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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: macsporran on January 31, 2018, 07:18:52 PM
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I see over on the WNW Fans Facebook page, they have pictures of the new WNW release at Nuremberg.
Nice choice.
S
(Photo credit to them.)
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Hi!
Of all the beautiful WWI aircraft left, they chose that...thing.
It's as disappointing as a new SW movie... :'(
Ciao
Iwik
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Hi!
Of all the beautiful WWI aircraft left, they chose that...thing.
It's as disappointing as a new SW movie... :'(
Ciao
Iwik
Nah, c‘mon - it‘s a very nice choice! Your favourite will surely turn up, too, Iwik!
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Just think, no rigging!
Guy
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i really would not have seen that one coming.
now i'm wiser.
next one? FLOH!
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i really would not have seen that one coming.
now i'm wiser.
next one? FLOH!
Probably not, Special Hobby makes the Floh in resin. Interesting subject they have chosen, did not see that one coming.
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That is a relief. My stash has grown too much in the recent months. And this release will definitely not increase it. A few months for quiet building of what I have already at home, before something interesting comes. ;)
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me want me want me want!!!! Oh, I was hoping they would 1 some day!
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That is a relief. My stash has grown too much in the recent months. And this release will definitely not increase it. A few months for quiet building of what I have already at home, before something interesting comes. ;)
Too funny, my thoughts exactly! We are truly getting spoiled; I was holding back on that Fokker D.II from Special Hobby, now there's no reason to delay any longer. ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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I think its awesome....but then I like Ju87's too........It should be a pretty straight forward build though.
Steve
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Now that is most certainly one for me folks :) :) :) well done WNW
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That is a relief. My stash has grown too much in the recent months. And this release will definitely not increase it. A few months for quiet building of what I have already at home, before something interesting comes. ;)
Too funny, my thoughts exactly! We are truly getting spoiled; I was holding back on that Fokker D.II from Special Hobby, now there's no reason to delay any longer. ;)
Cheers,
Lance
Count me in on this group also. My WNW stash is up to 8, the highest it has ever been ::)
RGIII
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Well.....errrr..,...alrighty then. Can't say I'm not disappointed, BUT....this is a technically important plane historically and I would think a relatively cost effective model to produce, so that helps buisness. I hope it sells well for WNW. It's just that it has no CHARACTER, no struts and wires and things sticking out of it. As was mentioned earlier, I have plenty in the stash to build, and am not done buying WNW's other gems yet. Regards Pete in RI.
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Hi fellows, I am not actually a fan of 1/32 kits, but reading the news of a new kit being revealed at Nuernberg fair and reading someone talking about the possibility (or the wish) to have an 1/32 Hanriot I got very tempted, but this Ju DI is not actually at the top of my preferences, I agree it has been an important step forward in the history of technical development of planes (i have the Roden kit in 48th) but should I ever decide to purchase a WNW that would be the last in my preferences.
BTW I hope it will be a good seller because IMHO WNW people deserve success for their commitment and for the top level quality of their kits.
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Yep, this flying Quonset hut won't be joining my stash either which is absolutely fine...it'll leave a slot wide open for CSM's imminent N17.
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I'll be getting one....or two. Ought to look great next to my J.1.
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100% !!!!!!
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That is a relief. My stash has grown too much in the recent months. And this release will definitely not increase it. A few months for quiet building of what I have already at home, before something interesting comes. ;)
Too funny, my thoughts exactly! We are truly getting spoiled; I was holding back on that Fokker D.II from Special Hobby, now there's no reason to delay any longer. ;)
Cheers,
Lance
Count me in on this group also. My WNW stash is up to 8, the highest it has ever been ::)
RGIII
Same here. I was hoping it wouldn't be a re-pop of an older kit, but even that would've been better, imho. All metal, no rigging. Just like WWII.
Cheers,
Bud
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Just think, no rigging!
Guy
It will sell like hot cakes for that reason alone.
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I am very happy with their choice . Great thing to weather with lots of scratches showing the Aluminum
(https://abload.de/img/img-20180131-wa0005gzsat.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=img-20180131-wa0005gzsat.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/img-20180131-wa0004mas52.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=img-20180131-wa0004mas52.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/img-20180131-wa00069bsxe.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=img-20180131-wa00069bsxe.jpg)
Bye, Manni
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I know its not the sexist of all the possible choices but I think it's a great choice for someone who wants to try a WNW's kit but is scared off all the rigging. I also thnk its going to bring more modellers into the WW1 aircraft fold which is a good thing for all of us.
I'll be getting one.
Good choice WNW! ;)
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Hi!
Of all the beautiful WWI aircraft left, they chose that...thing.
It's as disappointing as a new SW movie... :'(
Ciao
Iwik
I am with you: Disappointed.
Borsos
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Manni, your pictures look as if you have got one home and photographed it on your kitchen table?
If you have indeed bought one, how much was it please?
Thanks, Sandy
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I am down for one. Thinking the 2 seater may not be far behind
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A good thread. I have to laugh at the personal preferences statements. That’s what modeling is. I, for one, don’t care much for the Camel series. Now, if only Richthofen or Voss had lived to fly one of these Junkers its popularity index would be much higher. Lol
The Junkers was my first Wingnut Wings build and it was fun. I will likely get the D.1 at some point. An innovative airplane and a special model kit from an innovative company.
You have to appreciate Wingnut Wings for marching to their own tune. I do.
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I think it’s an excellent choice as WnW have now captured both ends of WW1 aviation with the Taube & the D.I
The two aircraft help to show the amazing speed of development over just a few years.
Regards
Russell
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I was hoping for something different, but not disappointed in the release of the D.1. I never knew they existed until I saw the Roden 1/48 releases at which time I thought it was unfortunate that it wasn't released in 1/32nd scale, so I will probably get one as it is such a unique aircraft and I do have a passing interest in it. As mentioned previously, if one of the Big Named German aces had flown it, I am sure it's popularity and acceptance would be more universal. I won't be beating a path to be the first in line to get one, but at some point I will. WNW could release it as a "Weekend Edition."
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As much as some may not like it, the D1 and it’s research around manufacturing with duraluminum make it a very historically important aircraft. It’s one I will get.
I’m happy it wasn’t a Nieuport 17 because of CSM and an 11 becuase I’d never finish mine lol.
Ray
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like most here I understand why wnw has made a junkers d1 but I don't think I will be getting one because for me to spend £70 odd on a kit it would have to be something that really intrests me personally having said that I hope it sells well and I cant believe this will be the only kit from wnw we will see this year. ;D
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I'm with Doug on this one. In fact, I'll probably liquidate my WnW holdings to finance multiple Nie. 17 purchases, since I've a bunch of OOP decal sheets that have been waiting for just such an emergency.
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Only three paint options? WnW models usually have five, but since so few DI's were produced during the war I guess I can understand it. Too bad they don't have any of the post-WWI paint schemes, but I assume that info simply isn't available.
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The print on the side of the box says 5 options, and one of the three visible in the photo is from 1919, flown by Theo Osterkamp.
Rich
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Ah, OK. I guess I didn't look close enough at the photos. Either that or my tired, old eyes just didn't see what they should have seen. Probably a bit of both. Thanks.
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Uschi has a video on Facebook that shows the options fairly well (even with the focus 'breathing'). Worth a look if you're on the fence with this one.
five is a massive portion of the entire production run though...
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five is a massive portion of the entire production run though...
Haha, that‘s true!!
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It actually makes me wonder. Did the aluminum construction of the DI allow it to have a longer service life than aircraft of traditional construction? I seem to remember reading somewhere that the lifespan of a traditional WWI aircraft such as the Camel was on the order of a few months. If so, then maybe the 80 DI's produced by Junkers saw more service time than two or three times as many traditionally produced aircraft. Just a thought.
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Really off-beat choice, typical WNW I would say! There are some sprue shots on the IPMS Germany site, too, showing some nice details in intricate moulding -such as the Fokker-type control stick with the combat throttles moulded in place, and some very delicate and curious looking framework (looks like a lower spar or something)
I'll wait until I see a few built, I like the curious and offbeat, but not one I'll go out and get immediately.
Somehow I was under the impression these had BMW engines, but I guess being wrong on that gives away my level of knowledge on this machine...!
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Pre-order up on WnW site.
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As are the instructions and a built-up model :)
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I think I know where WNW got their inspiration for this.
It reminds me of the work of the artist Jeff Thompson, in particular this exhibit in Te Papa, the national museum of NZ in Wellington:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/assets/galleries/8400/full_1.jpg?1382995441
Tony P
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After going through the instructions, and inspecting the extensive research materials and source photos Wingnut Wings has so laboriously and painstakingly put together, I plan to get one and build it soon thereafter. The D.1 is an extremely significant aircraft technically and historically. With such a brief development period and constant changes and improvements and few service examples being built it is a flat out wonder that the Wingnut Wings crew did such a fantastic job of documenting the airplane's history and bringing us such a detailed and accurate model.
Thanks again!
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Just placed my pre order. 8)
I think this kit is going to bring new guys into WW1 aircraft that were scared previously of the rigging.
Maybe not the sexiest choice, but a very wise one on WNW's behalf.
;)
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I'm a bit curious about 'bringing people in who are scared of rigging'
What do they build next?
Richard
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I'm a bit curious about 'bringing people in who are scared of rigging'
What do they build next?
Richard
Something with very little or no rigging - Fokker D.VII, Hansa-Brandenburg W.12, Junkers J.1, or Fokker Dr.1 (you didn't say it had to be WNW).
Then, once the fear has passed, move on to an Albatros or Pfalz.
Eric
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I suspect that it isn’t the fear of rigging that is at play, but the fear that it will be done wrong, or sloppily. I know guys who will happily apply four thousand stencil decals to their Navy jet fighter models but turn pale at the thought of stringing some monofilament or EZ Line into some holes or wire eyes. Strange....
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I agree with Eric, something with a little bit of rigging. ;)
Think of it as going from a bike with training wheels (little/no rigging for a taste of WNW) to eventually removing the wheels and riding the bike without.