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WNW 1:32 Fokker D.VII
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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 05:28 PM UTC
As Michael reported three kits and 4 decal sheets have been released! Merry Christmas!!!







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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 05:38 PM UTC






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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 06:08 PM UTC
Spoilt for choice
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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 06:14 PM UTC
Merry Christmas indeed!!!
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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 10:15 PM UTC
SWMBO ordered the Fok & OAW variants for me for Xmas.

Whooohoo!

Some choice markings for the OAW variant though Even the old Revell Buchner's bird though I've always wanted to to Stark's Li too.

But WNW have thought of everything even streaked Decalling for the Fok variant. Oh MY! I do want to do Bruno Loerzer's humbu DVII in 1:32

Keith
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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 10:45 PM UTC
You lucky man Keith

My head is spinning with all the possible paint jobs I want to do – latest calculations I'm going to need at least two of each version

Oh yeah, that Fokker streaky cammo is interesting... The decal sheets looks very, very comprehensive!!!

My credit card is melting...

Mikael
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Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 05:51 AM UTC
I popped for the OAW version this morning. If SWMBO ever finds out prior to the 48 hour rule, I am dead meat!

L8R
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Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 07:28 AM UTC
I wonder if the extra lozenge they provide in the kit will fit on the Roden Fokker DVI?

L8R
Mark
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Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 10:01 AM UTC

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I wonder if the extra lozenge they provide in the kit will fit on the Roden Fokker DVI?

L8R
Mark


Yes it will with some surgery.
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Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 09:53 PM UTC
WNW must be pulling out all the stops... I got my *your order has shipped* notice this morning, Now its up to the couriers to spoil Xmas again...
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Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 01:19 AM UTC

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I wonder if the extra lozenge they provide in the kit will fit on the Roden Fokker DVI?

L8R
Mark


Yes it will with some surgery.

Cool: I thought they might work with some surgery. Now I can tackle that kit with confidence the decals won't shatter or fight me.

Thanks Stephen.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 01:52 AM UTC

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I wonder if the extra lozenge they provide in the kit will fit on the Roden Fokker DVI?

L8R
Mark


Yes it will with some surgery.

Cool: I thought they might work with some surgery. Now I can tackle that kit with confidence the decals won't shatter or fight me.

Thanks Stephen.


Hello Mark,

I tackled the DVI a few years ago, and to my surprise then, the lozenge decals behaved quite well. As I recall no shatters or brittle experiences... As for the correctness of the colours, well I guess that's another matter

Looking forward to see your take on the Fokkers

All the best

Mikael
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Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 01:56 AM UTC

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WNW must be pulling out all the stops... I got my *your order has shipped* notice this morning, Now its up to the couriers to spoil Xmas again...


Yes, I got my notice this AM as well, faster then when I ordered the last (Sopwith Triplane) kit. Might even get here by the end of the week if all the stars align properly!

Doug
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Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 02:05 AM UTC

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I wonder if the extra lozenge they provide in the kit will fit on the Roden Fokker DVI?

L8R
Mark


Yes it will with some surgery.

Cool: I thought they might work with some surgery. Now I can tackle that kit with confidence the decals won't shatter or fight me.

Thanks Stephen.


Hello Mark,

I tackled the DVI a few years ago, and to my surprise then, the lozenge decals behaved quite well. As I recall no shatters or brittle experiences... As for the correctness of the colours, well I guess that's another matter

Looking forward to see your take on the Fokkers

All the best

Mikael

Hi Mikael:

Yes, this new releases by WNW with the Fokker EIII etc., and the DVII really makes the possibility for a nice line up of Fokkers with available kits. The only one missing in 1/32nd is the DII, that I know of. I'll bet the release of the DVII has put WNW in the black, so many choices: the decals the kits, I can only imagine the aftermarket decals that will appear now that the kits are out. It absolutely boggles the mind!
I got confirmation this a.m. that the kit was shipped. More news as it happens.

Best

Mark
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Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 08:32 PM UTC
There is a God...

I didn't expect three!!

Hopefully my wallet can take the strain...

Three is too many so I will just get one for the moment (yeah right!!)
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Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 07:07 AM UTC
I'm seriously considering getting one of each... My wallet won't recover for a while, but I just can't make up my mind about which one to get

Mikael
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Posted: Friday, November 30, 2012 - 08:44 PM UTC

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I'm seriously considering getting one of each... My wallet won't recover for a while, but I just can't make up my mind about which one to get

Mikael


You know what is fantastic about the Fokker, there is very little rigging to do...
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012 - 07:09 AM UTC
Hi there

Ohh my goodness! Look what landed today at Castle Aeroscale, along with a certain Triplane!



I guess this slightly changes my review schedule...

All the best

Rowan
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012 - 07:19 AM UTC

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Hi there

Ohh my goodness! Look what landed today at Castle Aeroscale, along with a certain Triplane!



I guess this slightly changes my review schedule...

All the best

Rowan


I volunteer to help out if you want...
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Cheers Warren

I appreciate the offer, but in the interests of avoiding delay, I fear I'll have to bear this particular cross myself... well, that's my excuse, anyway - and I'm sticking to it!

I've done a quick recce of the package and, no surprises there - the kit is just as gorgeous as expected.

All the best

Rowan
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Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012 - 09:49 PM UTC
Ohhhhh – Still waiting for mine to ship... Guessing it'll take until after X-mas til they appear here. Oh well I have few things to finish off before.


Looking forward with eager anticipation on your review Rowan – you lucky man

Mikael
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Ohhhhh – Still waiting for mine to ship... Guessing it'll take until after X-mas til they appear here. Oh well I have few things to finish off before.


Looking forward with eager anticipation on your review Rowan – you lucky man

Mikael


Hi Mikael

Having had a good old sift through the kit today and test-fitted the major parts, I realise (as if there was ever any doubt(!)) that I'm a very, very lucky man! It is a real beauty!

For what it's worth, my hunch is that this could prove to be WNW's most popular kit to date. It's got everything - a legendary subject, masses of detail, but not too daunting for inexperienced biplane modellers...

By hook or by crook - I'm going to make the time and space to get this one onto the workbench in the next few days!

All the best

Rowan
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Ohhhhh – Still waiting for mine to ship... Guessing it'll take until after X-mas til they appear here. Oh well I have few things to finish off before.


Looking forward with eager anticipation on your review Rowan – you lucky man

Mikael


Hi Mikael

Having had a good old sift through the kit today and test-fitted the major parts, I realise (as if there was ever any doubt(!)) that I'm a very, very lucky man! It is a real beauty!

For what it's worth, my hunch is that this could prove to be WNW's most popular kit to date. It's got everything - a legendary subject, masses of detail, but not too daunting for inexperienced biplane modellers...

By hook or by crook - I'm going to make the time and space to get this one onto the workbench in the next few days!

All the best

Rowan


SHUT UP!!
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SHUT UP!!


So this is how our newest Reviewer speaks to his Managing Editor?! I tell you, when I was a boy on the original Armorama, and Bryan was in charge of aircaft, people showed some respect... (grumble, grumble)

All the best

Rowan
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Posted: Friday, December 07, 2012 - 12:00 PM UTC
Mine have got through customs... I'm tracking them every few hours obsessive or paranoid its the only way to ensure they get into my hands...laughs.

So Merlin you can cancel G4S to watch for burglers and such.

Only bad thing, I pick them up from Parcelforce, bring them home.. SWMBO nabs them and wraps them up... anyhow I ordered 2 sets of lifters and springs for them already.

Keith
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