Fokker E.V (various scales)

The Fokker E.V or D.VIII (as it was variously called) combined the strong, unbraced upper wing of the Fokker D.VII with a 110hp rotary engine to create a handy, maneuverable plane with great sight lines for the pilot. The first six E.V planes were rushed to the front for combat evaluation with Jasta 6. Shortages of castor oil and wing failures led to their temporary withdrawal on 21 August. Adjustments were made to the wing and the type was cleared for combat in late October, but by this time the renamed D.VIIIs had a few scant weeks as "remarketing".

It was, in fact, failures in workmanship in the Fokker wing factory at Perzina that resulted in these catastrophic problems with the E.V, and it took until late September 1918 that they could be rooted out and corrected. All of the rebuilt and newly-built planes with new wings were redesignated the D.VIII. It was not until 24 October that the D.VIII reappeared at the front, and as of 1 November 1918 there were only 85 at the front.

Despite the modest engine power, the E.V was found to be nimble, somewhat between the Dr.I and D.VII, and the visibility from the cockpit was outstanding. Experiments with improved engines were well under way and may have paid fruit had the war lasted longer.

This product comes in both 1:144 and 1:285/6mm/1:288 scales.  At 1:285, you get four aeroplane models, connected by sprues.  You'll have to remove the sprues carefully with a hobby knife and file down any excess.

For more info and gaming details, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Fokker_E.V.