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Title: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Jamo on March 30, 2013, 06:29:01 PM
I have just got back from the Classic Fighters airshow at Omaka and thought I should share the latest news from Wingnut Wings

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030274_zps10cfdb49.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030328_zpsa6acb3a0.jpg)

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Yes the Fokker DVIIF was available for sale

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(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030323_zps1cc4f3b4.jpg)

Markings options:
(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030326_zps9075d914.jpg)

They had a preproduction kit of the post war Bristol F2B:

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030289_zps8b8403f6.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030287_zpsd9834739.jpg)

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More news to come . . .
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Jamo on March 30, 2013, 06:47:15 PM
They also had a post war Ninack with extra radiator, spare wheel slats for the wings and more

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030277_zpsd368ea2b.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030276_zps633fc497.jpg)

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(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030285_zps780cae2a.jpg)

And a built up Salmson bomber which looked amazing

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Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Jamo on March 30, 2013, 06:50:31 PM
Built up versions of the Fokker EI and Fokker EIV have been seen before but here are some more images

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Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Andi Little on March 30, 2013, 06:57:11 PM
I have "so" got to save up some pennies!!!
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Graham t on March 30, 2013, 07:49:02 PM
"Silver Wings" F2 & Ninak, nice!
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: rowan broadbent on March 30, 2013, 07:58:46 PM
Brilliant news on the post-war Bristol and Ninack in particular - I have just been working on some post-war markings for both and had restricted myself to those not equipped with the extra radiators etc - now almost all (apart from the "hump-backed" Ninack) can be done. No Wing Slats for the Bristol seems strange - maybe we'll see those in the kit as well?

Many thanks for posting this excellent update, James!
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Dave W on March 30, 2013, 08:26:43 PM
Many thanks for the report James. Were there any hints on when we can expect the Salmson or the postwar DH9A and F2B kits?

Also any clues on possible schemes for the Bristol Fighter? I'm hoping maybe a NZ Permanent Air Force option may be included?

I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to show us all what was going on in the Wingnut tent today.

Cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Jamo on March 30, 2013, 08:50:37 PM
Wingnut Wings don't 'do' hints unfortunately. As I recall, Wingnut Wings had a preproduction build of the Sopwith Triplane at the previous Classic Fighters airshow in 2011, so it could be a year or more before the Salmson comes out, but I am only guessing. They are Kiwi modelling enthusiasts so if an RNZAF markings option for the Bristol F2B is consistent with the parts options I would imagine they'll include it. I'll post scans some pics of the Fokker DVIIF kit tomorrow, and the decal set I bought for it. Off to bed now.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: rhwinter on March 30, 2013, 08:58:42 PM
Thank you James!

Did I see right, a Nieuport-profile by Ronny Bar? What could that mean? I mean, could it mean anything at all?

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030325_zpsf73a4f8d.jpg

Besides I love to see WNW develop into the Silver Wings-direction! Would like to see an Airco DH 9 with "the other" nose too:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Airco_dh9.png
Richard

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: mike in calif on March 30, 2013, 10:28:36 PM
Thanks again Jamo! Lots to digest, and lots of stash to build whilst I wait...
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Rob_Owens on March 30, 2013, 11:56:06 PM
I'm with Rowan and Richard ;D
I wouldn't have purchased either the Brisfit or Ninak Great War kits, but will have to have BOTH Silverwings versions (as with the "Post-War" Snipe).
Is this trend just a logical off-shoot of late-war RAF types, or is WnW testing the waters of potential demand for 20's-30's RAF kites? The Montex kits are gorgeous, but just a tad out of my price range, and I much prefer good old styrene to resin.
Regards, Rob
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Nigel Jackson on March 31, 2013, 12:08:58 AM
Thanks Jamo

Another case of Wingnut Wings induced repetitive strain injury as my draw drops again!  The Salmson looks a beauty.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Hannover on March 31, 2013, 12:11:59 AM
Many thanks Jamo. Extremely informative and interesting.

Not sure if I'll buy the 'silver wings kits' as I actually prefer WW1 planes but that Salmson will be an absolute must buy.

P
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: petrov27 on March 31, 2013, 02:16:19 AM
Thank you so much for the info (and thanks to WNW as always)!

Except for the Salmson the next releases are not much in my interest but thats cool - I have more than enough to build and my wallet can use a break after the last release rush from WNW.

Have to say though wow the Salmson looks fantastic - figuring maybe that will be a Christmas release this year?
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: rhwinter on March 31, 2013, 03:42:52 AM
Yes, thank you very much, WNW!
Silver Wings and the Salmson, wonderful, but we should not underestimate the Fokker E.I and E.IV! (Me, I am especially looking foreward to the E.IV.)
No matter what WNW brought, brings, or will bring onto our desks - I was always fond of their choices so far.
Richard
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: gcn on March 31, 2013, 03:52:47 AM
Having already built a Bristol and a 9a I won't be rushing to make another anytime soon...

...or so I thought.


Salmon does look something else and I am tempted by lo on the d.viif schemes as well.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Jamo on March 31, 2013, 05:11:45 AM
Thank you James!

Did I see right, a Nieuport-profile by Ronny Bar? What could that mean? I mean, could it mean anything at all?

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/P1030325_zpsf73a4f8d.jpg

Besides I love to see WNW develop into the Silver Wings-direction! Would like to see an Airco DH 9 with "the other" nose too:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Airco_dh9.png
Richard

Wingnut Wings have a close relationship with Ronny Bar (kinda obviously) and I think they were selling his prints 'on behalf'. You can see them on his facebook page here:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/RONNY-BAR-Aircraft-Profiles/166538664131

http://www.facebook.com/pages/RONNY-BAR-Aircraft-Profiles/166538664131#!/photo.php?fbid=10151146026354132&set=a.306030334131.147978.166538664131&type=1&theater

I bought one for the BE2c 'early' which was gorgeous
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Jamo on March 31, 2013, 05:21:52 AM
Here are some better images of the Fokker DVIIF markings options. The WNW website will have all this up in the next few days

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/FokkerDVIIFA_zps078ba3c2.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/FokkerDVIIFB_zps08d622fc.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/FokkerDVIIFC_zps7305d2e8.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/FokkerDVIIFD_zps43b8687f.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/FokkerDVIIFE_zps56e7f190.jpg)

And here are the markings on the new decal set 30010 for the Fokker DVIIF

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/FokkerDVIIF30010_zps1cbb85eb.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20update%202013/FokkerDVIIF30010b_zps6e0471fa.jpg)

The shield and crest on von Hantelman's aircraft was beautifully done and sold the set for me

Cheers
James
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: mgunns on March 31, 2013, 05:23:52 AM
Hello Jamo:

I will echo my sentiments and thank you for your time and effort to post these images and comment on the forum.  I wonder what "bombshell" WNW will be dropping on us this year. (Camel perhaps) Last year it was the Hannover which came out of nowhere: I wonder what it will be this year.  Like some of the others, the silver wings birds don't really interest me a whole lot unelss of course there is a post war USMC marking for the NINACK.

Looking forward to the DVII.F and the Salmson though.  I like all their stuff.

Thanks again

Mark
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Des on March 31, 2013, 05:56:05 AM
Thanks very much Jamo for your very comprehensive review of the latest Wingnut news, this information will be of great interest to a lot of the members.

The Ninak and Brisfit don't interest me at all, but the Salmson has been ear marked, it looks like a very nice kit.

I think most members where expecting a surprise release over the weekend, something totally out of the hat, I guess we will have to wait until the usual Christmas onslaught of new kits.

Des.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 31, 2013, 06:14:02 AM



Thanks Jamo for the run down !!!!
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: rhwinter on March 31, 2013, 07:12:28 AM
"...I guess we will have to wait until the usual Christmas onslaught of new kits."
Yeh, this time a Roland C.II, hopefully... (at least it's on my wish list for Santa!)
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Captain Slower on March 31, 2013, 02:50:16 PM
Now that we have DVII F, will we see SE5a Viper?
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: gcn on March 31, 2013, 08:01:47 PM
It's funny isn't it there's us hanging on their every announcement, spending hundreds of pounds on kits and so forth and there it is all happening in a tent in a field going almost unnoticed.

I was expecting marble pillars, dancing girls, trained lions the works.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Umlaufmotor on March 31, 2013, 09:11:20 PM
A Roland C.II would also be very interesting.

But here's another thought..................,
Ray Rimell's newest Data File No. 157 "Halberstadt C.II at war!" has inside drawings
in scale1/32!!
I think he is better informed about the plans of Wingnut Wings as we.
Maybe there will "coming soon" a WNW C.II - but possibly a Halberstadt?
But this is just wishful thinking from me.

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: rhwinter on March 31, 2013, 09:13:06 PM
@ gcn: HAHA, beautiful, ideed! But I have ALL THAT in mind, whenever I see any WNW-news...
@ Umlaufmotor: Bertl, my thoughts!
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Chris Johnson on March 31, 2013, 11:02:48 PM
Hmmmm . . . I sure could've used those extended exhaust pipes on my recent McKeever Brisfit build.

. . . I was expecting marble pillars, dancing girls, trained lions the works.

Well, I was thinking of picking up the Salmson but dancing girls sound even more enticing as a future release.  ;D

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: petrov27 on March 31, 2013, 11:23:16 PM
I wasnt really expecting a surprise release myself but was really hoping we might hear more about long term or future releases. I think there are only three on the list now? (Salmson, EI, EIV) aside from the DVIIF and the silver wings but those are just mods of existing kit with maybe a new sprue and decals? And I think the EI and EIV have been on the list for like a couple years?

That is the fewest I think they have had announced for future release since they burst on the scene but maybe they are keeping future plans quiet (like the Hannover was)?

And yes, please bring on the Halb CLII (and CLIV while they are at it lol)

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: janh on March 31, 2013, 11:28:21 PM
so... what's on the F2's sprue? a connecting pipe to the auxiliary radiator, the radiator itself and a new instrument panel 2 types of extended exhausts a new cowling a spare wheel (metal cover?? the resolution is not high enough to see this) a new radiator shutter with narrower louvres (amazing piece of injection mould technology WNW!) an enlarged rudder and a higher tail bumper. and last a connecting piece (tube for the radiator??) unfortunately no slats nor a modified top wing. i hope WNW will also market the sprue as a separate item like the armament or engine choices
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: JastaB on April 02, 2013, 01:26:25 AM
I'm still thinkin that the Halberstadt CL.III will be the next WNW surprise release.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Chuckt5 on April 02, 2013, 07:33:39 AM
The Foker D.VII F is now available online from WNW along with an extra set of decals!  :D

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: fullb35 on April 02, 2013, 07:59:20 AM
 The D VII F is up on the WNW site. Just bought 2 .
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: gcn on April 02, 2013, 08:06:47 AM
I'm still thinkin that the Halberstadt CL.III will be the next WNW surprise release.

If that's the case it won't be a surprise.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Des on April 02, 2013, 08:10:15 AM
The D VII F is up on the WNW site. Just bought 2 .

That's excellent, I hope to see photos of your build soon, have you decided which schemes you are going to use?

Des.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: fullb35 on April 02, 2013, 08:38:04 AM
  Des,
  Not yet....Im not your typical modeler. I really enjoy building but then I will be using them for war gaming...so both will be from the same jasta and have a pilot in the seat... I wont be doing the cockpit details beyond OOB. I have picked up alot of tips from all the builds on your site.

  Len
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: Des on April 02, 2013, 08:50:50 AM
Sounds like an interesting concept Len, and building these kits OOB will give you an excellent model, the detail of these kits is remarkable. What pilot figures are you going to use to be seated in the cockpit.

Des.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: fullb35 on April 02, 2013, 09:00:40 AM
  I have 4 of their other DVII kits.....havent started any yet though. Right now I am building 4 of the Hobbycraft Spad XIII kits for the 27th Aero Squadron. I use PJ Productions pilots in the planes.

  Len
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: AndrewS on April 02, 2013, 11:30:04 PM
Wow!

The Salmson is wonderful  :P

Thanks to James for the pictures  ;)

Andrew

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: RAGIII on April 03, 2013, 01:17:57 AM
Wow!

The Salmson is wonderful  :P

Thanks to James for the pictures  ;)

Andrew

Yes the Salmson looks great! I had a DUH moment recently. Is the engine a radial or am I mistaken and just a closely cowled rotary?
RAGIII
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: janh on April 03, 2013, 02:55:40 AM
the Salmson 2-a2 had one of the first no rotary radial engines a Swiss design by Canton-Unné
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: mgunns on April 03, 2013, 07:16:14 AM
Wow!

The Salmson is wonderful  :P

Thanks to James for the pictures  ;)

Andrew

Yes the Salmson looks great! I had a DUH moment recently. Is the engine a radial or am I mistaken and just a closely cowled rotary?
RAGIII
It was a liquid cooled radial.  Self starting to boot.  It was a big aircraft and the pilot sat up front.

It will be neat to get one when they are realeased.

Mark
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings present their latest news at Classic Fighters airshow
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 07, 2013, 05:26:31 AM
Crikey! I go away for a week and come back to see this! I need another holiday!!!  ;D
Cheers for the heads up.
VB