LSP_K2 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I doubt the molds are scrapped, more likely they're just adjusted. williamj and Pup7309 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, Pup7309 said: So sometimes they scrap a mould if it isn’t up to standard- this would be expensive? That would be very unusual. More likely a mould would be reworked to solve some kind of moulding problem. Like thickening up a wall, modifying gates and vents - that kind of stuff Injection moulding dies are a weird mixture of science and black arts Richard Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, RLWP said: That would be very unusual. More likely a would would be reworked to solve some kind of moulding problem. Like thickening up a wall, modifying gates and vents - that kind of stuff Injection moulding dies are a weird mixture of science and black arts Richard So it’s more about the manufacturing process rather than a shape or a incorrect part. This would be previously finalised (?) Interesting. I would like to see that. I’ve heard you can visit the Tamiya factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wilson Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Moulds are not scrapped but they are modified after test shots are built which may highlight any errors or deficiencies. It's a back and forth process between the model business and the moulding factory. Wingnuts are fastidious in getting everything right so no kit is signed off on till it is test built, errors fixed and the final mould is as good as humanly possible. The test sprues of Wingnuts Fokker DR.1s and Handley Page O/100 and O/400s and the Lancasters we've seen at model shows are all part of this test/ build/ modify process. All companies do it. While moulds are not scrapped I believe they sometimes do need a radical overhaul. I understand when WnW was developing its RE8 a few years back the detail conscious folk at the moulding plant in China helpfully decided to smother the aircraft with beautifully scale rivets. I'm told Wingnuts had to ask for the mould to be de-riveted! Dave Wilson Gold Coast Australia rhwinter, RLWP, Pup7309 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) On 2/18/2020 at 9:55 AM, Dave Wilson said: Moulds are not scrapped but they are modified after test shots are built which may highlight any errors or deficiencies. It's a back and forth process between the model business and the moulding factory. Wingnuts are fastidious in getting everything right so no kit is signed off on till it is test built, errors fixed and the final mould is as good as humanly possible...While moulds are not scrapped I believe they sometimes do need a radical overhaul. I understand when WnW was developing its RE8 a few years back the detail conscious folk at the moulding plant in China helpfully decided to smother the aircraft with beautifully scale rivets. I'm told Wingnuts had to ask for the mould to be de-riveted! Dave Wilson Gold Coast Australia Thanks for your reply Dave very informative about the process. I guess initiative isn’t always helpful on the factory floor! Edited March 2, 2020 by Pup7309 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, Dave Wilson said: The test sprues of Wingnuts Fokker DR.1s and Handley Page O/100 and O/400s and the Lancasters we've seen at model shows are all part of this test/ build/ modify process. All companies do it. Dave I guess we can hope to see Dr1’s and HP’s at Shizuoka hobby show and releases in the first half of this year. Fingers crossed anyway. Oh yes then there’s the Lancaster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) De-riveted eh??? Now THAT would've been a kit to see.....hhmmmm......Mervyn O'Gorman's lastest design for an armoured recce or one of the best steam punk kits ever! lolol. Regards, Pete in RI Edited February 18, 2020 by europapete spelling Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) ‘New’ special edition kits with no decals and separate decals .http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/ A cheaper option if you have spare decals and don’t want lozenge decals. Good move. Bring on the Fokker D7’s - and everything else! Edited March 11, 2020 by Pup7309 Jan_G, Ryan, LSP_K2 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Looks like no new releases until the 2nd half of 2020 according to the latest news. Update on latest special edition releases: No decals means no panel instrument dials etc according to instructions but photo etch is included...(?) http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/productdetail?productid=3221&cat=4 Edited March 11, 2020 by Pup7309 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I was tempted, despite the crapola exchange rate to pick up an decal-less Pfalz. But I really like cockpit decals... Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gazzas said: I was tempted, despite the crapola exchange rate to pick up an decal-less Pfalz. But I really like cockpit decals... Yes you might be able to get something from Yahu but that kinda defeats the purpose of buying a cheaper kit Edited March 11, 2020 by Pup7309 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Airscale instrument decals, some aviattic sheets of templated decals have some instruments on them as well. I don’t recall if their Pfalz sheets have them though Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I did notice that Hannants now have all 2020 WNM models up fro Pre-order now , I have no idea what that means as regards the release dates, of the models, but they do have a discount on them is you Pre-order from them CR Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill4 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Is it just me, or does this release not smell a bit like a stop gap to cover for the late arrival of the Lancaster and Triplane? Announce something, anything! Rick Griewski, Ryan and esarmstrong 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, Quill4 said: Is it just me, or does this release not smell a bit like a stop gap to cover for the late arrival of the Lancaster and Triplane? Announce something, anything! It does a bit. Hopefully their CAD and artwork won’t be affected for announcing future releases, but the release dates of course will be out of whack due to Covid delays. Edited March 12, 2020 by Pup7309 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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