{"product_id":"king-country-fw098a-1-30-albatros-d-v-manfred-von-richthofen-red-baron-wwi-1917","title":"King \u0026 Country FW098A 1:30 Albatros D.V Manfred von Richthofen Red Baron WWI 1917","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released by King \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKing \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Great War \/ Flight of Eagles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e FW098A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albatros D.V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Pilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Baron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jagdstaffel 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftstreitkräfte, Imperial German Air Service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConflict:\u003c\/strong\u003e First World War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1917\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 aircraft worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albatros D.V aircraft only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Figure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted mixed-media construction with metal, resin, polystone and detailed sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9.6\" or 24.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11.8\" or 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in mint pre-owned condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present to the edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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