Many thanks to Paul at The Model Cellar for letting us know that Merit International are developing a range of 1:24 WWI aircraft. Two subjects have been announced so far - the Fokker Dr.1 and S.E.5a.

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Thanks!

Frankly speaking the plastic parts do not look too promising, do they?

http://earlyaero.com/merit-international-to-release-124-fokker-dr-1-in-november/

Mikko

Any info on whether aftermarket companies are working on upgrades for this? Mainly source for 1/24 seatbelts and improved Spandau machineguns?

Hi Ivan

All I've heard of so far is The Model Cellar's accompanying figures. Manfred von Richthofen is the first:



Paul's first-hand appraisal of the Fokker was "it's pretty cool... pretty cool to have a kit of it THAT size!". The kits are certainly coming in at a very attractive price in the UK that'll mean it won't break the bank to add whatever aftermarket extras are available.

All the best

Rowan