{"product_id":"moc-198478-fokker-e-v-d-viii-wwi-fighter-aircraft-building-blocks","title":"MOC-198478 Fokker E.V (D.VIII) WWI Fighter Aircraft Building Blocks","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep back into the early era of aviation history with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOC-198478 Fokker E.V (D.VIII) WWI Fighter Aircraft Building Blocks Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed and authorized by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlessandroMaffioli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this 233-piece aircraft model recreates one of the most distinctive fighter planes from the final stage of World War I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFokker E.V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, later renamed the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFokker D.VIII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was a German parasol-wing monoplane fighter designed by Reinhold Platz and produced by Fokker-Flugzeugwerke. Entering service in the final months of World War I, the aircraft represented an advanced design for its time with its clean parasol wing configuration and lightweight structure. After early wing-related issues, improvements led to the aircraft being redesignated as the Fokker D.VIII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis detailed building model captures the aircraft’s unique silhouette with a gray and white color scheme, large upper wing, brown propeller, compact fuselage, and carefully designed landing gear. Despite its smaller size, the model preserves the elegant engineering style of early fighter aircraft and makes an excellent historical aviation display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e233-PIECE WWI FIGHTER AIRCRAFT MODEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a detailed representation of one of the final operational German fighters of World War I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESIGNED BY ALESSANDROMAFFIOLI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOC-198478 is designed and authorized by AlessandroMaffioli with attention to historical aircraft proportions and recognizable details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORICAL WWI AIRCRAFT DESIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fokker E.V (D.VIII) was among the last Fokker aircraft to enter service with the German Luftstreitkräfte during World War I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDISTINCTIVE PARASOL-WING STRUCTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model recreates the aircraft’s unusual upper-wing configuration, compact body design, propeller, and landing gear arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMPACT AVIATION DISPLAY MODEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a finished size of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.7 cm × 24 cm × 8.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this aircraft is ideal for aviation collections, historical displays, and desktop decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEARLY AVIATION ENGINEERING DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe simple yet elegant structure reflects the design philosophy of early fighter aircraft, making it a unique addition to military aviation collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece Count: 233 Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft: Fokker E.V \/ D.VIII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: World War I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 19.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 24 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 8.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: ABS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: AlessandroMaffioli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWI aviation enthusiasts, military history collectors, aircraft model fans, historical vehicle collectors, and builders interested in early aviation design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFokker E.V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a German fighter aircraft designed by Reinhold Platz and manufactured by Fokker-Flugzeugwerke during World War I. It was the final Fokker aircraft to become operational with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuftstreitkräfte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, entering service shortly before the end of the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing several accidents caused by structural wing failures, the aircraft received modifications and was redesignated as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFokker D.VIII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Known by the nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Flying Razor”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in later aviation literature, the D.VIII is remembered for achieving the distinction of recording the final aerial victory of World War I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LesDiy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928053821614,"sku":"3664560","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/2232\/3545\/files\/af263a59-0e8e-4e07-b85a-b6c0a6386645.jpg?v=1787279963","url":"https:\/\/www.lesdiy.com\/en-ca\/products\/moc-198478-fokker-e-v-d-viii-wwi-fighter-aircraft-building-blocks","provider":"LesDiy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}