DeanKB Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I've got the Encore Fokker Triplane kit - it's a bloody good kit, plenty of resin & PE detail. Not WNW, but a big step up from Roden. It'll certainly do me. I'm not bothered by the Triplane, nor do I understand the fuss over the Camel. It's another green-brown British fighter - meh. A German single seater would be interesting & welcome after the splurge of multi-seaters, the AEG's and Felixstowe's. But I'm just being a brat - I'll take pretty much anything that Mr Jackson cares to produce. I remember a few years back, when a few Roden kits were classed as state of the art and Battleaxe kits were not laughed at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Halberstadt CL.IV Good call! Plenty of cool camo finishes - the black & white stripped one looks very cool. And not green. Or brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Granted, we don't all view things with the same eyes, but to me, the Dr.I is about as iconic and beautiful as it gets. I suppose the Camel receives so much fanfare because it was such a ferocious combat fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Granted, we don't all view things with the same eyes, but to me, the Dr.I is about as iconic and beautiful as it gets. I suppose the Camel receives so much fanfare because it was such a ferocious combat fighter. I love the DR I and would love to see WNW do one. LSP_K2 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Granted, we don't all view things with the same eyes, but to me, the Dr.I is about as iconic and beautiful as it gets. I suppose the Camel receives so much fanfare because it was such a ferocious combat fighter. Who am I kidding! I'll buy whatever they chose to make, be it a Camel or a Fokker Triplane. Or a HP O/400. I would prefer a lovely, simple, little, single-seater though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 I love the DR I and would love to see WNW do one. You and me both (along with a few hundred other chaps). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Outside the box? Staaken R.IV, the giant plane that delivered the most devastating single blow by hitting Odhams Printing Works Jan. 29th 1918 with a 300 kg bomb; or Staaken R.XV, the 5-engined behemoth... Regards - dutik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 While I would tend to agree that the Roden/Encore Dr.I is an adequate kit, it is just that,... adequate, not outstanding, as I'm more than sure a WNW version would be. Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Does any one make a Albatros W.4 in 1/32 or conversion? Also like to see a Friedrichshafen FF-33E German WW1 Seaplane to. Is the photo 1/32 kit? I think it is the old Techmold 1/48 https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12274415_1076233372395850_8382260607512547154_n.jpg?oh=f48b2777b8b6f38dd5c5767a96ae46fc&oe=56F14A78 Cheers Edited November 18, 2015 by Vandy 1 VX 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTroll Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 The only W.4 and FF-33 I know of are paper (card) models in 1:33 scale. Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I noticed on their website under news that the Camel is expected in 2016... so, in theory, we'll receive something we don't even know about yet! - Dennis S. Westminster, CO USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep One Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Don't hold your breath waiting for a Dr.1 from WNW. I've been told (by them) that they will not produce kits from subjects already done by other companies. They cited the Dr.1 specifically. They said Roden already has a Dr.1. They said they went along with the Sopwith Tripe because they were already working on it when Roden came out with it. And now that Merit released one in 1/24 I think the chances for a WNW Dr.1 are very slim. I also asked about a Curtiss Jenny and they said they have no interest in making one. I guess they have no interest in making American subjects. I hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Don't hold your breath waiting for a Dr.1 from WNW. I've been told (by them) that they will not produce kits from subjects already done by other companies. They cited the Dr.1 specifically. They said Roden already has a Dr.1. They said they went along with the Sopwith Tripe because they were already working on it when Roden came out with it. And now that Merit released one in 1/24 I think the chances for a WNW Dr.1 are very slim. I also asked about a Curtiss Jenny and they said they have no interest in making one. I guess they have no interest in making American subjects. I hope I'm wrong. They also said they would never do a Camel either and now we anxiously await it's upcoming release slated for 2016! Out2gtcha, scvrobeson and Bill_S 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Don't hold your breath waiting for a Dr.1 from WNW. I've been told (by them) that they will not produce kits from subjects already done by other companies. They cited the Dr.1 specifically. They said Roden already has a Dr.1. They said they went along with the Sopwith Tripe because they were already working on it when Roden came out with it. And now that Merit released one in 1/24 I think the chances for a WNW Dr.1 are very slim. I also asked about a Curtiss Jenny and they said they have no interest in making one. I guess they have no interest in making American subjects. I hope I'm wrong. They also said they would never do a Camel either and now we anxiously await it's upcoming release slated for 2016! Indeed, WnW got SO many emails, questions, and comments about producing a Camel and DR.1 that they relented on the Camel, and I would have to say that we WILL eventually see a DR.1 from them..............but it may be a while. WnWs EMPHATICALLY stated a long time ago they would NEVER produce a Camel..................yet when you go to the WnW site and when you go to the "NEWS" section on their site................... Just sayin...................... Edited November 20, 2015 by Out2gtcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Well, I predict, with some degree of certainty, that WNW will release a 1/32 scale polystyrene kit of a World War One aeroplane! When? Well, maybe this month, maybe next month, perhaps next year, sooner or later. Now, doesn't that make everyone glad that they can be sure of something in this uncertain life in this chaotic world? No, do not thank me, your adoration is more that enough. Stephen Edited November 20, 2015 by ssculptor Anthony in NZ and Alburymodeler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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