WNW Felixstowes now available

[Alexis]

Not something I will be picking up , I have Rodens Felix , already build flashbacks W-29 and have Copper States W-12 . Still though I'm very excited for you guy's 




Terri

[Captain Slower]

"Coupe or Convertible?"  Went with the Coupe.   

[WarrenD]

Now that they've resurrected the W.29 with teh "Duelist" boxing, I wonder if they'll do the same with the R.E.8?  Now, that one I'll pick up. I sure didn't expect it to sell out as soon as it did.

Warren

[Michael Scarborough]

So....after looking at both F'stowes instructions and decals, it appears that it is up to the builder to create the really splashy markings. Has some one found anything to the contrary? For the iconic and bold markings on both versions, I see no decals, no masks, no patterns and not even profiles of both sides of the fuselage/hulls. How then are we to knowledgeably recreate the stripes, and or dazzle patterns accurately?

What am I missing?

Thanks.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

[eclarson]

So....after looking at both F'stowes instructions and decals, it appears that it is up to the builder to create the really splashy markings. Has some one found anything to the contrary? For the iconic and bold markings on both versions, I see no decals, no masks, no patterns and not even profiles of both sides of the fuselage/hulls. How then are we to knowledgeably recreate the stripes, and or dazzle patterns accurately?

What am I missing?

Thanks.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

I too was a little puzzled by the lack of profile views although for at least the early striped scheme the pattern would probably be the same on both sides.  I want to do the black and white early version and found it interesting that the starboard side pattern was based on a sketch as no photograph exists for it.  Speculative at best!  I had hoped black decals would have been provided for the patterns.  That thing will be a bear to mask by hand.  Maybe someone like Montex will come out with a mask set.  Or would Pheon consider tackling that as a decal project? 

Cheers,
Eric

[uncletony]

So....after looking at both F'stowes instructions and decals, it appears that it is up to the builder to create the really splashy markings.

What am I missing?

A couple rolls of Tamiya tape?

[Eric Armstrong]

So....after looking at both F'stowes instructions and decals, it appears that it is up to the builder to create the really splashy markings.

What am I missing?

A couple rolls of Tamiya tape?

We are modelers after all.  I can live with the idea of having to mask off the "dazzle" schemes.

[eclarson]

So....after looking at both F'stowes instructions and decals, it appears that it is up to the builder to create the really splashy markings.

What am I missing?

A couple rolls of Tamiya tape?

LOL!  I was thinking that too.  And a good supply of #11 blades.  :-)

Eric

[GrahamB]

I was only kidding about the 'dogfight double' in an earlier post. Must be psychic or something.

Everything too expensive for me though.

Cheers

Graham

[KitRookie37]

Hello to all,
It's a marvellous Christmas surprise !!
Sure, I'll buy the Felixstowes !! Perhaps, the Duellist. W29 price will be cheaper on Ebay... 
For masking, in France, we have that:
http://www.vanillajoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/silhouettea.jpg
I bought it with a group of friends (about 200 €) and it's very efficient. Software is free. We use oromask. For example, on my red Pfalz DXII, no transfert, only masks done with this machine.
Best regards.
Alain.

[Ian from Doncaster]

So....after looking at both F'stowes instructions and decals, it appears that it is up to the builder to create the really splashy markings.

What am I missing?

A couple rolls of Tamiya tape?

We are modelers after all.  I can live with the idea of having to mask off the "dazzle" schemes.

I agree, looking at the planking under the hull, getting decals to settle would be a challenge.  Masking much the same, but at least we can mask/unmask until we are ready to spray...

[PrzemoL]

Going to bed last night with the pillow-reading - the newest Windsock International issue with a 2-page first glimpse impressions on WNW Felixstowe by Ray, I had the feeiling something must happen this night in the WNW website. And behold! Felixstowes are on! So I have just ordered the late version. Now it is time to study the instructions!!!! I am soooo overjoyed!!!

[miecio52]

I sell some of my models 1/48, and buy an early version of my beloved Felixstowe and maybe someday providence will send in 1/32 capronni Voisin and CA3

[Flip Hendrickx]

Took an deep breath and ordered the Duelist kit this morning....   

Next step: explain to the misses 

[Ernie]

Flip, if I did that, I wouldn't have a missus!   Too rich
for my blood though.  Especially when I think I could
get 2 two-seaters and a scout for that price.  As Terri
said, I'm happy for everyone who is grabbing the big bird.

Cheers,
Ernie