. The strengthened D.Va subsequently continued in frontline service until increasing numbers of Fokker D.VII fighters became available during 1918.
The large 1:30 scale gives the aircraft considerable display presence and allows its distinctive construction to be reproduced in impressive detail. Features include the hand-painted red finish, detailed open cockpit, twin forward-firing machine guns, engine and radiator detailing, fixed undercarriage, interplane struts, external bracing wires and a separate propeller assembly.
Produced in a very small edition of only 150 aircraft and retired shortly after its August 2011 release, FW098A is now one of the scarcer King & Country First World War aviation models. This example is supplied as the aircraft only and does not include a separate Manfred von Richthofen pilot figure.
Fact Sheet
Brand: King & Country
Series: The Great War / Flight of Eagles
Model Code: FW098A
Aircraft: Albatros D.V
Associated Pilot: Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen
Pilot Nickname: The Red Baron
Associated Unit: Jagdstaffel 11
Operator: Luftstreitkräfte, Imperial German Air Service
Conflict: First World War
Theatre: Western Front
Date/Period: 1917
Scale: 1:30
Limited Edition Size: 150 aircraft worldwide
Release Date: August 2011
Status: Retired
Set Contents: Albatros D.V aircraft only
Pilot Figure: Not included
Country of Manufacture: China
Material: Hand-painted mixed-media construction with metal, resin, polystone and detailed sub-components
Special Features: Extremely low production run, all-red Manfred von Richthofen livery, period German national markings, detailed open cockpit, twin machine guns, engine and radiator detail, fixed undercarriage, interplane struts, external bracing wires and separate propeller assembly
Model Dimensions
Length: Approximately 9.6" or 24.4 cm
Width (Wingspan): Approximately 11.8" or 30 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- The model is in mint pre-owned condition overall.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present to the edges and corners.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
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Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
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For orders under £100.
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Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
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Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
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King & Country FW098A 1:30 Albatros D.V Manfred von Richthofen Red Baron WWI 1917
Sale price£350.00 GBP
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King & Country FW098A 1:30 Albatros D.V Manfred von Richthofen Red Baron WWI 1917
Sale price£350.00 GBP
- Description
- Condition
- Grading
- Shipping
- Returns
Description
An exceptionally rare and imposing 1:30 scale representation of the all-red Albatros D.V associated with Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary German fighter ace better known as the Red Baron. Released by King & Country as part of its First World War aircraft collection, FW098A recreates one of the colourful Albatros fighters flown by von Richthofen before he became permanently associated with the red Fokker Dr.I triplane.
Von Richthofen had already established himself as one of Germany's most successful fighter pilots while flying Albatros aircraft. After taking command of Jagdstaffel 11 in January 1917, he adopted increasingly prominent red markings for his personal aircraft, allowing both friendly and opposing pilots to identify him easily in the air.
King & Country presented this aircraft in a striking all-red finish with period-style German national crosses across the wings and fuselage. The relatively restrained markings allow the aircraft's elegant plywood-covered fuselage, broad biplane wings and unmistakable profile to remain the centre of attention.
The Albatros D.V entered service during 1917 as the final major development of the successful Albatros single-seat fighter family. It incorporated a streamlined plywood-covered fuselage and was powered by a water-cooled Mercedes inline engine. Its armament consisted of two synchronised 7.92 mm machine guns mounted directly in front of the cockpit.
Although the D.V experienced structural concerns surrounding its lower-wing arrangement, it remained an important German fighter during the latter half of 1917. The strengthened D.Va subsequently continued in frontline service until increasing numbers of Fokker D.VII fighters became available during 1918.
The large 1:30 scale gives the aircraft considerable display presence and allows its distinctive construction to be reproduced in impressive detail. Features include the hand-painted red finish, detailed open cockpit, twin forward-firing machine guns, engine and radiator detailing, fixed undercarriage, interplane struts, external bracing wires and a separate propeller assembly.
Produced in a very small edition of only 150 aircraft and retired shortly after its August 2011 release, FW098A is now one of the scarcer King & Country First World War aviation models. This example is supplied as the aircraft only and does not include a separate Manfred von Richthofen pilot figure.
Fact Sheet
Brand: King & Country
Series: The Great War / Flight of Eagles
Model Code: FW098A
Aircraft: Albatros D.V
Associated Pilot: Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen
Pilot Nickname: The Red Baron
Associated Unit: Jagdstaffel 11
Operator: Luftstreitkräfte, Imperial German Air Service
Conflict: First World War
Theatre: Western Front
Date/Period: 1917
Scale: 1:30
Limited Edition Size: 150 aircraft worldwide
Release Date: August 2011
Status: Retired
Set Contents: Albatros D.V aircraft only
Pilot Figure: Not included
Country of Manufacture: China
Material: Hand-painted mixed-media construction with metal, resin, polystone and detailed sub-components
Special Features: Extremely low production run, all-red Manfred von Richthofen livery, period German national markings, detailed open cockpit, twin machine guns, engine and radiator detail, fixed undercarriage, interplane struts, external bracing wires and separate propeller assembly
Model Dimensions
Length: Approximately 9.6" or 24.4 cm
Width (Wingspan): Approximately 11.8" or 30 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- The model is in mint pre-owned condition overall.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present to the edges and corners.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
UK Shipping
- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
International shipping is available and fully insured up to the total order value. Add items to your cart and enter your delivery address in the cart to see postage before checkout. If you buy multiple items, the cart will automatically combine shipping costs based on item weight.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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