FPW Model 48N829 Oberursel U.III 1/48

The resin accessory Oberursel U.III 1/48 from the renowned Polish manufacturer FPW Model is a high-quality replica of the German air-cooled 14-cylinder rotary engine used in aviation during World War I. This precisely reproduced component in 1/48 scale allows you to significantly enhance the level of detail in historical aircraft models, especially those requiring one of the most advanced engines of the Great War period.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of origin (original): Germany (German Empire)
• Material: high-quality 3D printed resin
• Product category: Resin accessory for plastic and resin models
• Represents: Oberursel U.III engine – a 14-cylinder rotary engine, designed in 1916 and used in fighters such as the Fokker Dr.I and Pfalz D.VIII
• Historical period: World War I (1914–1918)

Historical description: The Oberursel U.III engine is a German licensed version of the Gnome Double Lambda engine, designed to power the most advanced fighters of its era. It was mostly used between 1917–1918, enabling aircraft to achieve better performance thanks to its twin-row cylinder arrangement and roughly 160 HP output. One famous example is the Fokker Dr.I triplane of Manfred von Richthofen, known as the “Red Baron.”

This product was made using exceptionally precise 3D resin printing, allowing even the finest details such as cooling fins, ignition wires, and the engine crankcase to be reproduced. It fits most 1/48 scale World War I aircraft kits, helping to increase the realism of both finished models and expanding collections.

We recommend the FPW Model 48N829 Oberursel U.III 1/48 to all modelers interested in WWI aviation, especially those wishing to distinguish their models with the highest quality finish. This accessory is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers—the difficulty of assembly is rated 3/5 (experience with resin materials and basic finishing is required).

Especially recommended for competition projects and educational dioramas. By choosing this product, you invest in maximum realism and historical authenticity for the models in your collection.