Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation

[OEFFAG 153]

Oh My with bells and whistles...

Just love how they've "mirrored" the box art of the Hansa W.12 on the art work of the Felixstowe Late... Anyone know if it's based on a "real" event?

I'm off to sell something and build an extension to the house.


Cheers

Mikael

[uncletony]

Just love how they've "mirrored" the box art of the Hansa W.12 on the art work of the Felixstowe Late... Anyone know if it's based on a "real" event?

According to the WNW W.12 instructions, 1410 was "written off" in April 1918 -- which doesn't seem to be the same as "shot down in flames by a Felix." The crew presumably survived to fly W.29 2530… (same heraldry)…

dunno...

[OEFFAG 153]

Just love how they've "mirrored" the box art of the Hansa W.12 on the art work of the Felixstowe Late... Anyone know if it's based on a "real" event?

According to the WNW W.12 instructions, 1410 was "written off" in April 1918 -- which doesn't seem to be the same as "shot down in flames by a Felix." The crew presumably survived to fly W.29 2530… (same heraldry)…

dunno...

You're probably right Bo  – I have 2530 on display in my "Man Cave"...

/M

[Umlaufmotor]

Anyway - 1410 or 2530 - ,  I've just ordered the W.12 in this moment.

Servus
Bertl

[Doug Mace]

Oh My with bells and whistles...

Just love how they've "mirrored" the box art of the Hansa W.12 on the art work of the Felixstowe Late... Anyone know if it's based on a "real" event?

I'm off to sell something and build an extension to the house.


Cheers

Mikael

Well, OE..., hard to say if it's truly factual but easy to say very, very likely...here's some history citing "....often fighting enemy patrol and fighter aircraft..." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felixstowe_F.2

[rhallinger]

Interesting.  The FSM add lists the kit numbers as 32050 and 32066.  The latter number takes us a bit further down the road in terms of overall numbers.  The ad also labels these as our "Largest Releases!"  At thje WNW website, the W.12 is listed as a "Christmas Release," and the "News" section lists the DFWs as the "Newest Releases."  Could there still be a "Chritmas Surprise" release?   Perhaps I am parsing the language too closely.

The Felixstowe is beyond cool.  Only problem is it's massive size--this puppy is simply not going to fit on most shelves.  I'm looking forward to all of the creative ways you folks will come up with to display this giant.  Any ideas?  Personally, I think we'll see many of these "in flight" or in a coffee table a la Bud!

Regards,

Bob

[uncletony]

Wall hanging?

Under False floor?

[bobs_buckles]

I think I need to employ some staff! 

Twisted Von Buckle Maker 

[rhallinger]

Thanks Michael!  That was within the last 5 minutes that they went up.   I see that they are the "Surprise Christmas Release."  Surprise, indeed!

Happy New Year to us!

Cheers,

Bob

[cgandiaga]

I like the "detachable outer wings for easier storage" line the best.

[acewwi]

it's comes mid Dec.
take a look on WNW site

[zavod44]

These guys sure have a way of outdoing themselves every year!  Even I'm surprised by these last three releases....

[rhallinger]

The corner cabinet idea is interesting, but would leave the viewer with only limited perspectives.  Incorporating a turntable base would be ideal for a non-hanging display, but would require more space.  A hinged wall hanging diorama display might work well also, sort of like a drop leaf table, with a prop to hold it horizontal when in the upright position. 

Regardless of display options, I have little doubt that one of these beasts will make its way into my stash in 2015.

Regards,

Bob 

[OEFFAG 153]

Ah, now I see... The Hansa was 'only' the 'Christmas Release'. The Felixstowes are the 'Surprise Christmas Release' 

Mikael

[guitarlute101]

I wonder what the price tag will be?

Mark