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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: FarEast on November 27, 2015, 12:26:27 PM
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So the first surprise is the DH.9a 'Ninak' (Post War) and now we have a even nicer surprise for Christmas!
$119.00 of Albatros Goodness!
If you are having problems finding it follow this link!
http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/F5CC7AD0142C9D27A173E0DA1B70005A
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Purchased. Very nice surpise! I love the look of those early planes
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I don't see it on the website. HEEEELLLP!!
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click on the "and it's not the only one" banner...
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It's glorious!
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Apparently I ordered this 45 minutes ago, the guys I work with found me in the staff room dancing on the table and making aeroplane noises....... I don't remember any of it! ;D
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Spoked wheels are included! Look at spue D.
Stefan
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Look at the PE for even more detailed spoked wheels!
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Close up of the PE parts - Check out the name plate!!! Also found on the Post War Ninka and Bristol.
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The actual prototype is still hanging in "The Arsenal" in Vienna to this day.
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Another great release from WNW! :) :)
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I do like the woodgrain decals, if nothing else they make a great set of templates to cut your own from all the AM options out there
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very very very very cool,this is a release after me own heart, (german/2 seats/wood/linen/early war/no prior 1/32 kit) which means it meets all my hopes for a wnw release. absolutely love it. and its added to the list of must have wnw kits.the only thing i find upsetting about this release is the b.ii means there wont be a c.i by wnw which is my favorite 2 seat albatros. the c.i was designed to be an armed replacement for the b.ii . they look the practically the same when viewed from a distance but a review of the plans shows slight size and dimensional differences.
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Nice... well nice doesnt do it justice
SWMBO ordering as I type. Now for the wait & check every day on ParcelForces Tracker to see if it gets here before Xmas. How coud I resist, from the images the level of detail seems incredibly good. And its an Albatros! ;)
Wood grain decals are a really nice option as are some of the other optional decals & parts. Clearly a lot of thought and idea's from feedback has gone into this.
Keith
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Another superb release. Well done WNW ;)
vB
P.S. anyone got a link to the wood decals?
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So happy I was wrong about christmas release :D
last years ago I saw this beauty in Krakow aviation museum for first time and then in Vienna shortly after that... remember that moment when I for split of second imagined how it was done by wnw... I guess It is better than I even imagined!!! ;)
Fantastic aircraft!!!!
Cheerio
Lukas
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Another superb release. Well done WNW ;)
vB
P.S. anyone got a link to the wood decals?
Go to the 'Model Images' section ;)
;) I'm liking the look of those wood decals. Warm in tone with a tailors fit. Excellent.
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Wow, this wasn't at all what I expected. This is awesome, I just ordered mine!
Wingnuts is sure being sneaky about this release though. I'm not interested in the Ninak so if it wasn't for you guys, I would have missed this. Why would they make you click on one model to lead you to another that can't be found elsewhere on their site? Now they are just playing with us to see how dedicated we are! ???
George
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Wow, this wasn't at all what I expected. This is awesome, I just ordered mine!
Wingnuts is sure being sneaky about this release though. Why would they make you click on one model to lead you to another that can't be found elsewhere on their site? Now they are just playing with us to see how dedicated we are! ???
George
Hi!
I think they are just a bunch of sadists.... :P
Other than that nothing for me there... :-[
Ciao
Iwik
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Presumably given the longevity of Albatros B.II production we'll see WNW complement this early version with later examples.
Well, it would not have been my choice but it does look very nice indeed and it is good to see something from the early war period. I'll get one n due course.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Great start of the day! Just ordered Albatros B.II - it can be done in Polish post-war markings!
last years ago I saw this beauty in Krakow aviation museum for first time and then in Vienna shortly after that... remember that moment when I for split of second imagined how it was done by wnw... I guess It is better than I even imagined!!! ;)
Fantastic aircraft!!!!
Cheerio
Lukas
Kraków museum has a late version - B.IIa, some rearrangement of cooling system would be necessary to model it.
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click on the "and it's not the only one" banner...
I figured that out after my initial "panic". Cheers!!
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Lovely ;D,
How on earth do they keep it so secret! Quite bizarrely marketed though - I knew it was there but still couldn't find it..
Definitely not a mainstream model..
Guy
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Lovely ;D,
How on earth do they keep it so secret! Quite bizarrely marketed though - I knew it was there but still couldn't find it..
Definitely not a mainstream model..
Guy
I think it is brilliant -- a treat for the dedicated nuts whom they know will find it. (As we have.)
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Lovely ;D,
How on earth do they keep it so secret! Quite bizarrely marketed though - I knew it was there but still couldn't find it..
Definitely not a mainstream model..
Guy
One way to find out in advance WNW release plan, would be contacting Zdenko Bugan and by some Chinese torture squeeze an info from him. He seems to be an appointed test builder for them...
Just kidding, no offence meant, Mr. Bugan, if you are reading this.
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No, no, no no. Noooo
It should have been single seat fighter. I hate Alb. B :/
Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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I may "pop" for this one later, for now I'm waiting for the Camel release which wouldn't surprise me in the next week or so........ stranger things have happened! ???
Cheers,
Lance
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very very very very cool,this is a release after me own heart, (german/2 seats/wood/linen/early war/no prior 1/32 kit) which means it meets all my hopes for a wnw release. absolutely love it. and its added to the list of must have wnw kits.the only thing i find upsetting about this release is the b.ii means there wont be a c.i by wnw which is my favorite 2 seat albatros. the c.i was designed to be an armed replacement for the b.ii . they look the practically the same when viewed from a distance but a review of the plans shows slight size and dimensional differences.
I ordered the Albatros. If the Camel shows up soon I'll get that as well. One advantage of having grown sons and an understanding wife is that I have a little more "disposable income" than I used to. I acknowledged to myself long ago that when it comes to WNW, I'm helpless to resist :)
v/r,
Rob
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Nice kit, and i'll get one in due course as well, unless one shows up under the tree...
Nice touch with the separate PE nameplate too.
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Just come home from a days shopping in Bury St Edmunds to find this lovely surprise. Just have to convince the 'chancellor' I need one ;)
Suuuuuuue dear, about that new coat you were thinking of ;) ;)
No not really - I don't have that sort of problem.
Tug
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Hi.
Guess you've notice the Be2c "early" in the background. Next one out?
Since there is an Albatros BII Late in the making, I wouldn't be surprised they'd do the same with a Be2c late.
What'd'you think?
Ciao
Iwik
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Bought, now I hope someone will do more interesting decals :)
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http://misc.kitreview.com/bookreviews/albatrosbookreviewrb_1.htm
A long time ago released in Poland.
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Hi.
Guess you've notice the Be2c "early" in the background. Next one out?
Since there is an Albatros BII Late in the making, I wouldn't be surprised they'd do the same with a Be2c late.
What'd'you think?
Ciao
Iwik
Just a matter of time on the BE2c, methinks..
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Couldn't resist this one when I saw it this morning and put in my order right away.
Cheers,
Gary
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I ordered the Albatros. If the Camel shows up soon I'll get that as well. One advantage of having grown sons and an understanding wife is that I have a little more "disposable income" than I used to. I acknowledged to myself long ago that when it comes to WNW, I'm helpless to resist :)
v/r,
Rob
Rob, I'm in the same boat with 3 grown sons. Isn't it great? We've paid our dues, now it's finally our turn! ;D I also ordered the Alb. and I'll get the a Camel as soon as WnW lets me!
George
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Well ordered mine and OMG the exchange rate sucks. Between last night when I saw the release and this morning it cost an extra buck. Oh well. I did luck out though and found that Albatros B.II book on amazon for $20 Cdn coming up from Edmonton. so it should be here next week :)
James
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A very pleasant surprise!!
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If you're quick the datafile is still cheap on the windsock site. Not for long....
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Well, I'm as tickled as can be for all y'all that are dedicated 1/32nd modelers, I really am. :D :) ;D Even I am tempted to place an order. (Just ordered a bunch of stuff off of the Eduard site in my preferred scale.) I am tempted, sorely tempted I tell you.
Warren
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Also, correct me if I'm wring, but in the series of "Blue Max Airmen", there are quite a few PlM winners that got their start on this a/c. That means a lot of cool, historic schemes if one wishes to build a series of a/c used by one particular ace.
Just sayin',
Warren
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If you're quick the datafile is still cheap on the windsock site. Not for long....
Thanks for the tip, Dave. I'll order one right now.
George
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Great start of the day! Just ordered Albatros B.II - it can be done in Polish post-war markings!
last years ago I saw this beauty in Krakow aviation museum for first time and then in Vienna shortly after that... remember that moment when I for split of second imagined how it was done by wnw... I guess It is better than I even imagined!!! ;)
Fantastic aircraft!!!!
Cheerio
Lukas
I know Prze ;) but Im pretty much assuming there will be late version in the future ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
Kraków museum has a late version - B.IIa, some rearrangement of cooling system would be necessary to model it.
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All,
While I'm quite pleased with the newest WNW release I'm also slightly disappointed . Personally I'd rather it have been a Albatros C.III if it had to be another two seater.But on the bright side it is a kit seldom modeled if at all and that's a good thing. So I don't plan on ordering a B.II just yet.I'll wait to see what else WNW surprises may still be lurking around the corner other than the Camel.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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All,
While I'm quite pleased with the newest WNW release I'm also slightly disappointed . Personally I'd rather it have been a Albatros C.III if it had to be another two seater.But on the bright side it is a kit seldom modeled if at all and that's a good thing. So I don't plan on ordering a B.II just yet.I'll wait to see what else WNW surprises may still be lurking around the corner other than the Camel.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
I agree with you 100% Gregory! I too had hoped for a single seater and would have preferred the CIII. That being said, like you I will await any further announcements.
RAGIII
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I love the way this was an 'Easter Egg' style release - when I clicked on the 32061 - DH.9a 'Ninak' (Post War) and the popup came up and I redirected to another aircraft I was like.......
"FFS someone has screwed up the website coding I want to see the Post War 'Ninak'!!"
and then I was like
OH MY GOD!
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the alc c.iii is a neat craft but i just like the pointy arrow like tail feathers and the way the fuselage terminates at the tail better on the b.1/b.II/C.1 the c.1 being my fav alb 2 seater, i even chopped up an old eduard c.iii to make it into a c.i.still much work to be done.
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Hi,
i agree with Gregory and RAGIII, the Albatros B2 is a nice Model. But not for me this time. Maybe later.
I hope it comes a single seater around the corner. ;)
It would be nice for me to have a Sopwith, the Camel or if it“s not, the Snipe is also good for my showcase. :)
Have a nice weekend!
Jörg
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and the funny side is that back in 2014 they knew (and someone knew ...) what they had in the pipes
if you look at the decals Sheet it is marked 2014...
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and the funny side is that back in 2014 they knew (and someone knew ...) what they had in the pipes
if you look at the decals Sheet it is marked 2014...
A covert photo of the WnW 'future release' warehouse.
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I love the little Luger with the Holster stock & snail drum ......... Wonderful touch!
:) Ken
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A covert photo of the WnW 'future release' warehouse.
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g362/webley700/temp/be25ebb1a6510d995d86e8d682ed8481.jpg)
yikes - for a minute I thought someone snuck into my basement and photographed my model stash/hoard :)
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;D
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Lol :)
As much as I like the B.II, I have to be really selective with those WnW kits... 2 kids and the cost of living don't leave a generous budget for modelling. :) Maybe Christmas next year! ;D
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I applaud Wingnut Wings for continuing to produce the "orphan" and unusual (in terms of popularity) WWi models. And, the wood decals too. Brilliant! More of these kinds of surprises, please. A Taube? Maybe even the grandfather of all WWI aircraft, the 1903 Wright Flyer?
One can hope.
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Yes, Eindecker, I'm with you.
You can keep Camels and Triplanes - let other manufacturers do these. Don't waste WNW plastic on these Spitfires/Messerschmitts of WW1 - so boring! ;)
I'm even having second thoughts about the WNW Fokker DVII kits I've bought now and might shift them out.
Cheers
GrahamB
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eindecker, i know the albatros b.ii may seem "orphan" or "unusual" to you because there havent been very many kits produced for it. it was however very popular at the time and the fact remains that this craft was produced from 1914 to 1918 ,at first as a recon craft and later as a top notch trainer. it was one of the highest produced of its type with over 3500 produced during the war alone. it continued to be flown by other countries after the war and there are a few still around in museums.
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Another type of question - Has anyone of the Alb. B.II buyers got an email from WNW yet, that the kit was sent?
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Not yet.
GrahamB
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No, Przemo, but I'm not concerned. Only about half of my WNW orders were followed by a shipping notification, yet all of them arrived seven days after ordering.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks Justin, George and Bud. I still have no news. However, in my case I have always got such an email for every single WNW kit ordered. So I am looking forward for this one, too. This lets me track the parcel.
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Even though I'm late to the buying "party" for the Alb. B II, I'll wait for mid month or January to get it. As far as shipping is concerned, I've always gotten a confirmation and the shipping from NZ has always been pretty quick. Of course I live in CA, so it's just a short hop over the Pacific.
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I had to speak to Dave (The warehouse manager) today about another order that the tracking number was off (Turns out the shipping docs had fallen off and had been returned to the warehouse) Anyway...... I asked if my Albatros had found its way in to the box and he informed me that it would leave the depot in its own box this afternoon. So I think if you were one of the first to order then no doubt it will go out today as well.
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My shipping notice has arrived :)
Me too... Just now...
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Same here. Yowza! I think I'm more excited about this release than any other from WNW. What I love about this aircraft, the RE8, the BE2e and the Fokker B.I is the unequal wing span, the vast space between wings and the rigging. It's an evocative, early aviation classic and I hope WNW will do more like it.
Cheers,
Bud
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My shipping notice has arrived :)
Me too... Just now...
Yup, me too!
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And me, too!!! :)
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Could be here tomorrow!
Excellenttttt.
GrahamB ;D
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And me, too!!! :)
Mine's been picked up and on its way..
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Ordered mine late on the 27th and the invoice said pre-order on it so I may be waiting for the second batch. No problem, just nice to have this kite kitted!
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I got my shipping advice this morning. A few days and I can start tracking it's path here. :D
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I also notice shipping :)
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Mine shows Forwarded for export today... looking good for Xmas.
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I'm waiting for a frame with DI engine. Timing gear will be soon :)
All the best, Lukasz
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That's nice. You have a pre-order ;)
Can't see if I have a shipping notice yet. I don't expect mine to arrive before Christmas as these items seem to need ages for passing dutch customs.
regards,
Ivo
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I'm waiting for a frame with DI engine. Timing gear will be soon :)
All the best, Lukasz
Excellent :) I'll be having one of those too when theyre done
Keith
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Got my shipping notice this morning, and am looking forward to following the tracking of the package. The fastest order came within five days to Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada where I live. The longest ...about two or three weeks when it got held up in Vancouver due to customs/postal receiving personnel shortages.
Cheers,
Gary
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After the shipping notice of Dec. 1st I have just found my Albie in Polish Post tracking system - it apparently left Auckland in the morning of Dec. 3rd. Now the real countdown begins, recently it was taking 5 to 9 days before parcels appeared in Poland. Great, great, even though My Beloved will confiscate the kit until Christmas Eve. ;)
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I think it's funny PrzemoL gets his confiscated until Christmas.
Got my shipping notice and I hope I get mine before The Red Barron gets his. :)
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I think it's funny PrzemoL gets his confiscated until Christmas.
Got my shipping notice and I hope I get mine before The Red Barron gets his. :)
That is not funny, Steven! ;) But then, after all, this adds some more flavour to the otherwise great Christmas Day.
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I think any kit under the Christmas tree is great and would make for a fantastic day.
Des.
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I figure mine should be in my hot little hands by Monday. It's not going under any tree! Bwaahaaahaa! ;D
Not that it will get built any time soon! ::)
George
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As my decision-apparatus worked to slowly, I will have to get my Albatros later from the second batch. But: All my parcels from WnW to Germany took at least 4 weeks! One parcel even took 8 weeks and another one was even sent back to WnW! I don't know why.. But Dave at WnW was so generous and sent the parcel again - charging no shipping fees!! I guess it's the customs here in Germany that make it take so very long for the parcels to arrive where they really belong. Customs here work well: I always had to pay so far...
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I do not expect to circumvent customs (VAT 23%) this time - the kit price is well over the limit. One may hope with those low-level-price WNW kits but not with two-seaters.
But it usually takes up to maximum two days to get an invitation to pay the ransom and pick up the parcel. What will take much more is the travel itself from NZ to PL.
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I do not expect to circumvent customs (VAT 23%) this time - the kit price is well over the limit. One may hope with those low-level-price WNW kits but not with two-seaters.
But it usually takes up to maximum two days to get an invitation to pay the ransom and pick up the parcel. What will take much more is the travel itself from NZ to PL.
Just curious, is the VAT charged when you purchase items from a non business such as a forum member?
RAGIII
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I do not expect to circumvent customs (VAT 23%) this time - the kit price is well over the limit. One may hope with those low-level-price WNW kits but not with two-seaters.
But it usually takes up to maximum two days to get an invitation to pay the ransom and pick up the parcel. What will take much more is the travel itself from NZ to PL.
Just curious, is the VAT charged when you purchase items from a non business such as a forum member?
RAGIII
Rick, if sending an item you have to fill the document stating its value (as far as I know you have to), then customs have the basis for their actions.
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I do not expect to circumvent customs (VAT 23%) this time - the kit price is well over the limit. One may hope with those low-level-price WNW kits but not with two-seaters.
But it usually takes up to maximum two days to get an invitation to pay the ransom and pick up the parcel. What will take much more is the travel itself from NZ to PL.
Just curious, is the VAT charged when you purchase items from a non business such as a forum member?
RAGIII
Rick, if sending an item you have to fill the document stating its value (as far as I know you have to), then customs have the basis for their actions.
Another question. If one has to put in the Value does it make any difference if you check off the box stating it is a Gift? Or does that open another can of Worms?
RAGIII
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Rick, as far as I know (when once at customs, I heard a discussion between a customer and a clerk), ticking "gift" option does not help. That guy was picking up a parcel sent to him from US with some true gifts and the sender put 100USD value in the declaration. The guy still had to pay 23% VAT for it, even though he did not buy it! This is at least as it is in Poland. Or better say, in my city - Poznan. I have already heard that the customs clerks in different offices all around our lovely country interpret the identical cases in different ways!!! :o
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Hi gentlemen,sorry to wander of the theme,but as I am building a !/72 vac of the BII EarlyBirds kit,I was wondering what the purpose of the two slots in the tail plan were for?Thanks.
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Hi gentlemen,sorry to wander of the theme,but as I am building a !/72 vac of the BII EarlyBirds kit,I was wondering what the purpose of the two slots in the tail plan were for?Thanks.
For elevator control lines to the upper horns
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Thanks Prez.
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VAT on second hand goods does not apply at least in the UK... I think.. lol. So items sent as gifts and not purchased should not be liable to tax.
Keith
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also mine is on the way.
if we consider the price increase and the decrease in the exchange rate for the euro the price has doubled in one year, but I cannot wait for the second hit, when the shipping costs will be added :o
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Hopefully Santa caught him before he arrived at the other end of the island, Justin :P
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VAT on second hand goods does not apply at least in the UK... I think.. lol. So items sent as gifts and not purchased should not be liable to tax.
Keith
Not around here, at least... I was (without knowing) given a WnW D.VII as a gift, took nearly 2 months to get to the VAT/Import notice in The Netherlands because it was stuck in customs. It had only my address on it, but not my name, which was apparently what caused the delay. In the end I still had to pay 19% VAT and administrative fees for the Dutch Post service. :(
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I've got my shipping notice today. And if it follows thesame procedure as usual for WnW shipments to the Netherlands I expect it to arrive in January. With the nice ransom to be paid as earlier mentioned. I expect around 40 euros of additional cost. And I'v tried labelling as gift or not, but that doesn't make any difference.
regards,
Ivo
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Got notice mine is on its way. If it gets here before Christmas I still wont see it until the 25th. So sayeth SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) :)
James
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My B.II has arrived and is currently waiting for a clearance signature. Since I sent it to my work address I won't be able to pick it up until Monday. But that is soon enough for me! :)
George
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Mine still says sent for export, so new excitement at my end... Yet ;)
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mine is sat in Japanese customs - this Only ever happens in December!
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Meanwhile, New Zealand Post's asthmatic delivery donkey squints as it walks into the sunrise. Not far to go. Hang on, if the sun rises in the east, then...
So funny but so true ???
Des.
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How can it get to Los Angeles before it arrives within the same country it was sent from?! :o ???
I'm glad we got rid of the Pony Express!
George
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Although not coming from WNW my Fokker built DVII has now taken 4 days from Fl. to NC. on a 3 day priority mailing! Hopefully by Monday >:(
RAGIII
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It's the Xmas rush. Messes everything up this time of year...
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Hey Rick, my last delivery was on a 2 day express post delivery, it took 4 days to get here ???
Des.
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How can it get to Los Angeles before it arrives within the same country it was sent from?! :o ???
I'm glad we got rid of the Pony Express!
George
The usual delivery time to me (500km away) is two weeks. On one occasion it was triple that.
I guess you'll need to move to LA! ;D
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Red Baron/Justin
same for me - one took two weeks or so. Another WNW package (fortunately only spare sprues) NEVER arrived but Dave replaced it. I was far too hopeful that I would get my Alb BII last week - and I'm only 50 km away!
Cheers,
GrahamB
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Pity they don't offer a pick up service Graham, just a quick drive down the road, knock on their door and your kit handed to you, how good would that be :) ;)
Des.
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YAY! ;D ;D ;D
It's here. What a beauty. My favourite WNW kit so far by the look of it. Well done KiwiPost (whoever)- only a week this time.
Des - yes a pick-up service would be great, except I would probably be blindfolded or led through some dark underground passage to an anonymous bare room. Or I would arrive at the massive security gates under the scrutiny of the watchtower guards and be passed the kit on the end of a long pole.
I'm going to love this one.
Cheers,
GrahamB
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Congrats on the prompt shipping and delivery! As an aside, My DVII arrived from Fl. Today. Only took 7 days on a 3 day priority mail :o
Funny thing is WNW kits usually get here in about the same amount of time when ordered directly ;D ( Once shipped and providing they don't get lost like my last order)
RAGIII
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Yes, this is fine they begin to arrive. And in the meantime, all of us who await the delivery can see some photos of the completed Albatros B.II by Zdenko Bugan in WNW site. The kit is now available for pre-order and finally its page is accessible in the ordinary way.
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Got mine -- but I'm saving it for Christmas :-)
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Got mine too! :D
George
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Mine arrived this afternoon, ten days from "add to cart" to delivery at the front door. Lovely looking kit.
Cheers,
Gary
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Mine arrived today, as well, and I totally agree with Graham! This just might be their best yet. Can't wait to get started on it.
Cheers,
Bud
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Mine arrived today also. Looks like a great kit. Has a problem though, it is missing sprue F, the one with the fuselage sides and has two sprue H's. Anyone else have this happen or is it just me?
E-mailed Dave at WNW waiting for a reply. This has to be a first for WNW.
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Mine arrived today also. Looks like a great kit. Has a problem though, it is missing sprue F, the one with the fuselage sides and has two sprue H's. Anyone else have this happen or is it just me?
E-mailed Dave at WNW waiting for a reply. This has to be a first for WNW.
I just checked my kit. It's all there. I'm sure WNW will send you a new sprue immediately, and you'll have an extra tail to experiment with.
George
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Not the first time it has happened with a Wingnuts kit but they are very quick to correct any discrepancies, they have great customer service.
Des.
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WNW is a class outfit. Iam sure it will be taken care of.
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Mine arrived today also. Looks like a great kit. Has a problem though, it is missing sprue F, the one with the fuselage sides and has two sprue H's. Anyone else have this happen or is it just me?
E-mailed Dave at WNW waiting for a reply. This has to be a first for WNW.
I just checked my kit. It's all there. I'm sure WNW will send you a new sprue immediately, and you'll have an extra tail to experiment with.
George
I'll check my kit - knowing our run of luck I may have two F sprues! LOL :P
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I just had a look at the finished model on the WnW website. It is a beauty. Carefully wheathered, perhaps a bit too careful around the tail.
I'm not sure, but I don't think that the spoked wheels are the ones from the kit. They look excellent, but for me it is difficult to imagine these are made either from the sprues or the pe set. Perhaps I should try to make my own spoked wheels ;)
regards,
Ivo
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I just had a look at the finished model on the WnW website. It is a beauty. Carefully wheathered, perhaps a bit too careful around the tail.
I'm not sure, but I don't think that the spoked wheels are the ones from the kit. They look excellent, but for me it is difficult to imagine these are made either from the sprues or the pe set. Perhaps I should try to make my own spoked wheels ;)
regards,
Ivo
As far as I know, Zdenko Bugan is asked to build the presentation models out of the box. To me these wheels look to be made from PE elements included in the kit. Indeed, it seems that no aftermarket ones are necessary.
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I'm not sure, but I don't think that the spoked wheels are the ones from the kit.
Perhaps I should try to make my own spoked wheels ;)
regards,
Ivo
Yes, good idea. Perhaps you Otto do that! ;) ;D
George
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As far as I know, Zdenko Bugan is asked to build the presentation models out of the box. To me these wheels look to be made from PE elements included in the kit. Indeed, it seems that no aftermarket ones are necessary.
In that case it is an excellent result. Especially as I know that the pe spokes will be square where they should be round, they look pretty good. The radiators too.
If I take a closer look I expect after market possibilities for the engine, the radiators and the wheels. I can't wait to see what Bo is going to do with this kit (of course after he has finished the D.Va and D.VII ;D).
regards,
Ivo
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I know Scale Spokes do pretty good spoked wheels but I don't know if he has the correct size for the Albatros B.II.
Des.
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I know Scale Spokes do pretty good spoked wheels but I don't know if he has the correct size for the Albatros B.II.
Des.
Yes,
John Vojtech's wheels are very very nice. But the choice is limited. I was hard put to it to choose ones with correct dimension from what they offer to add to my currently built DFW C.V. Finally reckoned that Gotha ones were right. They come in sets of 4 so I still have two left. When I get the Albatros kit I will check if they can be used for it, too.
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Hi
To all future Albatros B.II model builders I recommend the Albatros B.II book published by 'Model Centrum PROGRES'.
This book help (I think) to recognize the Albatros B.II versions and give some interesting photos...
Piotr
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I ordered that book as well as the datafile one, amongst others. Don't yet have that kit, but got my self the late AEG kit for Christmas, while the Canadian peso was still at 75 cents US :'( . The exchange rate is killing me. But as far as 2 seaters I like the look of it and the fact that includes the wood decals makes it sort of a bargain when you think about normally getting after market ones.
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Hi
To all future Albatros B.II model builders I recommend the Albatros B.II book published by 'Model Centrum PROGRES'.
This book help (I think) to recognize the Albatros B.II versions and give some interesting photos...
Piotr
I just ordered that book yesterday after I received my kit. I have the WS Datafile on order also, but it hasn't shown up yet.
George
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My Model Centrum PROGRES book came about a week ago and I highly recommend it. But as for being the definitive reference for the early B.II, it falls short. It has a ton of wonderful photos of two restored aircraft, both late models, one in Krakow and one in Sweden, but very little on the early B.II. I've got the Datafile on the way and hopefully it will have more information on this version. The Model Centrum book has an intriguing profile of an early B.II armed with a Colt Browning machine gun, but no photos to back it up. Hoping that the Datafile will have something on this ship.
Cheers,
Bud
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Where to order in Europe?
Cheers
Martin
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Got my kit today :) and it immediately got confiscated. Sigh. So still wont see inside for a few weeks.
James
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Where to order in Europe?
Cheers
Martin
I myself order direct from WNW because of the great service they have!
Ron
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Where to order in Europe?
Cheers
Martin
I myself order direct from WNW because of the great service they have!
Ron
The book on Albatros B.II by Piotr Mrozowski?
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Emmno the kit itself i think i mis read the post ;D
Ron
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Emmno the kit itself i think i mis read the post ;D
Ron
That is what I supposed. ;)
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Thank you to all. Have it order by Jadar Hobby.
Cheers
Martin
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I got my book through Amazon and the Windsock book on order through Windsock. Still waiting on that one, hopefully by Christmas as I also have a Salmson 2A2 book on order.
James
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My B.II is at my local Parcelforce depot awaiting VAT payment before they'll despatch it. So hopefully by Thursday I'll have my sweaty hands on it.
When I told SWMBO I needed to check it as some have apparently got mixed sprues in them she gave me an odd look of scepticism then said "Well you may as well have it then!"....Bonus even though I've promised not to start it before I finish several other projects I have on the go including my Junkers J.I (I must find my missing memory card for my camera so I can blog it too before I get too far.
Keith ;D
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Wow, my New Zealand Post donkey must have got into the chilli patch - it has actually arrived! It's a nice kit.
It seems unanimous. A hit! :)
George
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Mine arrived today. Great kit and love the subject matter.
Another one with 2 H sprues and no F sprues though :(
email sent to WW
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Check out the photos of the completed build on the WNW website, built by Zdenko Bugan. Jaw droppingly fantastic, even off putting
Click on the images to enlarge
(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/vF8F2BAB5/www/products/model_kitsets/32046/assembled_models/32046%201~32%20Albatros%20B.II%20-%20Zdenko%20Bugan%20SLOVAK%20REPUBLIC%20(detail%2038).jpg)
(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/vF8F2BAB5/www/products/model_kitsets/32046/assembled_models/32046%201~32%20Albatros%20B.II%20-%20Zdenko%20Bugan%20SLOVAK%20REPUBLIC%20(detail%2025).jpg)
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Those etched spokes look sweet as does the rest of the kit.
Lovely build and no mistake.
vB
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Those etched spokes look sweet as does the rest of the kit.
Lovely build and no mistake.
vB
I'm surprised that the etched spokes look round, not flat. Maybe enough coats of paint to fill them out?
George
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You guys amaze me. ;) From the photos at WNW site I would not be able to tell if those spokes look roundish or squarish in the cross-section. For me they look mighty fine. But I would need to have a look at the real model to assess it properly.
Just wonder, what would you say about those on my Hannover?
(http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele_pliki/hancl2-14.jpg)
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Those etched spokes look sweet as does the rest of the kit.
Lovely build and no mistake.
vB
I'm surprised that the etched spokes look round, not flat. Maybe enough coats of paint to fill them out?
George
George,
The kit comes with both photo-etch inserts (flat) and plastic (round) spoke wheels. These look like the plastic version to me. If true, I'll be very tempted to use the one piece plastic wheels as the spokes don't look too bad.
v/r,
Rob
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They are etched. If you look at lower part of the rim on the starboard one you can see a big gap / slot where the Pe sandwich hasn't quite gone to plan.
You have better eyes than I do. The etched spokes certainly don't look as flat as I thought they would. I guess I'll build both types and see which ones look best.
v/r,
Rob
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Yes, etched. The plastic ones are far chunkier and over scale. I know WnW are trying to include and easier option, but I doubt that anyone would use them, at least not anyone on this forum. If the etched spokes are intimidating, just do the covered wheels. They look far better.
George
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By the way, Prze, your Hannover spokes look great! :)
Are they etched as well?
George
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There are actually a few little faults on that build, as there always are on my own, and that's why I view such builds as inspirational, not intimidating.
I'm curious as to what faults you've noticed, RB.
I'm really not familiar enough with the B.II, but since you brought it up, my only criticisms (and this is really nit picky) is that the painting on the prop and tail surfaces is too flat. I'd like to see a touch more wood grain on the prop, and a hint of the inner structure of the tail. Maybe a bit more weathering on the tail also, to match the level of the main wings. But, again, I'm REALLY splitting hairs!
George
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There are actually a few little faults on that build, as there always are on my own, and that's why I view such builds as inspirational, not intimidating.
I'm curious as to what faults you've noticed, RB.
I'm really not familiar enough with the B.II, but since you brought it up, my only criticisms (and this is really nit picky) is that the painting on the prop and tail surfaces is too flat. I'd like to see a touch more wood grain on the prop, and a hint of the inner structure of the tail. Maybe a bit more weathering on the tail also, to match the level of the main wings. But, again, I'm REALLY splitting hairs!
George
I really don't think he gets a lot of time to build them :D
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By the way, Prze, your Hannover spokes look great! :)
Are they etched as well?
George
Thanks, George. And yes, these are PE parts from a fret dedicated to Spad VII. They just fitted the Hannover size. My point is, that they do not look PE in the photo, but when one looks closer they are flattish. But acceptable, IMHO.
And I am also pretty sure, that those on Zdenko's Albie are PE, too. You can see it quite clearly looking at the centre sections, where the spokes join the aisle - and compare the model with the parts on FE fret in the photo on WNW site.
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I love the daggy looking exhaust pipe. An original is just up the road from me here in Austria. I might nip down and have another look at it in the war museum.
Cheers
Andrew
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Somewhere on one of my computers I have several great hi-rez interior shots an Austrian buddy of mine took with special permission... I'll have to dig those up...
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I love the daggy looking exhaust pipe. An original is just up the road from me here in Austria. I might nip down and have another look at it in the war museum.
Cheers
Andrew
Take your camera!
Last time I tried that they got a bit stroppy with me, which naturally pissed me off a bit. At least the guys in the Grahame-white hall at Hendon are a bit more amenable.
Cheers
Andrew
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Where to order in Europe?
Cheers
Martin
Very interesting monograph in English, many detailed pictures, ideal for new Albatross from WNW
Here you can buy:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Albatros-B-II-Piotr-Mrozowski-AERO-PHOTOGALERY-Monograph-ideal-for-model-/151911820385?hash=item235ea66c61:g:yZkAAOSwNphWaciA (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Albatros-B-II-Piotr-Mrozowski-AERO-PHOTOGALERY-Monograph-ideal-for-model-/151911820385?hash=item235ea66c61:g:yZkAAOSwNphWaciA)
Regards
Simon
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I love the daggy looking exhaust pipe. An original is just up the road from me here in Austria. I might nip down and have another look at it in the war museum.
Cheers
Andrew
If you ask in advance then they can be very helpful - I've been given a close up tour before at several museums, I sent them an email a few weeks before my planned visit and why I was coming and they had the curator meet me and then take me around and behind the lines as it were.
Take your camera!
Last time I tried that they got a bit stroppy with me, which naturally pissed me off a bit. At least the guys in the Grahame-white hall at Hendon are a bit more amenable.
Cheers
Andrew
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A miracle has happened: my Albatros B.II arrived today! I got a shipment notice from WnW stating that it had shipped on November 28 (notice was sent to me on December 3rd) and now on December 11 it has arrived. So this time it took 16 days. That is a record. It usually takes between 4 and 6 weeks before a packager arrives from New Zealand. And only 21 euro's of VAT and handling charges which is cheap too. In comparison also a Fokker D.VII Alb with an additional BMW engine sprue arrived today, which also had a shipping notice on November 28 (but recieved thesame day). Although the value stated on the package was lower for this one I had to pay 31 euro's VAT and handling charges. So I don't know why there's this strange difference.
But more important the B.II seems like an excellent kit, like others here have stated already. And I now understand the PE spoked wheels too. They do have square spokes, but they are so small that with some paint they might appear round. Looks very fine to me.
regards,
Ivo
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A miracle has happened: my Albatros B.II arrived today! I got a shipment notice from WnW stating that it had shipped on November 28 (notice was sent to me on December 3rd) and now on December 11 it has arrived. So this time it took 16 days. That is a record. It usually takes between 4 and 6 weeks before a packager arrives from New Zealand. And only 21 euro's of VAT and handling charges which is cheap too. In comparison also a Fokker D.VII Alb with an additional BMW engine sprue arrived today, which also had a shipping notice on November 28 (but recieved thesame day). Although the value stated on the package was lower for this one I had to pay 31 euro's VAT and handling charges. So I don't know why there's this strange difference.
But more important the B.II seems like an excellent kit, like others here have stated already. And I now understand the PE spoked wheels too. They do have square spokes, but they are so small that with some paint they might appear round. Looks very fine to me.
regards,
Ivo
Great, Ivo! I've just started building it, you should join me! :)
George
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You might be surprised. I should finish another model first, but the B.II looks very tempting to me. The only downside of a quick start can be that there are after market products not yet availabe. Lukasz already announced timing gear and from a quick view in the kit I think again all the spark plugs are missing. So I would find some suitable spark plugs from taurus.
And with this one I have to tackle rigging with mono line. Not sure if and how many buckles and perhaps eyelets I'm going to need.
regards,
Ivo
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You might be surprised. I should finish another model first, but the B.II looks very tempting to me. The only downside of a quick start can be that there are after market products not yet availabe. Lukasz already announced timing gear and from a quick view in the kit I think again all the spark plugs are missing. So I would find some suitable spark plugs from taurus.
And with this one I have to tackle rigging with mono line. Not sure if and how many buckles and perhaps eyelets I'm going to need.
regards,
Ivo
You bring up some good points about not yet having AM parts, spark plugs, etc., and knowing what all is needed. How many buckles, how to rig, etc. But someone has to go first without the aid of other builds to figure all this stuff out. Maybe I could wait and benefit from the experience of others. Or maybe I can jump in, figure some of this stuff out, and make mistakes that others will benefit from. This is a very helpful group on this forum and I'm sure that if I'm going too far astray on my build log, someone will point out my errors. That's my request, actually. If anyone sees anything in my build that seems wrong, please don't hesitate to let me know! :)
Ultimately, I don't know if my model will be as good or as accurate as it would be if I waited for others to solve some issues. But a big part of the fun for me is the research, learning, and experimentation with new techniques. So it won't be perfect, but it's about the whole process for me more than about a finished model on my shelf.
George
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According to their website Wingnuts seems to have received its re-stock of Albatros B.II and DH9A Post war kits as both are now shown to be available to purchase.
Great. Both kits are now available the day after the last Christmas postal deadline. Great planning guys. >:(
Mind you the exchange rate means the Albatros at $US 119 is $A 164 today. It can wait.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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I'm with you Dave, I will be steering well clear of the high exchange rates, no Wingnut kits under my Christmas tree this year.
Des.
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I think your a bit to harsh Dave about the planning..
Normally this time of year is quite busy for shipping lines. To me it looks like WNW tried it best to get something here prior.. Hence the limited stocks and it appears that their sea fright has now arrived. If I recall this was done before with the W.29?
I rather WNW takes their time with releases and give us the high quality kits we know and not push them out to "met" Xmas demands that expect a Xmas release.
Since they are here, I may try to see if I can pick one or two before I head back home for Xmas...
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they also made sure to say there were limited stocks so if one really had to have an albatros b.ii for x-mas it could have been order strait away. it seems like it took about a week to sell out. us agnostic arent to concerned about x-mas so i will order mine when i get the money.
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According to their website Wingnuts seems to have received its re-stock of Albatros B.II and DH9A Post war kits as both are now shown to be available to purchase.
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Cool! Perfect timing at least in my case. Just placed a pre-order for an Albatros yesterday. :)
Cheers,
Eric
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I will copy what ALBATROS1234 wrote - the warning of low stock was there, and there were at least a couple of days before the two kits sold out. There is really no good reason to complain, IMHO.
As for me, I was right on time with the order. And, without any will to make angry those who did not, I will share my joy - my Albatros B.II has just arrived. I will see it in 8 days under the Tree!
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Got my B.II today. Ordered on 28 November. 18 days to the Midwest....not too bad at all. I've waited longer for items from inside the US.
Mike
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Got the ship notice for mine today but the tracking hasn't gone active yet. But that's OK, I had no intention on it getting here by Christmas, just wanted to get an order in before they shut down for the holidays. But all is not lost...I ordered a Takom 1/35 Morser which arrived today and went promptly under the tree. :)
Cheers,
Eric
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I ordered the second batch that arrived, and I just got a shipping notice two days ago....I bet it will arrive on my doorstep on Xmus eve....
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Just got mine in and it's missing the fuselage sprue and has and extra sprue with the tail plane and ailerons. I read in another place that the same thing happen to another guy. WnW has already responded to my email and will ship the missing sprue ASAP, and since it's just going in the stash for a while, it's not an issue for me. I suggest checking your sprues when the kit arrives.
Happy Modeling, Jim
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I checked mine when it arrived the other day, all sprues present and correct but the wood decal sheet had a nasty blemish on it. So I'd advise everyone to check those too, hoping it's a one off of course but Dave at WNW responded quickly and is sending a replacement.
Keith
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It seems in their rush to get these kits out (because of the delays in production) WnW got a bit sloppy! :o
George
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I don't think anyone in Wingnuts got sloppy. Someone in China or India, maybe.
Yeah, you're right. Good point.
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Well, I might be late for the parade but I finally just hit the 'buy now' button :) Hopefully my BII will be posted after the break which will see it well clear of the usual manic postal rush at this time.
I also note this morning that Hannants have increased the prices by £10 per kit - £79, £89, £109 - so buying direct (at the moment) is much the better option. Lets hope that the free postage stays a while yet, I'll certainly consider more in the New Year if so.
Have a great Xmas everyone, whether or not you have a new kit to drool over :)
Regards - Tug
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The Albatros book from Piotr comes today from Poland.
It is exellent! ;D
Cheers
Martin
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Ordered that BII on the 19th - dispatched today according to WnW That's one unexpected speedy turn round :)
Maybe it will just get here in time for my 71st birthday :D :D :D
Tug
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Well I was wrong, my second batch B.II wasn't delivered on Xmus eve, it showed up on the 23rd.....you gotta love these guys, I can't believe they still got it here on time.....
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Just received notification from Parcel Force that the BII kit is here and awaiting payment :) VAT and fee is £21.07 so that's a total of £103.30 and here in thirteen days. From my own perspective as long as the free postage remains this is definitely the better way to purchase. Hope WNW are not in too much of a rush to stop that incentive - there are 'one or two' more I'd like to add as yet not forgetting that Camel of course ;)
Happy New Year indeed :) :)
Tug