Guest Clunkmeister Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 It sure looks like a turkey, do maybe it's a late Thanksgiving gift for us Yanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Wow, this is an exciting release. I just finished reading a novel that was written in the 1920s about British fighter pilots fighting late in WWI. Dolphins played a small role in it. The book is Winged Victory, by V. M. Yeates. I liked it a lot, though it has a rather odd title for a bitter, cynical anti-war novel. It was probably named by the publisher to boost sales. Makes me want to build a Dolphin.😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Whhaaat?!! Now that is an amazing surprise!! This is a kit I've been wanting for a long while, didn't think I'd actually see one. I'll be interested to see what markings will be available. Woot!! Woot!! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Yep, I just got the email tonight. Interesting choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I always wondered what could have been with this one - if it had a reliable engine, or if they stuck the Wolsey Viper in like the later SE5s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 More information on the kit here: http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/product?productid=3175 Iain Box art reminds me (in some ways), of the Datafile on the aircraft, at least as far as the Dr.I is concerned. This is also one more time where a Dr.I has shown up on WNW box art, for whatever that's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigant Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Well, if it is any indication, Sprue Bros. has yet to sell out of their Copper State Models Sopwith Dolphins. When I was building Guillows kits, I did a Dolphin, and still it was an oddity in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Not one I expected, but good news and very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Happy they delivered with a surprise new kit at Christmas again. But I find this plane a bit of a letdown, which is OK. I have acquired a small stash of WNW planes and have plenty to keep me busy. I would love for them to make something which is not German or British. Still a welcome addition however. I welcome any new WNW release! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince14 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 The Dolphin has been on my 'want' list for quite a while, so I'm more than happy! MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 SB taking preorders for the kit! http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/wnw32073.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Showing as a Future Release, priced at £79.99, on "Big H", but not taking pre-orders yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs Buckles Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 The Fok.DR.1 features on the box art. I'm hoping this is a SIGN!!!!! Von B LSP_K2 and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyfoos Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) Other than the old Windsock Datafile and Osprey Dolphin/Snipe Aces (and mention in Squadron's Sopwith in action book I think) there really isn't much out there unfortunately specifically for the Dolphin but there is a very good Cross and Cockade's book on it for those that are looking for more references: https://www.crossandcockade.com/store/Product.asp?cat=51&id=304 Such an odd unique looking aircraft, one of my favorite UK WW1 types. Now with WNW covering that, they can move on to Nieuports and Hanriots! Edited December 4, 2017 by ziggyfoos LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Unfortunately they had the DR.1 on the box art for the SE.5a, which was one of their first releases, and so far no joy. Still, never say never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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