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The Hobby Showroom => Pheon Models => Topic started by: rowan broadbent on July 02, 2012, 11:01:03 PM
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With the publication of the two new Windsock Datafiles on the DV/Va and the excellent new Builder’s guide from the same source for the two superb Wingnuts kits, I thought it was a good time to further expand our coverage of the “Albie” with volumes three and four.
Those who have the Windsock titles already will recognise a good number of options from within their pages – either as profiles from the ever-excellent Ronnie Bar or “new” photographs but there are also a number (particularly in volume four) that are from different sources.
For previous releases we did the 32nd decals first and the other two scales came along later, this time it is our intention (funds permitting) to release them all at the same time. The final design of the decal sheets is being worked on now, so as yet we cannot quote prices but they will be announced here shortly.
I’m reluctant to give a definite release date as I am very aware that things this year have been a lot slower than we wanted, but I am confident that - barring any further “challenges” being thrown our way- we should be firmly back on track very soon with further announcements of what we think will prove to be a very exciting release program for more WWI decals.
First set is 32036, 48031 or 72023:
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h77/airbag2/Pheon%20Models/p1059.jpg)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h77/airbag2/Pheon%20Models/p2060.jpg)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h77/airbag2/Pheon%20Models/p3061.jpg)
Second set is 32037, 48031 and 72024:
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h77/airbag2/Pheon%20Models/p1062.jpg)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h77/airbag2/Pheon%20Models/p2063.jpg)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h77/airbag2/Pheon%20Models/p3064.jpg)
As already stated, the final prices aren’t yet available, but I can say that they will be broadly in line with our previous similar sets. If you wish to place pre-orders now please drop us an email at [email protected]. All pre-orders can, as usual, be cancelled at any time so you are not making an open-ended commitment! I can also say that there will be free postage and packing for those who order both sets in advance before the end of July this year*.
Just a note for those patient souls waiting for the previously announced subjects, the two sets for Jasta 18 will be available to send out imminently, followed by the Gloster Gladiator and Hawker Demon sets. The other ones on the stocks – the Italian Hanriots in 72nd and 48th and the 32nd Gotha G.IV sets – will be going to print very soon.
* (unfortunately this doesn’t apply to customers with deliver addresses in Mexico, Brazil, China, Russia and South Korea – those customers will receive an equivalent financial discount)
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The 1/32 Gotha decals are finally coming out?... Great news, indeed...
A blue Albatros? That might be a good idea, to try... ;)
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Hello Jose,
Yes, the Gotha set will be out soon.
The Blue on these scans is much brighter and more intense than the actual artwork, for some reason...
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Beautiful stuff, Rowan. I'm not much of an Albatros fan, but with all these gorgeous sheets you're producing, I'm compelled to build a few. Great news on the Hanriots. I keep pulling my Hanriot kits out of the stash, wanting to build something relatively simple, then putting them back thinking, "Nah. Wait till Rowan's decals come out."
Cheers,
Bud
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......uuuuuhhhh oh gaaaaawd...sign me up........
Steve
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Excellent Albatros decals Rowan but even more exciting is the news that you are bringing out decals for the Gotha. I was lucky enough to pick up a WnW Gotha on ebay and was hoping that there were some better decals around, my wish has been answered.
Des.
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Rowan,
Nice to see you back in "production". Ouch, this is going to hurt!!!
Cheers,
Lance ::)
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Great work on the Albatroses (Albatri? ::)) Rowan, I quote Bud, although I just completed one seeing all that variety of schemas pushes towards building another one...
I am waiting for Italian decals, when you'll release the Hanriots I won't miss them to go with my HD1 / HD2 48 Eduard kit...
Ciao
Antonio
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Gotta save up $1260 for the other 18 alby's now......
Steve
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Thanks for all the positive comments, chaps. A steady flow of pre-orders coming in, which is great!
On the Gotha set, they won't be including any lozenge - the amount required for the Gotha and the cost of screen printing would make them just too expensive an option. Best to try Doug Bauman for these, as his printing method is much cheaper.
Well Steve, I've got four WNW Albatri in the cupboard - I just need to get round to some building.... This is where 1/48th (and 72nd) comes in; cheaper and takes up less space for multiple builds - I still love48th scale!
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Hi, Rowan,
And now for the oddball question of the week: is there any chance of Pheon doing an Albatros DV 1/32nd decal sheet that includes markings for the captured Albatros DV 4545/17?
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff205/29selley/A1.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff205/29selley/a4.jpg)
This project has been dithering around in what passes for my mind for quite some time. Just thought that I'd get your take on the decal possibilities. I might be able to jury-rig the markings, but a first rate set of Pheon offerings would be rather nice! ;D
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Now that is an appealing marking scheme for a DV. I sure wish that I'd seen this before building my von Schleich Jasta 21 DV.
Cheers,
Chris
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Hi, Rowan,
And now for the oddball question of the week: is there any chance of Pheon doing an Albatros DV 1/32nd decal sheet that includes markings for the captured Albatros DV 4545/17?
This project has been dithering around in what passes for my mind for quite some time. Just thought that I'd get your take on the decal possibilities. I might be able to jury-rig the markings, but a first rate set of Pheon offerings would be rather nice! ;D
Hello Gary,
I've also been pondering this one and others for a possible "they flew each others" decal set - I think you actually got me thinking about it at Telford last year. There's no doubt that it would look really different - I'm almost hooked......
Watch this space......
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Now that is an appealing marking scheme for a DV. I sure wish that I'd seen this before building my von Schleich Jasta 21 DV.
Cheers,
Chris
Hi, Chris,
I've had that scheme in the far recesses of my mind for decades, actually, after doing an Airfix 1/72nd Albi in it in the '70's. Then came the WNW kit, then came Rowan's lozenge, then came all of the photos of 4545/17 on the WNW website. I must get the Snipe and Tripe when they arrive, but this little beastie still lurks under the modelling table...! ;D
And now, back to the Staghound...
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Ive lost track. Are the Alby 1/32 volume 3 decals available? The sheet example shows #32031 but you list it as 32036 either way Im interested.
Steve
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Hi Rowan - any news on the 1:32 scale Gotha decals, it will be interesting to see what you are going to release.
Des.
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Hi Rowan,
Hope your relatively silent profile is due to the workload imposed by whipping up new sheets for the WNW DH2, Fokker Monoplanes, and the apparently pending DVII!?
If Lanoe Hawker were included in your efforts what a wonderful Christmas it would be! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Hello Lance,
My DH2 is on its way at the moment and I have plans for a set for the DH2 that would of course include Lanoe Hawker (I read his brother Tyrrel's biography Hawker VC the year it was published and have had a very high regard for the man ever since), Jimmy McCudden and others as well as a selection of marking alternatives for the FE2b in a "Pushers" decal set. I have a number of previously announced sets to get out first.... Christmas? Possibly!
For the Fokker DVII, I have so far 170+ profiles/decals prepared - it just will depend on what WNW have in mind for the kits and how the various sub-contractors and their variations are kitted.
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Thanks for the detailed reply Rowan. Most impressive, you'll hear from me very quickly once you confirm the pending/availability status of several of these. The DVII "menu" sounds fascinating, 170+!??!?
I was "hard over" on Hawker's D2 for the inevitable WNW Kit however JTB McCudden is a great hero of mine. Hmmmmmmm.
Keep those updates coming.
Cheers,
Lance
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So,
Between what WNW makes for the decals and yours, I have to buy at least 200+ of those kits............
maybe if I just sell the house....
:o
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So,
Between what WNW makes for the decals and yours, I have to buy at least 200+ of those kits............
maybe if I just sell the house....
:o
I already had the DV and DVa, got another Va, and am now "twitching" about ordering another V. And then there's the latest two WNW releases with the DVII "on short final". I'm not sure selling the house would cover me!
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Rowan - any news on the 1:32 scale Gotha decals, it will be interesting to see what you are going to release.
Des.
Bump ;)
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Hello Des
These are with the printers and should be done in the next few weeks.
These are the five options:
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h77/airbag2/Pheon%20Models/000GothaGIVheadersheet022.jpg)
I'm aiming to have these available with the RE8s in November....
Rowan
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Once again I might of missed something so sorry if its already been answered Alby 1/32 vol 3?
TIA Steve
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Sorry Steve - missed your original post....
I'm finalising the decal designs now for Vols 3 & 4 - a little late I'm afraid but am hoping to have them available next month - the aim is for the UK nationals at Telford on 10th and 11th - we'll see!
R
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Thats all good. Im lookng forward to them!!!
Steve
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Hello Des
These are with the printers and should be done in the next few weeks.
These are the five options:
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h77/airbag2/Pheon%20Models/000GothaGIVheadersheet022.jpg)
I'm aiming to have these available with the RE8s in November....
Rowan
Looks like I need a Gotha set as well as RE8!
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Hi, Rowan,
Our invasion of the Eastern Med was quite successful, and we have just last night returned home for "medals and tea!" No date yet, I take it, on the "Captured" sheet? No worries: lots of styrene here to play with while I wait!
Best to you and Sabine!
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Hello Gary,
Glad you made it back from the front unscathed. Mother-in-law is currently "en Turkie" (she did Canada last year - is she chasing you??.... you know how tenacious French ladies "of a certain age" can be.....). Any holiday snaps? We're giving the show in Hyères a miss, due to the weather, so are still in Brittany - in the rain!
I expect the Captured decals any day now. I've just received the Christiansen WB29 and the first part of the Gotha GIV decals and the Captured ones were on the same job so in the next few days all being well - will be in touch.
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Thanks Rowan for the info on the Gotha decals, very nice indeed. Please keep me informed as to their release date.
Des.