AlbertD Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 There sure seems to be a lot of knowledge here about WW1 aircraft, even some obscure stuff. Can you guys recommended some books so I can learn more about what you guys are talking about? Since I started looking at and buying WNW kits that era seems to be my main focus. I still like the later stuff and have a bunch of WW2 and later kits but those oldies sure are cool. I have picked up a few small history books from Osprey Publishing about particular aircraft or Jastas. I want more than just a picture book but it doesn't have to be too in depth. Any suggestions? Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esarmstrong Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) ^^ If it's AH aircraft and pilots you want to delve into, check out "Air Aces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire" by Dr. Martin O'Connor and the classic work focusing on all of the aircraft of the dual empire:," Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of WWI" by Peter Grosz, George Haddow and Peter Schiemer. Edited August 29, 2019 by esarmstrong Tnarg, AlbertD and Pup7309 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, esarmstrong said: ^^ If it's AH aircraft and pilots you want to delve into, check out "Air Aces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire" by Dr. Martin O'Connor and his classic work focusing on all of the aircraft of the dual empire:," Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of WWI". Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into that one. Right now I don't really have a specific area. I found a copy of Jane's Fighting Aircraft of WW1 and Aircraft of World War 1 that look like they might give me a feel for the airplanes. I have always loved history of all kinds anyway, so I pretty much read anything I can get my hands on of a subject I'm interested in. Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 also check out "Byrd Aviation Books", and look under the WW1 heading. Lots of great books at sensible prices. Regards Pete in RI. AlbertD and Pup7309 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwinter Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 And don't forget Ray Rimell's Windsock Datafiles: They cover most of the AH airplanes of WW1, too! esarmstrong, Pup7309, Tnarg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Out2gtcha Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 25 minutes ago, esarmstrong said: A little pieces parts guessing game eh? Well that pic kinda settles it doesnt it? I mean that looks like D.1 parts doesnt it? Pup7309 and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince14 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Yep - so both WNW and Copper State are making a Brandenburg D.I then... R Palimaka, Pup7309, Out2gtcha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 The sad part (depending on how you look at it) is that no matter how nice the CS version is (and judging by their last Nieuport release (s) probably very good) there are many who will not even look at it, and wait for the WnW version. Unfortunately, I will probably look at the SC version, but will end up going with WnW based on previous experience. I cant help myself. Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Hansa-Brandenburg G.I ? Edited August 29, 2019 by kkarlsen Pup7309 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwinter Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 hours ago, kkarlsen said: Hansa-Brandenburg G.I ? THIS would really be great! (And once more a bit expensive...) Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 hours ago, kkarlsen said: Hansa-Brandenburg G.I ? The G.1 is pretty cool looking, but with WnW hinting on the above wing enclosed gun housing, I'm still leaning more towards the D.1..... 3 hours ago, esarmstrong said: Pup7309 and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwinter Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Yes. No Schwarzlose MG Coffin with the G.I... Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Yeah, seems pretty clear it's a D.1. I'll probably get whichever comes out first just because I'm impatient, and old. Richard Rick Griewski, Out2gtcha and Pup7309 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwinter Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Sounds reasonable... What about a HB C.I?! esarmstrong and Pup7309 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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