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Sensational, Prez, congratulations!

He is a rare individual, indeed!..and shared much useful information with me during the design of this kit. Unfortunately he doesn't want me to share photographs on the net so you'll just have to trust me that this kit is nut and bolt perfect!.. A little flurry of interest generated by this post of Paul's so I guess that's the answer - inundate the forums with information! Once Telford is over this weekend I will get busy.. If anyone is attending Scalemodelworld please come and say "hello"! Best wishes, Richard

Just to be clear - the "pre-order" is to register your interest only, as clearly explained on the Aviattic website page. I now have a mailing list of just 300 interested parties, who are kept up to date with the trials and tribulations of getting this kit to the pre-order stage, when those on the list will be invited to place their orders before the kits general release. These are very difficult times to be attempting anything like this project and it will be years before I see any kind of financial return - and only if it sells over a thousand units, which is a long way off yet. So, if anyone thinks such a multi-media, highly detailed WW1 aircraft kit is over-priced, I suggest you try it yourself! Full injection-moulded WW1 kits are just not an option - even with millionaire backers, there simply is not the market, sadly. Multi-media kits allow a level of finesse in the detailing which should be welcomed not feared. I sold just 320 of the Aviattic Ansaldo Balilla's. A kit many consider the finest WW1 aircraft kit yet produced. Their disappointing sales meant that going to a costly second run was just not financially viable. They currently change hands on EBay for hundreds of pounds, yet it took me three years to achieve that sales figure.. If you want to support such endeavours with no prior financial commitment - I just need to have a rough idea of the potential customer numbers - then please sign up for the newsletter. This kit will not be produced unless I can guarantee around 600 sales. Not "interested parties"..sales. So that is my priority at the moment. Honing the various elements for fit and accuracy and deciding on production methods for each part. I will not know the final production price and hoped-for delivery date until I am satisfied that the Pfalz will be the finest kit that I can produce. We are living in very difficult times, costs are escalating weekly, there are few casting and printing companies left wishing to deal with such small numbers. Most are too busy casting goblins or busty princesses for Kickstarters. Best wishes, Richard (director and head tea-maker, Aviattic Ltd)

Beautifully done, Mike! Richard

Terrific stuff and love your "brave" weathering!

Just gorgeous - congratulations!

Thanks for the kind comments regarding Aviattic decals Andy! Great to see your progress with this lovely kit - surprisingly small for a two-seater?! You'll be amused to hear that I am currently working on tailored lozenge and "stipple" camo options for the kit - lozenge to be announced this week - stipple to follow soon!...sorry! Richard

aviatticsales@gmail.com Thank you!

Terrific, Mike - congratulations! Could you forward those pics for the Aviattic website, please? aviatticsales@gmail.com Many thanks Richard

Beautiful result! Could you email me the pics for the Aviattic website? Best wishes, Richard

Karim - the "stripped" wings are Aviattic Fokker DVII wings - 3d printed items, available from the Aviattic Shapeways page. Link on the Aviattic website. The stripped Fokker DR.I rudder is also an Aviattic item - available from the website. www.aviattic.co.uk

Do you have any photos to share of the test kit mock-up? Regards Richard

Lovely - which issue is it to appear in?

www.luftkrieg1919.com Go, Mike! Regards, Richard

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