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REVIEW
Albatros D.V Flying Circus decalsJackFlash
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Monday, February 07, 2011 - 05:44 PM UTC
Here we review the Albatros D.V decal sheet #30015 from Wingnut Wings. #30015 is dedicated to various machines from Jasta 5.12, 23b, 26 & 28w. This includes five profiles of five known pilots.
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Thanks!
Mgunns
Arizona, United States
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Posted: Monday, February 07, 2011 - 07:14 PM UTC
Good Review Stephen:
I noticed on the WNW site the lozenge and rib tape are already listed as TBC. Hopefully soon.
Best
Mark
I noticed on the WNW site the lozenge and rib tape are already listed as TBC. Hopefully soon.
Best
Mark
bill_c
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 07:26 AM UTC
I concur: a fine review that lays out the situation well.
At some point, WNW will have their lozenge decals out and this will be moot. But I hope they learned a marketing lesson from this, and that it's a bad idea that undermines public good will with consumers to issue decals that have a heavy usage of something they don't provide. Yes, one can get lozenge decals elsewhere, but that's sorta bass-ackwards for most of us.
What IS exciting is the way this company has opened up the colorful, diverse profiles of WWI aircraft. I think that's a tremendous service. The high cost of these decals (especially when linked to lozenge ones as yet unreleased) is unfortunate, but one can build a half-dozen Albatros DVs OOB, so these are clearly for the same buyer that has kept Eagle Cals in business, for example.
At some point, WNW will have their lozenge decals out and this will be moot. But I hope they learned a marketing lesson from this, and that it's a bad idea that undermines public good will with consumers to issue decals that have a heavy usage of something they don't provide. Yes, one can get lozenge decals elsewhere, but that's sorta bass-ackwards for most of us.
What IS exciting is the way this company has opened up the colorful, diverse profiles of WWI aircraft. I think that's a tremendous service. The high cost of these decals (especially when linked to lozenge ones as yet unreleased) is unfortunate, but one can build a half-dozen Albatros DVs OOB, so these are clearly for the same buyer that has kept Eagle Cals in business, for example.
lcarroll
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 04:55 PM UTC
I have read so much here and elsewhere about the pending WNW Lozenge product("in a galaxy far away") that I've lost the picture. Are they a generic production or intended for a specific kit? I believe the Pheon products are for individual types/kits but would far prefer the basic material (a couple of sheets in 4 or 5 Top/Bottom would be great) to be used as required. Anyone have the "Big Picture??
Cheers,
Cheers,
JackFlash
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 04:59 PM UTC
You will note I mention the Pheon types and those made by Doug Baumann. I am working on Doug's Lozenge at this time.