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WNW GB for 2009 - 10!!!
JackFlash
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Posted: Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 05:28 AM UTC


Greetings all;

It has been proposed and queried by several here that we do a WNW GB similar to the 2008 Roden GB. This would be different as most of you have purchased your kit. With the Roden GB they gave us 7 kits to get the ball rolling. The interest in WNW kits has everyone jumping into the pool, clothes and all. Right now there are four kits available. If there is enough response we should make plans now.

We would probably go with an Air Campaign under that title. Unless you want to wait until 2010? We could call it the Lord of the Wings GB?

All reasonable and respectful comments welcome.
thegirl
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Posted: Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 05:51 AM UTC
Wonderful idea Stephen ! Been hearing how great the kits are, now it would be even better to see them built on the site in a GB from all the inspiring talent which is featured here .

Nice call on the tilte , it's perfect !
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Posted: Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 07:11 AM UTC
I'd be up for it.....I would have to buy a new kit though cos I started both the ones I got already

But if the DVII and DVa etc are out by ten whoooooopeeeeeee


CaptainA
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Posted: Monday, April 27, 2009 - 08:58 AM UTC
I will do one. That Bristol F.2b is calling me. Or is it the LVG Well it is one of them.
CaptainA
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Posted: Monday, April 27, 2009 - 09:00 AM UTC

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I will do one. That Bristol F.2b is calling me. Or is it the LVG Well it is one of them.



It could be the SE5a
JackFlash
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 01:19 PM UTC

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I will do one. That Bristol F.2b is calling me. Or is it the LVG Well it is one of them.



Its both, in stereo, in the Queen's English and High Deutche
guitarlute101
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 02:14 PM UTC
Stephen,

You can count on me for one. Just PM me and let me know if you need my help.

Mark
CaptainA
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 08:26 AM UTC

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Its both, in stereo, in the Queen's English and High Deutche



Nicht hoch Deutche, Sud Deutche.

If I can get a hold of one of the upcoming D.Vs or D.VIIs, I would love to do one of them. You know I have been patiently waiting for a 1/32 D.V for many, many years.
Repainted
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Posted: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 03:28 AM UTC
Hi Folks, yes I´m still alive here. i have the Bristol Figther waiting for me,am interested in that GB. so count me in

Larsa Q
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Posted: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 03:52 PM UTC
Hmmmm... Just let me finish my Roden SE5a, then get hold of the wingnuts RE8 (or the pup) and I might just commit my self to that...

Cheers,

Hugh
CaptainA
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Posted: Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 10:28 AM UTC
Were are you all finding info on their upcoming releases? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Just a snipet here and there.
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Posted: Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 02:21 PM UTC
I don't know about all the fighter talk. On the bottom of the up-coming page they have a Gotha in 1/32 scale coming out. As the old saying goes "fighter pilots make movies, bomber pilots make history."
Troy
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Posted: Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 11:43 PM UTC

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Were are you all finding info on their upcoming releases? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Just a snipet here and there.



The *coming soon* tab on the website.snippets yes but oh so tantalising ones.....
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Posted: Friday, May 08, 2009 - 01:42 AM UTC
I'd be interested in this one, My fate with WWI subjects is well known here though. The wings always get me, something about the struts and the angles always get me. These seem to have a more poative attachment point so i may just go ahead and try.
CaptainA
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Posted: Friday, May 08, 2009 - 06:24 AM UTC

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I'd be interested in this one, My fate with WWI subjects is well known here though. The wings always get me, something about the struts and the angles always get me. These seem to have a more proactive attachment point so i may just go ahead and try.



The F.2b has many, many struts. But the attachment points are really nice, and look to be almost fool-proof. And I am going to be the fool to try it. I sent in a review of the kit and it is going to get built as soon as I finish the two builds I am working on now.
JackFlash
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Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 06:11 PM UTC
Ok folks I am about to bring us all into the modern realm.

Some of you have been asking about a GB? I am willing to head it up. I will include all current & existing WNW builds. But I have also been encouraged to make it an unofficial contest of sorts. To begin on September 1, 2009 and go through December 31 2009 As usual Aeroscale and kitmaker staff cannot be named to win, but can participate and asked to judge. The winner will get a new and as yet unspecified 1/32 Wingnut Wings kit . If the build gets minor support (under 10) we will host it here like the previous Roden GB. If the GB get major support (10 or more) we'll put it on the Group Builds title with Campaign ribbon and all the trimmings.

The object is to put in everything you can in the kit OOB, aftermarket or scratchbuilt its wide open.

For the ribbon I was thinking. . .a hippo with wings? Speak up now or for ever hold your joystick at neutral.
Kornbeef
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Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 11:40 PM UTC
Sounds good to me Stephen, I'm in for certain
thegirl
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Posted: Friday, July 03, 2009 - 02:32 AM UTC
If I was able to get a kit I would say sign me up .

It's a great idea Stephen and I'm sure you will get your ten guy's or more !
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Posted: Friday, July 03, 2009 - 02:45 AM UTC
Stephen,

Sounds great! Keep us updated.

Mark
JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, July 10, 2009 - 05:43 PM UTC
Hmm only three with me as a fourth. . . Now is not the time to hold back ya'll.
CaptainA
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2009 - 12:51 PM UTC
I'm still in.

Any idea when the second batch will be available? And has anybody heard if there will be any AM goodies coming out any time soon?
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2009 - 02:54 PM UTC
I'll go...with the SE.5a...now gotta get one.

Matt
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2009 - 09:38 PM UTC
Sounds like a great idea Stephen!

I will sign up when I can.. Just have to decide which of the four to build. I have them all in my stash..

Repainted
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2009 - 09:53 PM UTC
Cool.Sounds great
Larsa Q
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Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 04:15 AM UTC
I have the SE5a on order, so PM me with more details.