I'm gonna jump on the Roden band wagon, as well. I've built 7 1/48 scale Roden models and thoroughly enjoyed every one of them. Some of my first WWI models were Roden, so maybe that's why I have very few complaints. I'm used to them. In fact, some of my favorites are Roden models. In addition, customer service has always been superb. Some of my kits came with broken parts and Roden was quick to replace them, along with some lovely postcards from the Ukraine signed by Olga.
As for the WNW site, it seems to be up and running at the moment here in NorCal.
Cheers,
Bud