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chukw1
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California, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 04:27 AM UTC
Have to get to the Post Office today to pick up my JI- you have to sign for it and we missed the opportunity. Ordered last Thursday- made it to my door on Monday! Still not in my hot little hands...
CaptainA
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 07:07 AM UTC
I have been giving the kits a total examination. I have no idea which one to start with. The SE5a has two fuselages. One with and one with out wrinkled fabric. The wrinkled one will no doubt elicit some complaints about it being overdone. But I think it really will look good with some paint on it.

Should we do a Wingnut Wings Group Build? One reminiscent of the Roden build we recently finished here on Aeroscale.
JimMrr
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 07:33 AM UTC
I must admit Im tempted by that Junkers....Its butt-ugly enough to really strike my fancy!
JackFlash
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 08:06 AM UTC
Speaking of kits. Mine arrived today.
Kornbeef
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England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 11:29 AM UTC
Stop rubbing it in you lot.....damn the UK services to deepest helll unless mine turns up tomorrow..LOL.... I need the SEsa for the stripes in the sky campain! otherwise I will have to build something out the stash and that will never do
CaptainA
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 04:53 AM UTC
I should have ordered the Junkers also.

Well, when the next batch is available, I will provide some economic stimulus to the NZ economy.
greif
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Hainaut, Belgium
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Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 08:58 AM UTC
Received my LVG Friday,and this kit is wonderful
Littorio
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England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 10:01 AM UTC

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Has anyone in the UK received their kits yet...mine has been sitting in clearance here since the 12th......10 days.... 6 days to order process and ship as far as the UK then over 10 to clear customs...kin rediculous!

I agree with Stephen on the modelling law though..... it's fate.



Hi Keith, been going through the same thing but just recieved a letter from parcel force to say that its with them for me to collect and pay the VAT and their handling charge
Now the VAT I understand but the handling charge?

Now to find the time to pick it up

Luciano
glarba
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Mississippi, United States
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Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 11:52 PM UTC
I was amazed at how fast I received the LVG I ordered it on Wed. 4/15 and received it here in rural south Louisiana by registered mail on Mon. 4.20! This kit is all it was advertised to be.
CaptainA
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Monday, April 27, 2009 - 09:13 AM UTC

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I hope some of you guys are going to write us reviews of these beauties! From your first impressions here, they sound awesome!
Rowan


I am working on a Bristol F2b review.
JackBlock
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Oregon, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 06:31 PM UTC
I don't normally go for WWI birds but I have to say, I just ordered one of each. I'll figure out later where I am going to put them when I do get around to building them. Usually I build WWII warbirds and armor, but these kits made me want to build them. Now I am just waiting to see what they are going to want for the Gotha! I have the honor of corrupting the fellow in charge of plastic kits at my LHS. Usually it is Jim saying, "Did you see what is coming out?", "Did you see what we've got in?". I got to go in the other day and say "Jim, did, you see the latest in WWI birds?". He had not. Woo hoo. Got another one interested in what these guys have to offer.
Cheers
Dave
thomokiwi
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2009 - 04:01 PM UTC

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I read an article about Peter Jackson's museum a couple of years ago. Knights of the Skies I think? Has anyone visited it?

Ted


The Museum is in Omaka, in the Northern part of the South Island. I visited it a couple of years ago and it is impressive. Weta Workshops have done the layout of 1 to 1 scenes for the aircraft. They hold an airshow with the collections airworthy aircraft. I am an armour/softskin man however the museum was awesome and I can't wait for the resin figures to come out. Also thought about doing a WW1 aircraft it was that good. infact the box art on the RE * is almost the same as the scene in the Museum.

I do have photo's of the displays in the museum if you are interested.
JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2009 - 06:03 PM UTC

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"The Museum is in Omaka, in the Northern part of the South Island. I visited it a couple of years ago and it is impressive. Weta Workshops have done the layout of 1 to 1 scenes for the aircraft. They hold an airshow with the collections airworthy aircraft. I am an armour/softskin man however the museum was awesome and I can't wait for the resin figures to come out. Also thought about doing a WW1 aircraft it was that good. infact the box art on the RE * is almost the same as the scene in the Museum.

I do have photo's of the displays in the museum if you are interested."


We would really like to see more on this subject. Here is a bit we have on Omaka.
Click here.

Here is a bit on the dioramas.
Click Here.

I could unlock the threads if you like or you could start your own!
CaptainA
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 01:03 PM UTC
Yes, I would love to see more pictures.
Hodson
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 06:36 PM UTC
Thanks Thomo, if I ever go to New Zealand I'll have to visit the museum.

Ted
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New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 09:07 AM UTC
Is anyone in the US or HK carrying these?
CaptainA
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 09:36 AM UTC
No.

I spoke to my LHS owner. He informed me there is no US importer yet.
Kornbeef
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Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 09:50 AM UTC
you can only buy direct unless they changed the rules
JackFlash
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Posted: Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 04:34 PM UTC
Adding some links for future modelers looking for some fun.

WNW Featured in Wellington
thomokiwi
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Friday, October 09, 2009 - 10:45 AM UTC
I attended the IPMS Nationals in Wellington and, as the feature shows, Wingnuts had a stall there. Before leaving for Wellington I reminded myself that I did not need any more Armour kits nor figures,as the shelves are stacked with my stash. Unfortunately, one look at the quaility of the wingnut kits lead me to purchasing the Bristol fighter, with a little salesmanship from the helpful crew from wingnuts. I would say that with the new realease for next year and the fine test shots, I will be purchasing another one next year. Awesome kits.
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