What do you think the production numbers are of each WNW kit?

[ermeio]

KING HENRY V:
we, the lucky few...
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
....
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
:-)

[Dwaynewilly]

I'm thinking that the point of the original question has been kinda lost.  Who knows how many folks are out there buying and building these kits?  Most likely we will never really know.  It's not really very important accept to the manufacturers anyway.  How about the folks at WNW letting us know when they are running low on any of their kits?  It may help some of us who are not as fortunate as others financially to spend their limited funds on those kits that they really want before they are gone. 

Happy Holidays to all!

Dwayne   

[petrov27]

2,000..... 10,000...whichever... Out of seven billion people on the planet? Can we really be that much of a minority?

Yes, could be. What is more amazing is one of this minority has net-worth of 500 million NZD and really likes to spend on his hobbies!

[WarrenD]

2,000..... 10,000...whichever... Out of seven billion people on the planet? Can we really be that much of a minority?

Yes, could be. What is more amazing is one of this minority has net-worth of 500 million NZD and really likes to spend on his hobbies!

And aren't we just glad about that? 

Warren

[ALBATROS1234]

and we wont see another exclusively ww1 aircraft injection molded company again......ever.so squirrel enuff away to last to the autumn years of your life .

[Des]

I have enough kits to last me a life time and a half, with more kits on order, and that doesn't take into account any scratch builds I do, man, I need to live until I'm at least 150.

Des.

[Ernie]

I have enough kits to last me a life time and a half, with more kits on order, and that doesn't take into account any scratch builds I do, man, I need to live until I'm at least 150.

Des.

I think most of us are in that boat, Des.   We must be an optimistic bunch,
not letting a little thing like mortality deter our accumulating.

Cheers,
Ernie

[gcn]

I'm thinking that the point of the original question has been kinda lost.  Who knows how many folks are out there buying and building these kits?  Most likely we will never really know.  It's not really very important accept to the manufacturers anyway.  How about the folks at WNW letting us know when they are running low on any of their kits?  It may help some of us who are not as fortunate as others financially to spend their limited funds on those kits that they really want before they are gone. 

Happy Holidays to all!

Dwayne   

I have previously stated that some form of stock ticker would be useful, but now I'm not so sure what with all the speculators and panic buyers. As soon as an item was listed as being low in stock it would sell out, so you'd be no better off.

I've a feeling they do give out clues on their featured releases page, I know the Tripe was on there for quite some time.

It's just a shame I didn't want another one until it had gone.

[ermeio]

Do not panic, folks
There is n need to buy more WNW kits thasn you can built...
There are herds of dwarfs, hobbits and aliens out there with caves full of WNW boxes piled for the autumn.
You know, sir Peter commanded to have at least half million of each kit cast in the first run....
Be sure they will sell them on eBay for ridicoulus prices in the next years , it is even likely that. Santa will bring the entire collection to those wishing a full set of them
:-)

[Fokker boy]

Near impossible to know, but I'd guess (strictly a guess) the numbers are between 3,000-5,000 units per type, but I also believe WNW would have the foresight to order more of those that would have been predicted to be huge sellers, like the Fokker D.VII.

[Des]

They would have sufficient stocks to meet anticipated demand for each kit.

Des.

[dr 1 ace]

Regardless of the number of kits produced, WNW has definitely increased the number of modelers building  WWI A/c .   After years of shrinking numbers of WWI models seen at club meetings and contests, since WNW came out the numbers have been increasing in  all scales of WW I models at clubs & contests--without a drop in other areas. 

Again I'll relate the occurrence from the IPMS National Contest of a few years ago where WNW models were in abundance (and each year since!!!), among them there were 4 WNW HB W.29s entered and each one was by a modeler that said it was his first WWI model (one said it was his 1st a/c period) due to: low wing monoplane, no rigging (almost), colorful markings and the buzz about WNW quality and each planned on getting more WNW kits.

So it is not surprising that 3 of the sold out kits fit most of that description; the other 3 easily gobbled by us enthusiasts that knew what they were,  the duellist (Fok/Dh2) a bargain much as the F2a/HB is again.

As to actual numbers of WWI modelers, personally whenever I make a WNW order it usually includes models for 1 to 3 others who  either do not have: access to the net/ paypal /or pay me cash to hide the real cost from SWMBO --so who knows exactly how many are out there 

[drdave]

I think WNW have probably quadrupled the number of WW 1 modellers out there and squared the standard of building. Easy to use AM like Gaspatch and Aviattic really helps too. When I look back at my old Revell Camel I shudder....

[Kai]

Impossible to tell, but I'd guess at the low single figure thousands, maybe 1000, to  5,000 units per kit. I'd also guess that they don't have a standard number of production units per kit, which explains why the W29 & Sopwith Triplane sold out pretty quickly & the Albatros are still selling like hot cakes.

[Pgtaylorart]

I know nothing about the WnWs production numbers, but I can say that they are completely responsible for my current interest in WW1 plastic models. Before a friend showed me a kit he had just purchased, I was modeling railroads, and mainly paper buildings for these railroads. I'd always liked WW1 aviation, but had never been blown away by the kits like I was when I saw what WnWs we're producing. I'm hooked now!

-George