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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: WarrenD on February 05, 2015, 10:04:16 AM
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Hey folks, check this out! (I've never heard of Bat Project before, you?)
http://hobbyterra.com/product/gotha-gl-vii-w-maybach-engines-in-1-72-scale-bat-project-72003.html
Warren
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I've never heard of 'em, Warren, but that looks like a very cool bus. Worth picking up, I would think.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks Warren for the heads-up on this kit, I have never heard of the Bat brand but it is a very interesting subject they have kitted.
Des.
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The wiki entry on this a/c states that it was intended that it might take on a ground attack/support role. I can see a Henschel ground attack a/c in the profile. ;)
I hope they're successful with this, perhaps it will lead them to kit some other types in 1/72nd and 1/48th.
Warren
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unless its 1/32 its neglected when it comes to ww1 aircraft
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The wiki entry on this a/c states that it was intended that it might take on a ground attack/support role.
Hmmm. The Herris Gotha book says the Idflieg GL designation was for high-altitude (6-7km), high performance bombers. Not necessarliy a contradiction though... ideas of what constituted ground support may have been fuzzier than what we think of now. Or he's wrong. Or Wiki's wrong. I dunno...
Anyway, interesting and cool looking machine.
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Bo, I consider Wiki to be Satan incarnate. However, it's pretty good for pop culture or just info to strike up a conversation.
In any event, the Wiki entry stated that while designed as a high altitude bomber, bu the time it flew, the bombing program was gone, and ground attack/support was seen as a role. At least I believe that's what it said. In any event, I can see it.
Warren
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Heh. I suppose I should have read the Wiki entry before commenting...
Satan incarnate? That's funny. More like a class of Fifth Graders ("I know! I know!")
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I'm going to keep my eye out for this, I hope it's not long off.
I've been wondering if any of the smaller manufacturers would take the bait, ever since Colin Ower's Datafile appeared.
An interesting machine: even though it barely reached operations, there were enough around at the Armistice for them to be picked up by other countries. As well as the German and Ukrainian markings in the kit, you could slap on British roundels; convert it to a G.VIII, and Belgian markings come into play.
Thanks for the spot!
Mark
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Hope it's not gonna take them too long to get it done...still waiting for the Linke- Hoffmann RII and Siemens-Schuckert RI announced by Elf-models YEARS ago. Judging by the sprue-pics this one seems to be nicely done,appears like a reasonable thin fuselage as you can see the inner structure shining through.Not so convinced of the lozenge decals,though.
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Interesting. And maybe even tempting, something smaller for the time when I finish the huge Felix.
Malaula, the photos show the real sprues (I hope so) so the thing may be quite close.
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It is already available.
http://hobbyterra.com/product/gotha-gl-vii-w-maybach-engines-in-1-72-scale-bat-project-72003.html
However I think I will skip it. After all, not so interesting for me. And the Felixstowe is too much absorbing me right now.
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As much as I love WWI a/c, I will too. My build rate is at zero right now, and so I'm having to really come to terms with clearing out the stash I have, determining what I will build, etc., and this isn't going to be one of them.
However, I thought some here might find it of interest.
Warren
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Bravo to BAT Project for doing a new 1/72 scale WW1 subject. Despite the so-called resurgence in WW1 due to Wingnut Wings, the reality is the range of WW1 kits- and scales- has suffered since WNW arrived on the scene. Their high quality has seen countless WW1 modellers change from 1/72 and 1/48th scale to 1/32 and of course attracted many non-WW1 modellers. Great for large scale WW1 modellers.
But all this has been at the expense of the smaller scale guys some of whom date back to the 50s with established WW1 collections in 1/72 and 1/48th scale. Sadly most kit makers have not only abandoned WW1 they have also walked away from smaller scales. This is very sad.
Not everyone wants to buy Wingnut Wings kits or 1/32 models, no matter how good they are. Space/ price issues come into play and I suspect quite a few people have established collections in 1/72 and 1/48th and would like to stay in those scales.
Bat Project is to be encouraged for giving the 72 scale guys some new products. Let's hope they sell well and produce many more WW1 kits.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Austraslia
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Dave,
Well said sir, and I agree with your post 100%.
Warren
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I also agree with you 100% Dave, the presence of Wingnut kits should not influence the smaller scale modelers and manufacturers.
Des.
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I also agree with you 100% Dave, the presence of Wingnut kits should not influence the smaller scale modelers and manufacturers.
Des.
Sadly though, it has. I'll leave it at that.
Warren
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WNW for sure are a boon for WWI aircraft modeling as they enable even mediocre modelers to achieve good results ,and not leave them frustrated like a short run or resin kit in 72nd scale would.
But,what I like best about them is the plethora of 1/72 kits given to me by fellow modelers deciding to get rid of them to clear their stash!! Thanks for that,Sir Peter!
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Bravo to BAT Project for doing a new 1/72 scale WW1 subject. Despite the so-called resurgence in WW1 due to Wingnut Wings, the reality is the range of WW1 kits- and scales- has suffered since WNW arrived on the scene. Their high quality has seen countless WW1 modellers change from 1/72 and 1/48th scale to 1/32 and of course attracted many non-WW1 modellers. Great for large scale WW1 modellers.
But all this has been at the expense of the smaller scale guys some of whom date back to the 50s with established WW1 collections in 1/72 and 1/48th scale. Sadly most kit makers have not only abandoned WW1 they have also walked away from smaller scales. This is very sad.
Not everyone wants to buy Wingnut Wings kits or 1/32 models, no matter how good they are. Space/ price issues come into play and I suspect quite a few people have established collections in 1/72 and 1/48th and would like to stay in those scales.
Bat Project is to be encouraged for giving the 72 scale guys some new products. Let's hope they sell well and produce many more WW1 kits.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Austraslia
I wish WNW would do this kit, I would buy it.....It's a cool looking plane