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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Aircraft Information/Questions => Topic started by: Gisbod on March 10, 2016, 10:08:20 PM

Title: Model Airways kits
Post by: Gisbod on March 10, 2016, 10:08:20 PM: Hello all,

Just stumbled across Rizzo's build of a 1/16th Model Airways Camel - what a cracker!

I was wondering if anyone else has had a go at one of these kits? Feedback? His is incredible, but are they achievable for mere mortals?

Guy
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: uncletony on March 11, 2016, 12:03:03 AM: UFAG has been going thru the Albatros D.Va here in a wonderful build, replacing virtually all of the parts save much of the wood. And a good thing too as the white metal parts in the kit, I hate to say it, are truly execrable. It's high on my list of "someday" projects, (actually 've already started on the motor...)
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: radio on March 11, 2016, 03:53:02 AM: I have order the Fokker DR1 with a nice Price.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: Gisbod on March 11, 2016, 04:27:17 AM: Thanks Bo, will look at that.

Martin - I didn't know they did a DR1? Where did you get it from?

Guy
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: radio on March 11, 2016, 06:53:08 AM: I buy it in Germany, it goes over Krick. They imported that.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on March 11, 2016, 04:47:01 PM: Model expo is the company.they also do ships.there's a Fokker dr1 ,Albatros D5,camel,nieuport 28,and Curtiss Jenny.they all include the wood framing parts in detail Parts mostly in white metal.but as no expressed the metal parts are average to poor especially in this large scale.
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: Gisbod on March 11, 2016, 05:01:36 PM: Ah ok, thanks,

That does scare me slightly as i think metalwork is beyond my limited modelling abilities... But they do look amazing.

I can probably pick one up in the US (as I go there quite a bit with work) and get one for a decent price?

If anyone stumbles across a cheap or discounted kit in the States I'd b very grateful if you could share the link?

Guy
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: radio on March 12, 2016, 01:58:01 AM: I will make pictures about the kit, when I am at home next week.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: uncletony on March 12, 2016, 03:14:16 AM: Model Expo has them on sale at regular intervals... Maybe you could work with a forum member here in the States to have one delivered to, which you could then pick up when you are in town?
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: Gisbod on March 12, 2016, 03:26:01 AM: Thanks Martin,

And thanks Bo, but I can get things delivered to the hotel, so it's quite straightforward. May be worth my while emailing them and maybe they can let me know when they have a sale..

Is there a best one to get? I like the DR.1 I think - although it would be the camel except that they don't supply a cowling which is a shame...

Guy
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: Gisbod on March 13, 2016, 05:26:50 PM: I've noticed I can get an Albatros on their eBay site £130 / $189 - on the website it's $350! The Fokker is even more $500 - But £156 / $220 on their eBay store!

Crazy differences?

If I do get one, it will be between the Fokker and the Albatros, is one clearly better than the other? I think the Fokker is the newer kit...

Guy
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: 15badcats on March 14, 2016, 10:25:26 AM: I've built the Albatros and Neiuport and they are a lot of fun I have the DR 1 and it looks like another fun build but I'm going to build the Camel first The metal prts aren't the best but with some work and paint they don't look bad It seems Model Expo has them for a better price on Ebay so I would buy there
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: Tankerman on March 14, 2016, 10:50:38 PM: These kits can be bought in the UK from this supplier: http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/Model-Airways-Kits.html

I have been a customer of theirs for years and they have always been very efficient and reliable. That said, I have the Sopwith Camel kit and completed the engine, propeller and fuselage framework but got so frustrated trying to turn the lumps of white metal supplied in to some resemblance of a scale component that I shelved the project.

Chris
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: radio on March 15, 2016, 09:39:02 PM: Hello Guy,
see to latest Acquisition! 8)
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: uncletony on March 30, 2016, 11:28:26 AM: Guy, here's your chance -- 55% off thru April with code 42YEARS --also free shipping within lower 48 USA

http://www.modelexpo-online.com/page.asp?lp=7008

not affiliated, blah blah blah
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: Gisbod on March 30, 2016, 05:18:29 PM: Ah thanks Bo!

Much appreciated... Should I go for it?! ???

Guy
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: Gisbod on March 30, 2016, 05:22:08 PM: Ps

Tripehound or Alby?
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: uncletony on March 31, 2016, 02:45:34 AM: Quote from: Gisbod on March 30, 2016, 05:22:08 PM
Ps

Tripehound or Alby?

The triplane fuselage consists of white metal cast bulkheads and wooden? stringers. The white metal parts are vile, at least those that come with the Albatros. Still I am sure it could be built into something absolutely stunning. I think it comes down to personal preference...
Title: Re: Model Airways kits
Post by: Beto on March 31, 2016, 04:51:02 PM: Quote from: Gisbod on March 30, 2016, 05:22:08 PM
Ps

Tripehound or Alby?

If you choose the Triplane be prepared to scratchbuild a new fuselage, engine, wing struts and many other parts. See here:
http://www.lazuli.com/n_projects/n_dons_projects/n_fokker/index.html (http://www.lazuli.com/n_projects/n_dons_projects/n_fokker/index.html)

With the Alby, well... you have to discard the top and bottom fuselage longerons (not present on the real aircraft) and fill the square holes provided for them in each frame, possibly make an all new Mercedes (the cast pieces are mostly unusable) or wait (like I'm doing) until Bo upsales his Mercedes parts to 1/16... ;)

You will also need new Spandaus for both... fortunately Gaspatch offers them: http://www.gaspatchmodels.com/machine-guns-1-16/ (http://www.gaspatchmodels.com/machine-guns-1-16/)