Author Topic: New 1/32 Fokker D.VIII?? (Read 4244 times)

Nanks · « **on:** April 13, 2017, 03:13:16 PM »

Never heard of this manufacturer before, but they have a forthcoming D.VIII it would appear, good for those who are having trouble sourcing the Avis kit, Hannants has it in their future releases https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MM32-001

Juan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2017, 08:56:52 PM »

The people selling on eBay state will ship April 20 (pre-order), some also have pictures of content including plastic, decals and PE.

petrov27 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2017, 10:06:53 PM »

Wow the decal with this appears to have an Udet scheme with the LO! marking - I assume this is a conjectural scheme? Can't say I ever heard that a D.VIII carried those markings?

RAGIII · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2017, 11:54:26 PM »

This is a re make/ re issue of the Avis Kit with some PE added and new decals. They also said the wing was new. See this thread for more info:

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8303.0

RAGIII

TobyCoulson · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2017, 02:55:32 AM »

Quote from: RAGIII on April 13, 2017, 11:54:26 PM

This is a re make/ re issue of the Avis Kit with some PE added and new decals. They also said the wing was new. See this thread for more info:

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8303.0

RAGIII

The link I posted from Scalemates on the other thread suggested it was a brand new tooling.

RAGIII · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2017, 09:34:06 AM »

Quote from: TobyCoulson on April 14, 2017, 02:55:32 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on April 13, 2017, 11:54:26 PM
This is a re make/ re issue of the Avis Kit with some PE added and new decals. They also said the wing was new. See this thread for more info:

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8303.0

RAGIII
The link I posted from Scalemates on the other thread suggested it was a brand new tooling.

The Sprue Shots Posted in multiple places show this to be the Avis Plastic. That being said the Avis Plastic is good!

RAGIII

Rob_Owens · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2017, 12:03:11 PM »

Rags is right; the sprue/parts layout is exactly the same as the AviS kit, right down to the "bare" LMG 08's for which AviS did not include PE jackets.

mike in calif · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2017, 12:36:24 PM »

Now included.

Nanks · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2017, 05:14:02 PM »

Hmmm just have to decide whether to buy it and risk the wrath of the wife or await the wingnut wings kit and risk her wrath....

RAGIII · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2017, 11:58:44 PM »

Quote from: Nanks on April 14, 2017, 05:14:02 PM

Hmmm just have to decide whether to buy it and risk the wrath of the wife or await the wingnut wings kit and risk her wrath....

Mine is on the way from the Ukraine. I originally missed the Limited run Avis kit and for years felt that a release from WNW was imminent

I finally started seriously looking for the Avis kit a few months ago and luckily found one. Knowing I want to do another I was not willing to miss another "Limited" run! So the short answer IMHO is don't hesitate too long

RAGIII

Juan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2017, 02:30:40 AM »

Agree with Rick, they are selling fast on eBay (supposed to be limited to a run of 500)

Nanks · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2017, 04:14:01 PM »

Ordered!

lcarroll · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2017, 11:06:45 PM »

The listing is now showing as expired, I waited too long! I've registered an "EMail me when in stock" notice with Hannants. I need to act faster on these opportunities!
Cheers,
Lance

Russell · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2017, 12:23:09 AM »

Quote from: lcarroll on April 16, 2017, 11:06:45 PM

The listing is now showing as expired, I waited too long! I've registered an "EMail me when in stock" notice with Hannants. I need to act faster on these opportunities!
Cheers,
Lance

There are others listed on eBay though. I ordered one this morning as I thought it was worth a try at the price.

Regards
Russell

lcarroll · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2017, 03:27:23 AM »

Thanks Russell, I'll take a look!
Cheers,
Lance