looking at post-anniversary releases i think we're seeing a signficant shift in release policy. MUCH more significant than the Lancaster (which is yet another example of "Sir Peter is interested in it" which has always been a key plank of the WNW platform).
first, a definite intent to keep kits available through reboxings, etc. a corollary of this seems to be getting *out* of aftermarket decals. evidence? the slew of Albatri slightly preceding the Richtofen Albi selling out.
second, a commitment to their big moneymakers staying available in some form. evidence? the constant Albi repops, the "pre order" status on the D.VII early. that one suggests that they have kept this kit in production quite a while, and it's a HUGE shift in release policy. i expect there will always be Camels, D.VIIs, and Albatri available. PREDICTION: the D.VII decals are gone, expect some limited edition D.VIIs to drop. this *might* even include Seven Swabians, coz they repopped the D.Va Bavarians, which has been sold out quite a while.
third, "limited edition" is very much what it says on the tin. evidence? Richtofen's gone west already.
fourth, Sir PJ is no longer the only one whose opinion matters on what to release. evidence? von Buckle's DR.1. this one is perhaps the most hugest.
so all in all, these developments suggest WNW have turned the corner and are doing quite well now. and they're committed to keeping major aircraft types available in some form. all of this is good for us, as well as them.
