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King & Country FW098A 1:30 Albatros D.V Manfred von Richthofen Red Baron WWI 1917
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Description
An exceptionally rare and imposing 1:30 scale representation of the all-red Albatros D.V associated with Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary German fighter ace better known as the Red Baron. Released by King & Country as part of its First World War aircraft collection, FW098A recreates one of the colourful Albatros fighters flown by von Richthofen before he became permanently associated with the red Fokker Dr.I triplane.
Von Richthofen had already established himself as one of Germany's most successful fighter pilots while flying Albatros aircraft. After taking command of Jagdstaffel 11 in January 1917, he adopted increasingly prominent red markings for his personal aircraft, allowing both friendly and opposing pilots to identify him easily in the air.
King & Country presented this aircraft in a striking all-red finish with period-style German national crosses across the wings and fuselage. The relatively restrained markings allow the aircraft's elegant plywood-covered fuselage, broad biplane wings and unmistakable profile to remain the centre of attention.
The Albatros D.V entered service during 1917 as the final major development of the successful Albatros single-seat fighter family. It incorporated a streamlined plywood-covered fuselage and was powered by a water-cooled Mercedes inline engine. Its armament consisted of two synchronised 7.92 mm machine guns mounted directly in front of the cockpit.
Although the D.V experienced structural concerns surrounding its lower-wing arrangement, it remained an important German fighter during the latter half of 1917. The strengthened D.Va subsequently continued in frontline service until increasing numbers of Fokker D.VII fighters became available during 1918.
The large 1:30 scale gives the aircraft considerable display presence and allows its distinctive construction to be reproduced in impressive detail. Features include the hand-painted red finish, detailed open cockpit, twin forward-firing machine guns, engine and radiator detailing, fixed undercarriage, interplane struts, external bracing wires and a separate propeller assembly.
Produced in a very small edition of only 150 aircraft and retired shortly after its August 2011 release, FW098A is now one of the scarcer King & Country First World War aviation models. This example is supplied as the aircraft only and does not include a separate Manfred von Richthofen pilot figure.
Fact Sheet
Brand: King & Country
Series: The Great War / Flight of Eagles
Model Code: FW098A
Aircraft: Albatros D.V
Associated Pilot: Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen
Pilot Nickname: The Red Baron
Associated Unit: Jagdstaffel 11
Operator: Luftstreitkräfte, Imperial German Air Service
Conflict: First World War
Theatre: Western Front
Date/Period: 1917
Scale: 1:30
Limited Edition Size: 150 aircraft worldwide
Release Date: August 2011
Status: Retired
Set Contents: Albatros D.V aircraft only
Pilot Figure: Not included
Country of Manufacture: China
Material: Hand-painted mixed-media construction with metal, resin, polystone and detailed sub-components
Special Features: Extremely low production run, all-red Manfred von Richthofen livery, period German national markings, detailed open cockpit, twin machine guns, engine and radiator detail, fixed undercarriage, interplane struts, external bracing wires and separate propeller assembly
Model Dimensions
Length: Approximately 9.6" or 24.4 cm
Width (Wingspan): Approximately 11.8" or 30 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- The model is in mint pre-owned condition overall.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present to the edges and corners.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
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- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
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King & Country FW098A 1:30 Albatros D.V Manfred von Richthofen Red Baron WWI 1917
Sale price£350.00 GBP
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Description
An exceptionally rare and imposing 1:30 scale representation of the all-red Albatros D.V associated with Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary German fighter ace better known as the Red Baron. Released by King & Country as part of its First World War aircraft collection, FW098A recreates one of the colourful Albatros fighters flown by von Richthofen before he became permanently associated with the red Fokker Dr.I triplane.
Von Richthofen had already established himself as one of Germany's most successful fighter pilots while flying Albatros aircraft. After taking command of Jagdstaffel 11 in January 1917, he adopted increasingly prominent red markings for his personal aircraft, allowing both friendly and opposing pilots to identify him easily in the air.
King & Country presented this aircraft in a striking all-red finish with period-style German national crosses across the wings and fuselage. The relatively restrained markings allow the aircraft's elegant plywood-covered fuselage, broad biplane wings and unmistakable profile to remain the centre of attention.
The Albatros D.V entered service during 1917 as the final major development of the successful Albatros single-seat fighter family. It incorporated a streamlined plywood-covered fuselage and was powered by a water-cooled Mercedes inline engine. Its armament consisted of two synchronised 7.92 mm machine guns mounted directly in front of the cockpit.
Although the D.V experienced structural concerns surrounding its lower-wing arrangement, it remained an important German fighter during the latter half of 1917. The strengthened D.Va subsequently continued in frontline service until increasing numbers of Fokker D.VII fighters became available during 1918.
The large 1:30 scale gives the aircraft considerable display presence and allows its distinctive construction to be reproduced in impressive detail. Features include the hand-painted red finish, detailed open cockpit, twin forward-firing machine guns, engine and radiator detailing, fixed undercarriage, interplane struts, external bracing wires and a separate propeller assembly.
Produced in a very small edition of only 150 aircraft and retired shortly after its August 2011 release, FW098A is now one of the scarcer King & Country First World War aviation models. This example is supplied as the aircraft only and does not include a separate Manfred von Richthofen pilot figure.
Fact Sheet
Brand: King & Country
Series: The Great War / Flight of Eagles
Model Code: FW098A
Aircraft: Albatros D.V
Associated Pilot: Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen
Pilot Nickname: The Red Baron
Associated Unit: Jagdstaffel 11
Operator: Luftstreitkräfte, Imperial German Air Service
Conflict: First World War
Theatre: Western Front
Date/Period: 1917
Scale: 1:30
Limited Edition Size: 150 aircraft worldwide
Release Date: August 2011
Status: Retired
Set Contents: Albatros D.V aircraft only
Pilot Figure: Not included
Country of Manufacture: China
Material: Hand-painted mixed-media construction with metal, resin, polystone and detailed sub-components
Special Features: Extremely low production run, all-red Manfred von Richthofen livery, period German national markings, detailed open cockpit, twin machine guns, engine and radiator detail, fixed undercarriage, interplane struts, external bracing wires and separate propeller assembly
Model Dimensions
Length: Approximately 9.6" or 24.4 cm
Width (Wingspan): Approximately 11.8" or 30 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- The model is in mint pre-owned condition overall.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present to the edges and corners.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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