Meng Dr.1 Unboxing

[Bill_S]

I just found this video on Youtube. At first glance, it looks like they did alright with the instructions - and the instrument decals are there, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4jyzjPpUXE&feature=emb_title&fbclid=IwAR3-DUHnvkvu6D_5_L3qAz1P-kEq6a_sKroUhReX-pqJA30fxGjnNSBZR8I

[gedmundson]

Thanks for posting - the contents of the box look nice. As my supplier had mentioned they were ready to ship a week ago and he should have them end of the month or so. Fingers crossed!
Cheers,
Gary

[Ringleheim]

Looks fantastic. 

They even tried to give it the WNW "look" with the instructions.

I was also impressed with "little Manfred".  Very crisp molding, kind of looks like him...

I hadn't been interested in the bust before, but I think I'd give it a shot having seen it up close.

[smperry]

Wonder if Meng will sell separate engine sprues.
sp

[Captain Slower]

My gratitude is with Meng and the Wingnuts Corp for not wasting the efforts of the WNW team.  Meng was astute in making this a single boxing with both rectangular and circular access panels and what appears to be the parts to make F1 thru any Dr.I not fitted with a Clerget.  OOB builds will be very nice!

I hope the decal markets are paying attention.  I hope Pheon would bring back 32002 the JG2 markings.

I have a Roden kit that I will build as MvR's 152/17.  I have two Meng's on order with Sprue Bros, so these may be a J6 and J19 subjects.

Looks great!

[petrov27]

yes it looks very nice on the sprues indeed. I agree even the bust looks good - very crispy details - I wonder if that is an entirely MENG deal or if WNW had been planning to include a "bust" option? If all MENG, kudos for going with something different (brings back memories of the old DML/Dragon 1/48 WW1 kits with pilot busts included)

[SimonCornes]

Thanks for that link, it has increased my confidence level in the kit. What I mean is, thank goodness there are 4 marking options! Sad not to see the familiar Wingnut logos on the sprues, ah well.

[lcarroll]

   Does look very nice indeed. I must contact Wheels and Wings to confirm one if they are going to stock it! (so much for slowing down on new Kit purchases, but on the bright side I did maintain my resolve for almost 3 weeks ......... )
Cheers,
Lance

[Eric Armstrong]

   Does look very nice indeed. I must contact Wheels and Wings to confirm one if they are going to stock it! (so much for slowing down on new Kit purchases, but on the bright side I did maintain my resolve for almost 3 weeks ......... )
Cheers,
Lance

Compared to me, you're a regular pillar of strength and self-control

[Dave W]

Images lifted from Art Scale's unboxing...






Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[Alexis]

Now I want one even more !



Terri

[smperry]

Fine looking kit. Anyone who complains too loudly should be sent everyone's old 1/28 Revell Dr.Is they have tucked away and made to build them all.

Looking forward to getting one soon.
sp

[rhallinger]

The video pushed me over the edge, and I pre-ordered one this morning.  I still have a bunch of Roden Dr.I kits in the stash too.  It will be interesting to compare.  Lots of building pleasure!

Best regards,

Bob

[mgunns]

   Does look very nice indeed. I must contact Wheels and Wings to confirm one if they are going to stock it! (so much for slowing down on new Kit purchases, but on the bright side I did maintain my resolve for almost 3 weeks ......... )
Cheers,
Lance

You did better than me Lance.  I have one pre-ordered from somewhere I don't know where and one from the Hobby Depot in Tempe.  It is a nice looking molding alright.

[AROTH]

Yes, I also pre-ordered/reserved (whatever) from a few different sites and cannot remember from whom. Anywhere from from 3-5 kits. Better go back and checked my CC statements and saved PayPal receipts.......