How many pieces are in Red Baron?

Set 10024 has 670 pieces made up of 140 different part types. It does not include any minifigures.

Which colours does it use most?

Mainly red, light grey, black and dark grey. Red is the colour of the body and wings, and the rest are used for mechanical details.

Is it a display model or a toy?

It leans towards display. You can still play with it as long as you handle the wings gently.

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LEGO® Red Baron

Red Baron is a 2002 Creator model of the famous red First World War triplane. With 670 pieces it makes a neat display piece for anyone who likes building aircraft.

Set number: 10024
Year: 2002
Pieces: 670
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Creator Expert
Different parts: 177

What can I build with it?

Parts list 177

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (9)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

What the model shows

The real aircraft was the red Fokker triplane flown by Manfred von Richthofen. Three stacked wings, a short fuselage and the bold paint scheme make it easy to recognise, and the set picks up exactly those features. There are no minifigures in the box, so everything is about the plane itself. Once it is finished it sits happily on a shelf or in a display case, where the layered wings are the first thing you notice. Seen from the side, the three pairs of wings give the model a distinctive profile that keeps catching your eye as you turn it.

Colours and part mix

The main colours are red, light grey, black and dark grey. Red covers the fuselage and wings, while the grey and black pieces handle the engine, undercarriage, struts and cockpit details. With 140 different part types across 670 pieces, many elements appear several times. That makes the parts list on this page useful if you are hunting for particular colours for your own ideas, or checking a second-hand copy.

On the bench

A set of this size fits comfortably into an evening or two. The interesting stage is the wing assembly, because the model has to stay sturdy even though it is made from many small elements. If you know other Creator sets from the early 2000s, the building style will feel familiar and the steps are easy to follow. It is a manageable project for newcomers and a pleasant addition for collectors. Because there are no figures to fiddle with, the build stays calm and focused, and at the end you can see exactly what you have made from all those small pieces.

Building on from here

Released in 2002, the set is now mostly found second-hand. If you already have a copy, the parts list helps you check that nothing is missing. You can also use the What can I build tool on this page to see which other models your collection could make, including these 670 pieces. That way the Red Baron does not have to be the only aircraft that comes out of the box.

FAQ

How many pieces are in Red Baron?: Set 10024 has 670 pieces made up of 140 different part types. It does not include any minifigures.
Which colours does it use most?: Mainly red, light grey, black and dark grey. Red is the colour of the body and wings, and the rest are used for mechanical details.
Is it a display model or a toy?: It leans towards display. You can still play with it as long as you handle the wings gently.

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