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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: TimTam on June 26, 2018, 12:47:34 AM
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Hi,
if you are looking for your next Wingnut Wings fix then you might be interested in an interview Richard Alexander gave to the boys from the "On the Bench" modelling podcast.
http://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/
There's a very slight hint about an upcoming release.
Cheers.
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Good listen. Mr. Alexander keeping his cards close to the vest. Wonder what the connection to Australia is in the next release?
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1919_England_to_Australia_flight
Ahem. Just saying...
Take your pick out of any of that list, but my initial thought was “Vimy”. Which is daft but... just how daft? Possibly along the lines of “I’ll Need to build a hangar in the garden” daftness.
Chris
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I'll put money on the Martinsyde Elephant. Martinsyde G.100 7486 was flown by Frank Hubert McNamara when he rescued downed pilot, Capt. D.W. Rutherford, earning him the only Victoria Cross awarded to an Australian pilot during WWI.
Just saying.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_McNamara_(VC)
Cheers,
Bud
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Just a guess here but perhaps Wingnuts has plans for a reissue of their recently sold out SE5a?
A high profile Australian pilot was Major Roderic Stan Dallas officially credited with 39 victories. He flew a Hispano SE5a ( and a Sopwith Triplane) so either would be a good reissue candidate.
The Triplane reissue is already in the works as Collishaw's machine so if you wanted a good SE5a candidate with an Aussie flavour, Dallas is a strong contender especially as his SE5a had an unusual camouflage scheme as shown below in the recent Eduard 1/48th scale kit
(https://s19.postimg.cc/p3y2qs2kz/Dallas_ac.jpg)
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1919_England_to_Australia_flight
Ahem. Just saying...
Take your pick out of any of that list, but my initial thought was “Vimy”. Which is daft but... just how daft? Possibly along the lines of “I’ll Need to build a hangar in the garden” daftness.
Chris
Not all that daft, Chris. The Vimy was relatively small for a 2 engined bomber. Smaller than the Gotha and MUCH smaller than the Felixstowe. I have an old 1/48 resin Vimy in my stash and it seems to be about the size of the AEG G.IV. Broad cord, but narrow span.
Cheers,
Bud
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Did any Aussies fly 0/400's?
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Did any Aussies fly 0/400's?
Hope so... ;)
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A DH5, perhaps?
It served with No2 AFC and there is a replica at Omaka in Sir Peter’s wonderful museum.
Cheers
Syd
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I think the pertinent question is: Did the Vimy come out before the end of hostilities? WNW has released multiple models of planes released very late, and flew on/soldiered on into the 1920s. I hope the Vimy fits that description.
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I believe the Vimy was developed in late 1917 and in service in 1919 - just missing the end of WW1. However... bearing in mind there’s a few late kits of aircraft heading into the interwar years, it might be possible!
I’d love one for sure though. Just would need a new man cave to display it alongside the Felixstowes, the AEGs and the Gotha!!
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Looking at pics of the period there seems a lot of RE8's - a new special perhaps - oh yes please :)
Coincidentally have a look at the PJ film just posted
Tug
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just listened to it today. on the "Aussie flavor" i'd say the front runner is a Dh.5
i'd MUCH prefer a Stan Dallas SE.5a, it's already a Viper and would include a Stan Dallas figure (of which there are none, to my knowledge, and I've Googled furiously).
that said who wouldn't welcome an Re.8 repop?
Regarding the rest of the podcast, the most telling remark of Alexander's was in regard to SPAD XIII--to the effect of "how about a BF109E?" so don't expect one from them. ever. I'd say that also applies to the Dr.I especially since they've provided Roden decals. so it's not a French allergy per se as much as a SPAD/Nieuport allergy i think. odd to my eye, since "Sopwith Camel" is about like "how about a Spitfire?"
but it does seem to outline intent.
so maybe once Copper State's Nieuport 17 is a smash hit we can talk Edgar into a SPAD XII (and a XIII for those who must have an Emil).
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just listened to it today. on the "Aussie flavor" i'd say the front runner is a Dh.5
i'd MUCH prefer a Stan Dallas SE.5a, it's already a Viper and would include a Stan Dallas figure (of which there are none, to my knowledge, and I've Googled furiously).
that said who wouldn't welcome an Re.8 repop?
Regarding the rest of the podcast, the most telling remark of Alexander's was in regard to SPAD XIII--to the effect of "how about a BF109E?" so don't expect one from them. ever. I'd say that also applies to the Dr.I especially since they've provided Roden decals. so it's not a French allergy per se as much as a SPAD/Nieuport allergy i think. odd to my eye, since "Sopwith Camel" is about like "how about a Spitfire?"
but it does seem to outline intent.
so maybe once Copper State's Nieuport 17 is a smash hit we can talk Edgar into a SPAD XII (and a XIII for those who must have an Emil).
I agree totally. By the way, I intend to spend every single penny I can to support Copper State so they continue to produce their awesome figures and kits in all scales.
Mark
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Looking at pics of the period there seems a lot of RE8's - a new special perhaps - oh yes please :)
Coincidentally have a look at the PJ film just posted
Tug
I join you in clutching that straw, Tug, echoing yes please...he did mention re-issues....but I also recall how, at one point, he sort of blurted out "French" something...I did sit up a bit at that....ah, yes....straw clutching indeed.
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Yes Doug, as usual with WNW one can only speculate, hope eternal and always, always be totally but pleasingly surprised when something transpires :). I missed the 'French' bit - must have been when skipping forwards.
Currently awaiting the MvR issue along with the Sopwith Tripe in due course but I do agree with Marks' comment on support for CSM - I intend to be first in the queue at Hannants when that is delivered for sure ;)
Straws? Pass me a handful ;D
Tug
PS Just realised I have missed the N17 sprue shots - scrub round the first in queue bit - I'll be camping outside overnight :)
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Concerning the subject of French aircraft, IIRC, he was referring to different persons within the company take on a greater role in kit development of certain kits depending their expertise and knowledge. If someone has expertise in French subjects then they would be more involved in creating French aircraft.
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Well, I'll go against the flow and hope for the Vimy. Something new.
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I'll put money on the Martinsyde Elephant. Martinsyde G.100 7486 was flown by Frank Hubert McNamara when he rescued downed pilot, Capt. D.W. Rutherford, earning him the only Victoria Cross awarded to an Australian pilot during WWI.
Just saying.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_McNamara_(VC)
wow I had never heard/read about McNamara and his VC engagement - quite a amazing deal there - yeah I could see WNW doing a Martinsyde - certainly wouldnt rule it out
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Could the Ozzie connection be a “Blackburn Kangaroo”? :o
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I don't reckon it'll be anything that didn't see combat. I don't know what it'll be...
Heck... if you want an Aussie connection, MvR's Triplane was proven to be shot down by an Aussie...lol
Personally, I think half of their hints are just bait for speculation.
Gaz
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While the elephant would be a welcome addition, I'd still rather see a Vimy. I think it time we see something Allied with multiple engines.
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Personally, I think half of their hints are just bait for speculation.
agree. however, i think the BF-109E comment is telling
don't expect a SPAD XIII any time soon. or a DR.I.
in the case of the SPAD that kinda sucks because it's not like the existing kits are all that available... but hey. Jackson will do what he will.
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This is how my addled old cells see it
Shizuoka this year - WNW announce new model 'In development' but the Halberstadt, like the Junkers D1 before, is hardly 'in development' as its there in a test shot in all it's early glory. I'd guess that these have been 'In development' for far longer than the inference on either model would have us believe - so, if so - What's really in development I wonder? How long does it take say from the 'let's do this one next' to seeing it actually on a show display as a test shot 'in development'.
Id guess there are two or three, possibly even more, in development in varying stages at one time so if so that could lead to some serious speculation ;D
Like anything else it's an individuals interpretation but knowing how close WNW play their cards to their chest giving away a 'new' aircraft design as "Something with an Aussie flavour by the end of the year" is, I fear, unlikely to be a completely 'new' design
No, I'll plumb for the easy option with the Xmas release to be said Halberstadt and hopefully an RE8 from 3 Squadron to add to the re-issue list - now that will be a good (if expensive) Xmas, Then again I could, and probably am, well and truly off track ;D
Tug
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There's always Cobby and Camel, and Copper State's done the hard work. It's called synergy.
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