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Just curious, my fellow forumites.  In your opinion what is the best or your favorite WNW kit?

Pfalz D.IIIa
5 (8.8%)
Albatros D.V/D.Va (any)
5 (8.8%)
Fokker D.VII (any)
3 (5.3%)
Sopwith Pup (any)
1 (1.8%)
Roland D.VIa/b
4 (7%)
Eindecker (any)
1 (1.8%)
Pfalz D.XII
1 (1.8%)
Sopwith Snipe (any)
2 (3.5%)
SE.5a 'Hisso'
0 (0%)
Sopwith Triplane
2 (3.5%)
Junkers J.1
0 (0%)
Bristol F.2b Fighter
7 (12.3%)
Gotha G.IV
7 (12.3%)
DH.9/DH.9a
3 (5.3%)
AMC DH.2
3 (5.3%)
FE.2b (any)
3 (5.3%)
Roland C.II/C.IIa
3 (5.3%)
Rumpler C.IV (any)
4 (7%)
LVG C.VI
3 (5.3%)
W.29
0 (0%)
Harry Tate
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 51

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Offline coyotemagic

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The best of WNW
« on: July 12, 2014, 03:09:06 AM »
This question may have already been posted and, if so, I apologize for the redundancy.  I thought it would be fun to see where we all stand on this issue.  So, what say ye?
Cheers,
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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2014, 03:24:45 AM »


I'd go with the LVG.

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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2014, 03:47:41 AM »
Although I have every one in the list, I am not qualified to answer :-D (unless drooling over the sprues counts)
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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2014, 04:56:51 AM »
Well Mines not there so I can't vote ;D

It may seem surprisingly not one of the Albatrossen or the long awaited D.VII's but the Rumpler early.

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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2014, 06:16:24 AM »
Sorry, Keith!  It was there when I set this up, but somehow disappeared.  The Rumpler is now back on the list.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2014, 07:00:32 AM »
Quote from: Bo Monroe on July 12, 2014, 03:47:41 AM
Although I have every one in the list, I am not qualified to answer :-D (unless drooling over the sprues counts)

I must agree with, Bo! If it came down to tickling the sprues, all of them!

Love the Pfalz, but everyone who knows me will know it's my favourite Scout.

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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2014, 07:18:27 AM »
Having built 8 and storing 2 more in my stash I have voted for FEE!
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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2014, 09:06:37 AM »
Quote from: The Red Baron on July 12, 2014, 06:27:08 AM
LVG ?

I really think the first releases, despite a few little flaws, all deserve recognition for the ground they broke, as does the Gotha. They redefined WWI aircraft kits and modelling 8)
I have to totally agree, I could build D.V & D.Vs's till my fingers fall off.

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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2014, 09:21:08 AM »
We all know which one is my !





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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2014, 09:29:31 AM »
Bud, I went with what I consider to be the best ENGINEERED kit of the few I have built. Had I chosen my favorite it would have been the Albatros DV, or perhaps the DVII. Instead I went with the Snipe  8)
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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2014, 09:38:03 AM »
The Bristol F.2b Fighter wins hands down, it is a superb kit, superb detail and easy to build. (IMO)

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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2014, 03:21:48 PM »
I had to go Gotha, just because. I do agree with the point made about the first four kits; ground breaking, revolutionary, setting a new standard in so many ways.
 But the Gotha is.....
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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2014, 11:03:47 PM »
My only issue with WnW kits are the overly fine tolerances when fitting cockpit assemblies to fuselages but when I built the LVG C.VI, I didn't experience any difficulties at all, so it gets my vote as their best effort yet.

Cheers,

Chris

Oops! I didn't see the survey which doesn't include my choice. Sorry about that.
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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2014, 11:54:16 PM »
I ended up voting for the Albatros (what a surprise) because encountering a certain Bertl's epic build of same is what finally drew me back to the hobby after 40 years... with a vengeance. And the kit has kept me entertained me for over two years now... not a bad investment of $60 right?  ;) ;D
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Re: The best of WNW
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2014, 12:35:28 AM »
Bo, is it really my fault that you build models again after an 40 years break?  :o
Cool, I'm proud of myself. 
Your absolutely superb built Albatros is proof why I am proud.

So, I voted for the Fokker D.VII.
I am absolutely not a very big fan of this aircraft. I do not particularly like this bird from the optical side.
 
But, the team from the WNW has worked perfectly well here in my eyes.
- Extremely well researched.
- Excellent molded in plastic (note the extremely fine tubular steel frame of the cockpit and nose section).
- All variations to built.
- Excellent Decals, inclusive of all ZAK-stamp etc..

But I'm sure the Halberstadt CL.II will raise the bar even higher .......   ;D

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