Albatros D.V / D.Va, for those of you who haven't already figured it out.

Pfalz D.IIIa , need I say more !

It is the worlds sexiest aircraft

Maybe I should have asked why it is your favorite also. Since Terri already answered it, I think I will add my reasoning. Sleek lines, wood and lozenge. Could a person ask for anything cooler than that?

I like so many of them for so many reasons, as i imagine most here do, but if I was to declare a favorite, I would say Sopwith Camel. Squat, small, all business and dangerous to everyone. Snoopy being the most famous "pilot" helps too.

I vote for the Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5. I really like the lines of that bird. Now if I could only learn how to rig the wings right! Yikes! Russell

If I have to make a choice, I'll take an Oeffag-Albatros D.III in Polish markings. Sworl camouflage cloth, anyone?

A close second is certainly the Pfalz D.IIIa, though.

-YL

To paraphrase Monty Python

Albatross,Albatross
errrr 2 choc ices
I have got ant choc ices only this F****N Albatross D I DII DIII DV DVa

Chris
Oh yeah and the Tri tri tri plane Fokker,and the Brisfit.
Ps Q?
How many of these have I built??

a)0
b)0
c)0
d all of the above

It just has to be the Albatros DIII (OAW)

Lol

I love the German Gotha

The Junkers D.1 (yes the monoplane) because I hate rigging
But I like the corrugated surface, (it was an innovation of his time) and i like the fact that It was too strong aircraft.

Cheers Nick

Hi Carl

There are so many! But I've always really liked the Sopwith Pup. Just such classic proportions. I'll definitely get the Wingnuts kit next year.

All the best

Rowan

mmm... good question...
I am new to WW1 modelling, but what actracts me is that those old oddy thing actually did fly !
So I like improbable planes: the DH 2 is not a plane, it's a coffee cup with wings! and the Fokker Dr.I comes directly from Cartoonia!
These are my pics!

ciao
Edo

Merlin, a man after my own heart however for me it is the Strutter
Classic Sopwith lines with enough room to bring a friend and a picnic.

eduard: please reissue the flashback kit.

Nieuport 17 and beyond (excluding the 28). Don't know why, just always liked them.

It has got to be the FE 2b - love fees, or it could be a RE 8 Harry Tate or maybe a BE 2 series, you know I can't decide. One thing for sure Wingnut Wings releases - can,t wait.

Isn't it great being spoiled for choice in WW1, makes a change from endless line s of Spit's and 109's

Ted

I'm guessing that Snoopy's doghouse with wings will not count............. So I would go with the Fokker Dr.I. I do not have a great knowledge of WW1 aircraft other than what I view on this site. The more you read about WW1 aircraft and their pilots--the more you respect and enjoy that era. The chivalry and wide array of colorful aircraft really draws you into it.

I chose the Dr.I because as a child I was a big "Peanuts" fan (probably more of a Snoopy/Woodstock fan) and there was a fair amount of exposure to the red baron vs. snoopy conflict. Although Richthofen flew many aircraft( I have heard and read)--he has been associated with the Dr.1 for the most part (In my eyes). So therefore--the red tri wing aircraft has been etched into my brain as my favorite WW1 aircraft. Plus, I think it looks really cool in black!!! (Thanks to the Flyboys movie for that one!!)

Gotha GV for me...something about those long wings....must be the sailplane lover in me.
The engine pods "floating" between the wings gets me going as well.
Just a cool looking plane IMHO.

DH 2, a motorized kite. I always liked the look of this pusher plane. And since I'm not really an airplane person, I won't try guessing at the name cause I'll mess this up...but the very early German A/C that looked like a bird was pretty cool

C.

I really like the look of the Nieuport 17. It looks agile and graceful.

Taube? maybe

Too many to list here,but the most favored would be the SPAD XIII.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

So far, Monty Python seems to have gotten it right

Albatros D series 4 votes
Gotha series 2 votes
DH2 2 votes
Nieuport series 2 votes
Pfalz D.IIIa 1 vote
Sopwith Camel 1 vote
SE 5. 1 vote
Sopwith Pup 1 vote
Sopwith Strutter 1 vote
FE 2b 1 vote
Fokker Dr.I 1 vote


Mentioned as second favorites
Fokker Dr.i 2 votes
Pfalz D.IIIa 1 vote
Bristol F.2b 1 vote
Junkers J.1 1 vote
RE-8 1 vote
Harry Tate 1 vote
BE-2 1 vote

It has to be the Sopwith Camel.

Why? - just the looks of it.

Taube definitely! Thanks

C.

It is a beauty. It goes along with design and engineering principles of the era. If it looks good, it must fly good.

You know on second thoughts, my favourite would have to be the Sopwith Triplane.

Many moons ago before Snoopy began his epic battle with the Red Baron, I used to build models. I had a lot of 1/72 scale ones, almost all WWI biplanes. Of these 1/72 scale ones, I only remember a red Albatross.

My first 1/48 scale kit was an Aurora Sopwith Triplane. It was molded in black plastic, and though the raised decal markings were a little irksome - it was overshadowed by the unique, eccentric look of the plane. I think I paid for it by selling Toronto Globe and Mail Newspapers door to door.

In those days, kits really were pretty well all 'weekend' kits. You learned how to handle enamel painted parts that were nearly dry so that you could glue them in place and pretty well get in done in a weekend.

I liked WWI biplanes because you didn't have to decide to make them wheels up, or wheels down - they looked equally good hanging from the ceiling, or on a mantle shelf (I had a fire place in my room)

But I digress. Undoubtedly the coolest looking plane was the Tripe. The Fokker was a little over the top - a little too gothic looking with the scallopped bat wings and Iron crosses. The Sopwith was all cool efficiency. And, being a little proud of my English heritage, I related to its slightly dorky look. :-)

Cheers,