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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: Mike Norris (UK) on May 10, 2019, 09:40:08 PM
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Hi all,
Some of you may remember the Wingnut Wings conversion set (Gotha G.IV to G.V variant), created by Ron Kootje through Richard and 'Aviattic'.
Ron has informed me he is prepared to create more conversion sets but only if there is sufficient interest, as he'll need to make a few new molds.
Gotha G.V parts List
2 Radiators with Photo etch grills.
Propeller hubs.
Engine beams for kit engine.
Struts for the engine cowlings plus brackets.
2 wing section's for the engine.
Upper wing - corrected centre section.
Main wheels 4x.
Small anti rollover landing gear wheels 4x.
Engine Cowlings (vac-formed and pre-cut).
Engine cover panels.
Fuselage details such as control cable guidance hatches.
Cockpit conversion.
Main landing gear parts.
Previously the cost of a conversion set was 100 Euros (£86, $112 US, $151 CAN).
At that time when you placed an order you would get an invoice with shipping by 'Paypal' and Ron required a couple days to prepare the vac-formed engine cowlings and cut so you didn't have to.
Also those who ordered from outside Europe needed to supply a contact phone number.
I don't know if Ron would do this himself or go through 'Aviattic'.
I'm certainly interested so if you are to, please post your interest in this thread.
In that way Ron can gauge whether it's worth while making more conversion sets,
Mike
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Sounds great. I'm very happy to hear this. I would definitely buy one.
Bye,
Manni
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I would be interested.
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Me too, thank you for the notice. Regards, Pete in RI
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I would be interested in one conversion kit
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I would be interested.
David Layton
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Hi all,
6 In total now need a bit more interested!
Regards Ron
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Ron I would like to have one of these conversion sets if you make them
A.F. Van Nieuwenhuyse
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What is the minimum number to initiate a run?
And how many in the run once initiated?
Just out of personal curiosity.
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Have one, in for another
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I am definately in if you do it. Have 2 G.IV's, so I have my base kit!
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In total we have 4 interested now... not worth it to make new molds for 4 people.
Ron
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Ron, I think there would be more interest when Wingnut re-issues their Gotha G.IV. Might be worth revisiting then.....
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I have one, but I'd buy another. Is there a link to a photo of a completed conversion that I can use for a reference? Kinda puzzled by the landing gear.
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Just curious how this went?
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Don't think it did - not enough interest,
Mike
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Well, there is ten interested on this thread so far. Has Ron advertised elsewhere? Britmodeller etc.
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Not sure if Ron's put the word out apart from here.
I think he needs more than the interest shown here to make it a worthwhile project,
Mike
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Given the collector value of the Wingnuts Gotha kits now I'd say none are being made and most are being regarded as high value sale/ trade items only.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Hi Dave,
I'd say that's probably the main reason,
Mike
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Then the $$ value of mine is in the toilet as I have opened the bags and done a bit of pre-painting! lolol. But the modelling and happiness value is priceless.
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Well, there is ten interested on this thread so far. Has Ron advertised elsewhere? Britmodeller etc.
Make that 11. Although riding into such an expensive Gotha IV as mentioned may not be to everyone’s interest now?
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Mike
Ron's set looked really nice and the built up conversion was great
However, ....
on the current Forex $112USD = $Au155
if you then add PayPal shipping from Europe ( I think Ron's in Holland isn't he ), you're getting up around $Au200
That's a very full hand of bannana dollars ...
Would Ron consider a lower package price or perhaps an alternative postal arrangement to reduce overall cost ?
David