ytareh Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Makes no sense to me !Any one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennygman Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I can offer nothing but my agreement - beats me. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I was also looking for one when I had my binge buying of WnW kits recently. Surely it's a work in progress for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Evans Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 A few years ago they said that they were not going to do the Dr.1 or the Sopwith Camel as there were already kits that they considered good enough. They did the Sopwith Triplane after Roden released theirs, but I think they had already done a lot of the design work and the Roden fuselage is slightly short in length apparently. They also said that there were going to be photo-etched sets and resin figures but these have never been released, so they have some latitude about what they release. If they changed their mind about those sets, they may change their mind about the Fokker and Camel. Here's hoping! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 They have bowed to demand and announced a Camel. Release date is unknown. Nothing about a Triplane, though, or a SPAD, both of which, I am sure would be hugely popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 They have bowed to demand and announced a Camel. Release date is unknown. Nothing about a Triplane, though, or a SPAD, both of which, I am sure would be hugely popular Where was this announced? I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 They announced it over a year ago if i remember correctly. No date for release yet but plenty of speculation built on very thin foundations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 They announced it over a year ago if i remember correctly. No date for release yet but plenty of speculation built on very thin foundations. Thanks. However, unlike the AEG G.IV, DH 9A (Post-War) or Bristol Fighter (Post-War), no Camel is shown on their website as "in development". Of course, I realise that this does not happen for all future kit issues, such as the Felixstowes, but nevertheless I'm not holding my breath or selling my Academy Camel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince14 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) WNW had previously stated that they were not interested in making kits of WWI types that were already available in 1/32, which included the Camel and Dr.1 (the Sopwith Triplane and Pfalz D.III ended up being produced by both Roden and WNW at the same time and, yes, the Roden Tripehound is short in the fuselage as the kit was based on the prototype, not the production machine). They have, however, confirmed that a Camel is in development - probably because the Academy Camel is not as widely available as it used to be, and it's an older kit. Don't dismiss the Roden Dr.1, though. It's a fine kit in it's own right. Edited January 26, 2015 by vince14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Séan Pádraig Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 WNW probably think that the Dr.1 is too basic (rigging wise) to bother with... Or maybe they feel uncomfortable in their abilities to make a decent Tri-plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) As much as I would like a WNW Fokker Triplane, There are two or three kits on the market- Roden and Hobbycarft Canada. Yes the ribs on the HB kit are bizarre, but the decal sheet is great. Maybe WNW will get around to a fokker Triplane, but if so, they better get it right or they will be pilloried in the WW1 modeling community, just like any company that misses a panel line on a Spitfire. I'd like to see other models instead such as the German knock-off of the Nieuport 17 (the name escapes me at the moment) or a Pfalz Eindekker, or, an AVRO 514, or a Curtiss Jenny. How about a WNW kit Fokker D.VII with lozenge and markings of the Knowlton Fokker. Edited January 26, 2015 by Richard B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'd like to see other models instead such as the German knock-off of the Nieuport 17 (the name escapes me at the moment) Do you mean Siemens-Schuckert D.I? If so, that would be nice (with a working geared engine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yes, that would be the one (Siemens Schuckert D. I) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 There's noat wrong with the Academy Camel and Roden DR1 (I've done both). So, I'd much prefer WNW spend the not inconsiderable sum I've kindly sent them over the past few years on developing something utterly random- much more fun!! By the way WNW, I'll have a Short 184.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 ...By the way WNW, I'll have a Short 184.. Second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince14 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 There's noat wrong with the Academy Camel and Roden DR1 (I've done both). So, I'd much prefer WNW spend the not inconsiderable sum I've kindly sent them over the past few years on developing something utterly random- much more fun!! By the way WNW, I'll have a Short 184.. A Vickers 'Gunbus' wouldn't go amiss either... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayB24 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 The Camel and Dr1 are both available from others and not bad models as others have said. So before they waste money I'd much prefer they bring out in no set order. Sopwith Dolphin, Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter. Bristol Scout, Martinsyde Elephant, Short 184, Sopwith Baby, Austrian Albatros DIII's (series 53, 153 etc), how about an Albatros two seater, Halberstadt DII, HB20 - very different from the HB12 and 29. I could go on, but my point is I can maybe see the Camel, but why split sales on a DR1 that Roden already has done to death. Another way of looking at it is this, many modellers wont buy a Dr1 because of the extra cost over the Roden, even if the WNW is perfect, therefore it makes no financial sense. Back to lurk for me, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'd like an 'Andley Page 0/400. Not sure where I'd put it, mind you... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I too recall recently reading WNW had changed their mind and decided to do the Camel, but there was no indication of when and I now can't find the article. This was a change from the June 2012 Hyperscale interview with Richard Alexander who said they had no plans to do the Camel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) I'd like an 'Andley Page 0/400. Not sure where I'd put it, mind you... No Problem, IIRC don't the wings fold back for storage in hangars and on shelves... Christian the Married and exiled to africa, who does not mind what WNW make just as long as each new release is spaced far enough apart to allow for the piggy bank to recharge. Edited March 4, 2015 by wyverns4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHWinter Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 It was in an interview in an older issue of "Ami Cher", the newsletter of the Great War Special Interest Group of IPMS (GB), where WnW's Richard Alexander said that they were doing a Sopwith Camel at Wingnut Wings. I don't remember the exact issue (2012? 2013?), so please have a look yourselves on the Great War SIG's homepage. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkbox1 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 and just because a kit is in development doesn't mean it will get produced. A Little bird from NZ told me the kits in development. I promised Peter that I wouldn't say anything 26 days early, but I'm sure he won't mind :- ) Serial Number 32032 Fokker Dr. 1 32033 Sopwith Camel 32039 Sopwith Salamandar 32043 Junkers Cl.1 32044 Fokker E.V 32045 SSW D.III 32046 SSWD.IV 32049 Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 (Late) 32051 Breguet 14B2 32052 Junkers D.1 32053 Spad XIII 32055 Spad VII 32056 Airco DH.4 32058 Caudron G.4 32062 Armstrong Whitworth FK8 32063 Sopwith Dolphin 32064 Martinsyde Elephant 32065 Martinsyde Buzzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHWinter Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Thank you VERY MUCH, Folkbox1 , for revealing those secrets! 😉 I am quite happy that most of my wishes will come true now! 😅 But wasn't there a Viper powered SE5a in WnW's pipeline too?😀 Edited March 6, 2015 by RHWinter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Damn! 4 out of this are definite for me!! Dear Mr. Bank Manager, May I please...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Séan Pádraig Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Ummm.... The fledgling Irish Air Corps had four Martinsyde Buzzard's MARTINSYDE F.4 BUZZARD (1922-1929). Purchased from the Aircraft Disposal Co. SERIAL NO.: I Delivered to Baldonnel Aerodrome, 15.8.22. To “B” Flight, No. 1 Squadron. Named “The Humming Bird”. Crashed near Baldonnel and “written-off”, 16.5.29. SERIAL NO.: II Delivered to Baldonnel Aerodrome, 14.10.22. To “B” Flight, No. 1 Squadron. “Withdrawn from use”, April 1929. SERIAL NO.: III Delivered to Baldonnel Aerodrome, 14.10.22. To “B” Flight, No. 1 Squadron. Crashed and “written-off”, 18.9.28. SERIAL NO.: IV Delivered to Baldonnel Aerodrome, 14.10.22. To “B” Flight, No. 1 Squadron. “Withdrawn from use”, October 1925. All they need now is to release the MARTINSYDE TYPE A Mk. II.... this was their first aircraft. Edited March 6, 2015 by Séan Pádraig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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