Richard Alexander has informed us that anyone lucky enough to be able to attend New Zealand's Scale Models Expo this month will have the chance to grab Wingnut Wings' new Junkers D.1 ahead of its official release, plus first option on some otherwise sold-out kits.

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Interesting news – a new release around april 21st? The DR.1 is coming

/Mikael

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Mikael,
I wouldn't hold my breath on the DR1, but wouldn't discount it either-- the hint about the April 21st date is interesting though, considering the events of that day in 1918-- exactly 100 years ago. There is definitely something afoot at WnW, as they are advertising the Wellington show in the "News" portion of thier website and the links are definitely interesting, and the mention of an "announcement" either at the Wellington show or in Japan in May. Am I right in believing the Wellington Expo is the equivalent of the IPMS Nationals here in the states? That in itself sends a message about the announcement WnW is making. Hopefully our modeling friends in NZ will keep us informed of any WnW "/news" coming out of the show (photos would be nice too!).
VR, Russ

I made the prediction of a surprise (DR.1) release around April 21 a couple of months ago – so now at least I'm half right

That said – a DR.1 is not on my top ten wants from WnWs, but it is fun to speculate...

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/Mikael

Mikael, I remember your prediction. Somebody else predicted a Sopwith Camel - DR1 “Duellist” kit too—was that you? If that’s what it turns out to be, I’m going to consult with you on the stock market from now on! Now a “Duellist” set would really be really something! I’ve already built two Roden DR1s, but I dare say I’d still buy another one if WnW did one. I’d buy a Duellist set too, even though I’ve built two Hobbycraft Camels and have a WnW BR1 in the stash. You can’t have too many Camels— I’d walk a mile for one!
VR, Russ

Hi Russ, nope I did'nt predict the duelist, but, I guess this would be a sure thing if the DR.1 appears.

How about a triple boxing of tripes

Could be they are just messing with my/our minds too!

/Mikael