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WNW GB for 2009 - 10!!!
Kitboy
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Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 08:59 AM UTC
Hello,

I am already quite on my way with my SE5a. Fuselage halves been put together, and lower wing added. Where's the best place to put my updates? If this one goed too fast, do not worry i also got an LVG ready and some of the unissued models will be bought by me for sure and I may use 'm for this G/B as well.

Thanks ted being Number Ten, so no 13th warrior;)

Cheers, Nico
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Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 09:51 AM UTC
I'm waiting for some cash for the accessories I need, but plan to start next month.
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Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 10:07 AM UTC

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Hi Stephen,
I think I'm number 10. I will build a Junkers J.1...
Jean-Luc


Magnificent!
JackFlash
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Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 10:19 AM UTC

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Hello, I am already quit on my way with my SE5a. Fuselage halves been put together, and lower wing added. Where's the best place to put my updates? If this one goed too fast, do not worry i also got an LVG ready and some of the unissued models will be bought by me for sure and I may use 'm for this G/B as well. . . Cheers, Nico


Greeting Nico
Gather as much intel on the subject as you can. Crew bios, specs, unit and personal markings. Take a whole year and 1 month and 11 days to complete your build(s).

The Rules and Regs
The rules of this GB will be;
1. It must be a Wingnut Wings 1/32 aircraft kit.
2. It can be as basic as OOB or as detailed as the builder can make.
3. Detail your build on the Early Aviation title where you can ask questions of the experts.starting on Oct 1, 2009.
4. Highlights posted here showing your progress.
5. It can be any kit you have started or are waiting to be issued.
6. Have fun!

Contest Element
The contest will be the ribbon for your entry and Aeroscale staff will vote on the best build. The Winner gets a "Free" Wingnut Wings 1/32 kit.

New info
I have asked WNW to feel free to comment anytime during the GB.
thegirl
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Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 02:15 PM UTC
Man this is going to be fun

I have finally signed up .

As to the rules just so I have a clear understanding , I can use any detailing PE parts or sets ?

I sure hope they have Hans Bethge of Jasta 30 as one of the marking options! Boy, would that look shape in 32 scale !
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Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 03:00 PM UTC
Stephen,

What about a conversion to one of the Wingnut kits?

(I know, I know...... it's a new kit for God's sake, why do you have to mess with it already?)

Just thinking out loud.

Mark
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Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 05:57 PM UTC

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Man this is going to be fun I have finally signed up .

As to the rules just so I have a clear understanding , I can use any detailing PE parts or sets ?

I sure hope they have Hans Bethge of Jasta 30 as one of the marking options! Boy, would that look sharpe in 32 scale !


As detailed as you care to go. PE, scratchbuilding, Your kit you do what you want but it must start as a WNW 1/32 kit.
JackFlash
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Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 06:12 PM UTC

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Stephen,
What about a conversion to one of the Wingnut kits? (I know, I know...... it's a new kit for God's sake, why do you have to mess with it already?) Just thinking out loud.

Mark


As detailed as you want to go. Slap two WNW 1/32 Fokkers together on floats, Combine two WNW kits in a kit crash and make a Foktros D.XII or an Albaker D.VI. Make a two seater Sopwith 2.5 strutter. Chop up an RE 8 into a single seater for a RE 4.5 strutter.

But it must start as a WNW 1/32 kit. The plastic for the build must be from a WNW 1/32 .
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 09:54 AM UTC
Just helping you all to stay current. One of our members pointed this out. 8 hours to go.
Lord of the Wings.

James Alexander & a WNW 1:32 LVG C.VI
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 07:23 PM UTC
Well the news is out. All the following quotes are from (Jamo_Kiwi.)


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"The good news is that Wingnut had pre-production models (built up and unbuilt) for the third round of releases at their stand for viewing. The Hansa Brandenburg W29 had arrived only yesterday, the Roland D.VIa was there, the FE2b and the DH9a. I saw three different Fokker DVIIs, the Pfalz DIII the Albatros DV and RE8. Lots of figures were there painted up and all looked absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait, totally awesome. The pictures will speak for themselves, sorry about my crappy photography. Some planes were on rotating stands and behind glass. I'll post this now and have photos up very soon.

The not so good news is that the second release kits are not available yet, but it won't be far away. There is no official release date yet.

Happy Modelling
James"
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 07:30 PM UTC
The scene with the crew figures was lovely











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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 07:32 PM UTC








[quote] ". . .I asked Richard if parts for doing the FE2d might be included - he said with a wry smile that anything was possible. Certainly there will be a range of undercarriage options. Spot the flares under the wings and camera on the starboard side of the nacelle. . ."
JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 07:41 PM UTC

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". . .This was a charming little model, and IMHO had more appeal than the Fokker DVII. . ."












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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 07:44 PM UTC
". . .The interior detail was extraordinary - definitely a case for modelling it uncovered. . ."







JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 08:01 PM UTC

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". . .My photos aren't so good on this one sorry. Might be able to do better tomorrow. The cockpits were full of detail. Incidently there were no decal sheets on any of the new releases. . ."








JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 08:03 PM UTC
[quote] ". . .Beaching trolley and trestle included. Heaps of interior detail. Two options for the gun ring. Engine area looked fantastic. . ."







JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 08:11 PM UTC

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". . .Rather average photos sorry. . ."








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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 09:47 PM UTC

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". . .At least three versions. . ."








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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 09:51 PM UTC

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". . .Beautifully painted by Nic Moore, who as a consequence had no figures entered into the Expo competition. Very nice paint job. I wonder how many top aeroplane modellers are also good figure painters? Time to broaden our experience I think. . ."











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". . .I think this must be a deluxe version of the Junkers J1. . ."




JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 09:56 PM UTC

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".. .Wingnut will be selling RAF streamline wire for all the RFC/RAF kits, including wire terminals. No release date as yet. . . ."













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". . .I think its fair to say my wallet will be lightened somewhat by Wingnut as some of these new releases come out. Think of the diorama potential with the Gotha and all the ground crew. Expect to see some gorgeous cut-away models. Release dates please Richard!. . ."
JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 10:13 PM UTC

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". . .At least three versions. . ."









Indeed from top to bottom

A. OAW mid production with Mercedes(?) With PE gun jackets by the way.

B. Fokker Schwerin late model with BMW no PE gun Jackets.

C. Fokker Schwerin late model with PE gun Jackets. This looks like the early prototype we have seen here earlier on Page 1 &2.

D. Early Fokker Schwerin with BMW (?) PE gun Jackets.
JackFlash
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 10:34 PM UTC

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". . .I think this must be a deluxe version of the Junkers J1. . ."





Eagad~Gadzooks and hot Marimba! I have the Junkers J.I kit. I have seen inside its box. How are they going to put more in that box?! Oh man, it just hit me - a bigger box?!
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Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 - 11:46 PM UTC
Hi Stephen & James!

Simply amazing stuff!!!

Thanks a lot for sharing. There are already a couple of stuff on my "I want it as soon as possible" list!

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Saturday, September 05, 2009 - 02:08 AM UTC
Nooooo !!!! I will become a very poor man.....
guitarlute101
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Posted: Saturday, September 05, 2009 - 03:14 AM UTC

I've seen these before....in dreams. Can't wait for these to be in my hands.

Mark
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