Hi Bud,
I don't feel bad at all, in fact I am highly delighted that WNW have chosen to release another brand new kit.
However I stand by my original comment that it looks too similar to the previously released Rumpler for me to invest in one due to my limited space for display. For that reason I sadly chose not to invest in the massive Gotha, much though I would like to.
Albatros1234 made a valid point that they are two different beasts much like say the Sopwith Camel and Sopwith Snipe.
Superficially though they do look alike.
Maybe he thought I could not tell the difference?
Enjoy your modelling, this is the golden age of WW1 modelling for us.
Best wishes,
Dave in Dubai
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Don't feel bad, Dave. I had the same initial reaction. Then, while studying the respective Datafiles to determine whether I wanted an early Rumpler or a DFW, I noticed that the Rumpler has a distinctly swept-back wing while the DFW's is straight as a board. Although the rudders and fins are quite similar, the tail planes are quite different. Different radiator configurations. Different colors and schemes. I'm now considering both. The only thing holding me back is the size, me still deeply entrenched in the 1/48 realm.
Cheers,
Bud
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