Fun Modellbau Fokker E III Scale model kit in 1/3 scale

Fokker Fok. E III Scale model kit in 1/3 scale

- Can be built with ailerons or wing warping as in the original

The Fokker monoplanes were braced combat monoplanes with twist control, developed and produced during World War I by Anton Herman Gerard Fokker for the German Air Force. The aircraft were further developed into several types and used under the designations Fokker E.I to E.IV until around 1916.

The Fokker E.III arrived at the front in July 1915 and were considered a secret weapon. They were initially used purely defensively as escort protection for unarmed reconnaissance aircraft. However, after the flying aces Wintgens, Boelcke, and Immelmann achieved their first aerial victories in the fall of 1915, more and more German pilots went on the offensive. Soon, Allied losses began to mount, and by the winter of 1916, German Fokkers dominated the skies over the Western Front.

A replica that is as close to the original as possible, practical to handle, and suitable for all occasions—these are the characteristics of our model of the Fokker E.III.

For us, that means short assembly times, good-natured flight characteristics, and a wide range of uses, so that it can be flown even in higher wind speeds.

Fuselage construction:

The fuselage, wings, and tail are made of wood. The landing gear, the dome for the bracing, and the linkage parts for the tail are made of stainless steel.

The fuselage is constructed using our plug-in system, eliminating the need for a complex strip construction.

The engine cowling and the transitions from the cowling to the fuselage are included in the kit as GRP parts.

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Kit contents:

- All necessary laser-cut parts
- All turnbuckles
- Tension cables
- 8x FastRigg quick-release toggle sets
- Crush sleeves
- Fittings for the entire model
- Strongal plug-in tube for the pendulum rudder
- Cover tubes for tailplane
- Steel tube tension tower kit, fittings 

Landing gear:

- Landing gear kit, with all fittings, steel tubes, eye bolts, and screws
- Spring steel axles
- Scale wheels from DUBRO
- Modern (hidden) landing gear damping system with gas pressure
- Landing gear plan with dimensions and pictures for easy assembly.

- Scale Schwarzlose MG kit with accessories
- Aluminum sheets
- Screws
- Wooden strip material

- GRP engine cowling
- GRP cheeks

- 4-6 mm diagonal tape for the wing ribs
- 1/1 plan in German and English, basic description with pictures for assembly

- Windshield with frame
- Scale seat kit

Controls:

The model is controlled via throttle, elevator, aileron, and rudder. The rudders are designed as pendulum rudders, true to the original.

Wing warping:

If you want to build the model without ailerons, the kit includes extra ribs to replace the ailerons. Our tension tower has two pulleys that allow the rear upper cables of the wing to run freely, enabling warping. The warping control is outlined in the plan but requires some work on your part.

Technical data:

Wingspan: 3200 mm
Length: 2150 mm with tail removed
Engine cowling diameter: 345 mm
Engine: 65-150 cc
Weight: 16-17 kg

Airfoil: Original Fokker