Oeffag C.II (various scales)

While Oesterreichische Flugzeugfabrik A.G. (Oeffag) may be more famous for their license-produced Albatros fighters, the also produced a line of C-class observation planes.  The handsome C.II was first accepted in October 1916 and they were produced in two Series of thirty-two aircraft each.  The first series (52) served with ten Fliks on the Russian front.  The second series (52.5) were delivered between February and June 1917, where they served in Russia, Romania, and Albania.

The pilot's forward visibility was limited by the high-placed engine (moreso when the engine cowling was installed), and its speed and maneuverability were limited.  The Oeffag C.II was usually used for close-range spotting while the longer-range flights were left to the more capable Brandenburg C.I.

This model comes in 1:144 and 1:285/6mm/1:288 scales.  The 1:285 scale model comes with two aeroplanes and translucent, detachable propeller disks rather than propeller blades.  They are joined by disposable links to keep the price down, since single-part models are more affordable.  You can break the links with nail clippers, wire cutters, or similar.

DESIGNER NOTE:  Models at scales smaller than 1:144 may no longer be available.  Shapeways discontinued the material for which they were designed, and the newer materials require that each and every model be adjusted to thicken surfaces like wings.  If you are interested in a particular model in a small scale, please let me know and I will prioritize it higher in the queue.

For more details and gaming information, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Oeffag_C.I