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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 4, 2009 13:20:48 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2009 13:32:31 GMT 12
I remember mention of model kits being made at TVAL's site. Good stuff! The rigging puts me off WW1 models, though - without rigging it just doesn't look right. I'll stick to my Spits, Gulls and Fletchers  |
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Post by mumbles on Apr 4, 2009 23:18:42 GMT 12
This is cool and I wish them well.  Curious as to how the last poster on the linked thread got the idea Wingnut is based in Australia though!  |
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Post by kiwikid on Apr 4, 2009 23:45:23 GMT 12
Zac, rigging is fun. You just need (endless) patience and fine motor skills. At 1/72 scale might be a bit of a challenge though. Couple of my RC bipes below. Airco DH1  Bristol Scout  |
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Post by Moeggo on Apr 5, 2009 9:46:52 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 5, 2009 11:49:25 GMT 12
Nice models kiwikid! I'm not sure about the backwards kiwi roundel though ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2009 11:55:46 GMT 12
Liking the look of the Sopwith Pup.......and I think it would be a brave soul to attempt that upcoming 1:32 Gotha G.IV! Wonder if Wingnut Wings will have a stand at Omaka? Would be great to see some of these in the flesh  This really is amazing! The amount of detail, the research that must have gone into these kits. I just had a look at the instructions for the Se.5a "Hisso" on WW's website, there's detail photos of TVAL's machine throughout, as well as historical photos, and CAD drawings for assembly. Amazing. Well done WW! |
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Post by phil on Apr 5, 2009 12:23:43 GMT 12
The instructions are amazing.
I see Richard Alexander (used to be at Modelcrafts and Hobbies before heading off to work for Mr Jackson) has had an input into these.
I too have been put off WW1 aircraft due to rigging. I do like the Brisfit though.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2009 14:31:23 GMT 12
I did wonder why the name Richard Alexander rang bells in my head |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 13, 2009 23:18:50 GMT 12
Wingnut Wings had a great stand in a tent at the Omaka Classic Fighters airshow over the past weekend, which allowed a really good opportunity to see the current and future releases in their range. I was also pleased to discover that the guys behind this are readers and users of this forum, Richard Alexander and Dave Johnson (aka Moeggo), who very kindly allowed me to photograph the models for the forum so you can all see the amazing quality and detail of these kits. They look absolutely stunning, both in the box and made up. There are a lot of parts in each kit by the look of the sprues and the detail is incredible. Dave also assured me that they have been designed so that they fit together really well. Here are some photos so you can see the quality of these kits yourself, which are all 1/32nd scale: This is an upcoming release, a Gotha bomber, which I reckon looks stunning:   Here is one of the 'Little Contemptables' soldier sets, an excellent scenario showing Allied (Kiwi perhaps) tunnellers who have heard the sound of German tunnellers coming the other way - a situation which apparently did occur on occasions and actual fire fights took place underground when the two tunnels met!  The Bristol Fighter   The SE-5a   The RE-8 "Harry Tate"   The Sopwith Pup   An example of the high quality of the instructions - everything we've always wanted to see in model kitset instructions - clear construction diagrams, in full colour, with other info and also very good reference photos of the aircraft.... these are like books rather than pamphlets too.   The LVG is really nice!      And the gentlemen themselves, Dave and Richard, rightly proud of their products,  |
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Post by JDK on Apr 15, 2009 15:10:29 GMT 12
Interesting stuff, Dave. Cracking kits.
BTW, your 'BE2' is actually an RE-8, and looks very nice.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 15, 2009 16:11:47 GMT 12
Thanks for the correction James. I'm still getting used to recognising and learning all the names of these WWI types. In fact my education in WWI aircraft types has largely been because of Peter Jackson, who is behind this company. He's sure keeping the memories of these aircraft and the era alive and well. I'll correct it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2009 17:14:18 GMT 12
I asked Richard if we could expect a Be2 kit from Wingnut Wings in the future.....he grinned slyly and said "wait and see" ;D
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Post by JDK on Apr 15, 2009 20:54:38 GMT 12
I asked Richard if we could expect a Be2 kit from Wingnut Wings in the future.....he grinned slyly and said "wait and see" ;D I think that's more likely than not, eh? |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 15, 2009 21:51:08 GMT 12
I asked Richard if we could expect a Be2 kit from Wingnut Wings in the future.....he grinned slyly and said "wait and see" ;D I asked Dave if they could make me a nice 1/32nd scale Blackburn Baffin kit. He smiled. He didn't say yes, but then again he didn't say no either.... |
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Post by JDK on Apr 16, 2009 1:09:22 GMT 12
I asked Richard if we could expect a Be2 kit from Wingnut Wings in the future.....he grinned slyly and said "wait and see" ;D I asked Dave if they could make me a nice 1/32nd scale Blackburn Baffin kit. He smiled. He didn't say yes, but then again he didn't say no either.... Think you'd be at the front of a very short queue there, Dave. ;D More seriously, one of my pet peeves when working with model manufacturers was the endless stream of people who come by at shows to advise which of the 'next' kits we 'should do' that they'd buy. However those characters never seem to be keen to pony up for what is available. A real life hard-finance marketing lesson in the difference between what people say and do. I am tempted by that Junkers... |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 27, 2009 14:24:07 GMT 12
Just a 'bump' to say I have re-uploaded my photos to a new account so they show up again, as they'd disappeared hanks to so many people looking at them that my Photobucket account maxed out. note this thread has been viewed 2,495 times so far!
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Post by ianbw12 on May 26, 2009 19:05:25 GMT 12
Well, I've just purchased the SE.5 and the F.2B- not that I actually build WWI aircraft, but I figure I need to support Kiwi model manufacturing!! Now who's got pictures of the NZPAF/RNZAF F.2Bs?!? or do I make Keith Park's mount...?? Anyone else here bought these kits yet? Cheers, Ian |
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