Despite the fact that I've only ever built armour one of my family has given me this kit. I was going to put it on ebay to fund my Sherman obsession but the translation of the wing slogan "Kennscht mi' noch" intrigues me so much that I'm tempted to build it myself. Are there any reviews online? Can it be built out of the box? Is it suitable as a first aircraft build?

Here you go mate, you lucky sod..... :-)
Fokker Dr 1 review
Fokker Dr 1 review

I built her OOB several years ago. No problems whatsoever. Getting the 3 wings aligned is nothing that one who builds individual track links can't handle.

The words mean something like "You won't get me!"

JTPRR your thinking of "Du doch Nicht!!"

Kennscht mi' noch? means "Can you know me?" or the more familar "Can you remember me?" The DML / Dragon kit is an easy build but there are a couple of pitfalls. To get the wings lined up right you will have to modifiy the lower wing cut out. Then make sure the middle wing is parallel. Trim 1/64th of an inch from all ends of the interplane (outer wing) struts. Drill holes for the front landing gear legs.

To go the extra mile you can...
Trim the inner edges of the engine cowling for a more scale appearance. Sand the wings undersurfaces or add simulated rib caps with heat stretched sprue. The horizontal stabilizer - tail area is a little large and needs cutting down and as a consequence the elevartors will as well. I am talking about a contest quality build here.

For more see;
http://www.wwi-n-plastic.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=38
Only the CD is available. The download was discontinued.

Funny, I never thought much of WWI aircraft until I watched a special on them while vacationing in Orlando. Gained a whole new respect and appreciation for them.

Thanks guys, very helpful.