Fokker D.VII 'Sieben Schwaben' Limited Edition Kit

BLACK FRIDAY 2024 - LIMITED EDITION KIT

Available to order up until CYBER MONDAY 2nd December

Making History

There is no other aircraft, from my recollection, that possesses a livery depicting an ancient German fable. But the Fokker D.VII in this exclusive kit has the 'Sieben Schwaben' (Seven Men from Swabia) depicted in battle with a hare, using their one shared spear. According to the tale, the men had mistaken the animal for a Dragon. The story is really an olden day 'blonde joke' about the people of Swabia and is thought to have been told by those in neighbouring areas of Germany as a tongue-in-cheek insult to the region. 

Read more about the Sieben Schwaben Tale.

Why Wilhelm Scheutzel had this scene depicted on his aircraft is not entirely clear. Was the art an ironic comment on the folly of war, an insult to the Allies that they would flee like rabbits or perhaps Scheutzel liked the war cry given by the leader of the Seven Schwaben in his attack on the rabbit: "then let us boldly advance to the fight, and thus we shall show our valour and might"?

Whatever the true reason, the artwork is certainly worth replicating and with the Microaces method of digitally printing directly onto the kit material, you get a superbly detailed facsimile of the original in miniature.

Unique Display Board 

This Limited Edition Kit also includes a printed display board showing a depiction of the fable originally printed onto a series of postcards depicting the story.

A very unique model with an incredible story that brings history back to life!

THIS is the 2022 'Revised' Fokker D.VII Kit Specification

Originally released briefly in 2016, this Limited Edition Kit gets the full make-over introduced in our other Fokker DVII kits in 2022; including improved details, additional scale parts and refined components that sends the 1/24th scale micro RC model to new heights. 

Selecting the right receiver to complete your kit:

The Microaces AIO 5CH micro receiver is available with the following protocols. If unsure, check your transmitter instruction manual to find out which protocol(s) it uses. Then select the compatible receiver protocol below to view the appropriate receiver to add to your order.

3D Printed Pilots

A fantastic enhancement to the kit, that really upgrades the level of realism is a 3 dimensional, 1/24th scale pilot. Add one to your order for the ultimate 'finishing touch'! Click on the image to see the range! 

3D Printed Detail Pack

Further enhance the realism of your model through the addition of the 3D Printed Detail pack, with scale Spandau Machine Guns and accurate engine and exhaust parts too.

Click on the image for further details:

Specification

Aero Fokker D.VII Model

*Now included in the kit

Kit Content

Video

Assembly Guide

The Assembly Guide for this model is included in the kit.