New from Albatros Productions comes a detailed guide to the superb Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII kits, packed with step-by-step builds, extensive references and an exclusive interview with Wingnut Wings' Richard Alexander and Jason McAdam.

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I received my copy earlier this week and whilst it is very good indeed, I cannot help but feel it is somewhat expensive for what is offered. Namely, the different DVII builds simply 'recycle' some of the same information from the main (Fok) version build into the other three briefer (OAW, Alb and F) builds which the publication also covers. In balance, they do discuss and explain well the noticeable main differences especially re. the multitude of different engine panels etc. With postal costs making it nearly £30.00 for UK readers and thus working out about £0.50p per page,I (personally) thought it overpriced especially when compared to their other more reasonably priced "specials" in the range which I also have. Others of course may have an entirely different opinion once they receive their copy.

Gary, I was concerned about the same things. Though I don't have the VAT. Having the earlier Windsock "Anthology" series already in my library I have to weigh the costs too. Though I am sure the 1:32 drawings do bring a good amount of info for comparison purposes. I can only guess that there are some previously unpublished real aircraft images to salt in the pages.

Hi Stephen,

There are no 1/32 plans in this publication and if you have the DVII references you mention, then you are pretty much covered. As for the photos, I am no expert so cannot comment as to whether they are previously unpublished or otherwise. What does seem evident is that there are no significant vices reported with the kit or critical "watch this" stages other than constant reminders about fit tolerances and the need to remove excess paint etc. It's a nice publication but IMHO, priced about £10.00 ($16.00) more than what would make it a good value for money read. As mentioned in my initial post, other readers may differ. Gary

A book about how to build the Wingnut Wings 1:32 kit without plan view line drawings? Maybe it is just the "at war" Albatros publications that have the line drawings.

HEllo Stephen and Gary:I am coming to this discussion late, but I am glad to see that I am not alone in thinking the book was overpriced. SOme things that I was looking for was a look at rigging the aileron control cables coming out of the fuselage sides into the wing. This may seem like a simple thing, but I think it should have been included or at least touched on. As for previously unpublished photo's, I can't write to that as there are, I am sure many photo's of DVII's in publications I don't have. I did glean a good point of reference from one photo near the back of the publication that gave me inspiration for rigging the aileron control cables coming out of the fuselage and into the wing. Other than that, over priced and I don't think Ray offered anything new that isn't alrady covered in the WNW instruction booklet. I paid over $50.00 U.S.D. for postage and the book.

Mark