KiwiSteve Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hey guys I received my Wingnut Wings Bristol F.2b Fighter from the courier today (Thurs) was sent yesterday (Wed)!! Hows that for service, well better than what you usually get for living in NZ so far away from everything. Seeing the box art I was blown away it just looked classy, all the sprues and decals are individually bagged. The parts look amazing with the amount of detail and no flash what so ever. Even the missus thought it looked great so its a win win. A few pics of the sprues, the tamiya paint pot gives you some scale perspective. Enjoy Decals Wing sprues Rigging attachments points Prop Fuselage Stitching detail on fuselage Seat detail Fabric detail Engine detail Wheel detail Lewis gun detail Crystal clear windscreen The instruction booklet is sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 okay i'm jealous! looks superb enjoy the build Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I...want...one... NOW! Now that looks superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trubbie Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 That looks like a really nice kit...apparently, my three wingnut kits are 'awaiting clearance' somewhere in the UK and have been 'awaiting' for six days. HM Customs probably consider them a security risk...either that, or they're building them. Enjoy! Trubbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Ditto to what everyone said!! Lovely detail..are you going to post a build thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 It does look nice. Would I buy one? Probably not. I've got a 1/48th Roden Brisfit in the stas, and that's nicely detailed as it is. Not as good as this, but with a little TLC could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I've got 3 Eduard 1/48 Brisfits, but I still want the Wingnut one! It looks fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I've got 3 Eduard 1/48 Brisfits, but I still want the Wingnut one! It looks fabulous. If you built them all, you'd have two lovely looking pairs of Bristols..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Fantastic detailing, very impressive! I don't usually do WW1 stuff but, I can feel some temptation with this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Steve, Looks like a stunner to my eyes. I will be getting one as soon as Mr Greenback is able and willing. I will have to make do with the LVG for now... Life is such a bind... haha Cheers for the box review. Von Buckle Fantastic detailing, very impressive!I don't usually do WW1 stuff but, I can feel some temptation with this one! Perry, You would do a cracking job... GET ONE! Pezza Fan Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Well this persuaded me to order an SE5a - when it arrives I'll post some photos. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trubbie Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 If you built them all, you'd have two lovely looking pairs of Bristols..... Now that is funny. I don't feel so bitter and twisted now. Sante Trubbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Are these kits limited run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Ordered my Bristol today, going to have to save my pennies for the Junkers and the LVG. Not to mention the RE8 when it comes out. Could always sell some of my stash to finance it, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 If you built them all, you'd have two lovely looking pairs of Bristols..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Don't you mean So, are they a limited edition or what? To be honest, I think the only real one that grabs me is the Pup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Don't you mean Is that supposed to be you in the middle? I don't remember seeing on the website that they're limited edition, but I didn't look that closely. Might try ordering one next month, if I can persuade my bank manager that it's an investment, no really, honest guv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Is that supposed to be you in the middle?I don't remember seeing on the website that they're limited edition, but I didn't look that closely. Might try ordering one next month, if I can persuade my bank manager that it's an investment, no really, honest guv. It's where any red blooded man should want to be.... Playnig with his Wingnut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Don't you mean So, are they a limited edition or what? To be honest, I think the only real one that grabs me is the Pup... Nick, I'm not 100% sure if they are limited. I would guess they have the facility to make up a second run without too much grief. I hope you lot realise that Wingnut will also be releasing: 1. F.E.2b 2. D.H.2 3. D.H. 9 or D.H.9a 4. Hansa Brandenburg W.29 5. Roland.D.VIa I'm off to sell my bodyparts to fun my Wingnut plastic addiction Von NutCrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Are these kits limited run? I think that depends on your definition. If by that you mean are the made from something other than steel tools that would only allow for a limited number of moldings to be made before the tools are worn out (ala MPM or something), then I'd say the odds are 99% in favor of a "no" response. I think it's pretty clear, given the amount of money that Peter Jackson has, and has clearly put into this venture, that they're most likely regular steel tools that will be able to make many hundreds of thousands of copies before they're worn out (assuming they're treated properly). Theoretically, they could still be squeezing plastic into them in 50 years, assuming we still have oil from which to make polystyrene in 50 years. If by "limited run" you mean these initial offerings in the initial boxings with the initial sets of decals, then I'd say yes. That would be my take on their use of the term. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Nick, I'm not 100% sure if they are limited. I would guess they have the facility to make up a second run without too much grief. I hope you lot realise that Wingnut will also be releasing: 1. F.E.2b 2. D.H.2 3. D.H. 9 or D.H.9a 4. Hansa Brandenburg W.29 5. Roland.D.VIa I'm off to sell my bodyparts to fun my Wingnut plastic addiction Von NutCrazy Oh a DH2 - just what I need.... Does it come with self destructing booms to save time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Or an Eindecker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leader3 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 all i can say now that i have looked at the photos is WOW glad i ordered the bris fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leader3 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 my kit arrived this morning. on first inspection all i can say is this has got to be one of the best kits i have seen in some time. the box even says quality. clear the decks there is a Bris fit to be built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Amazing kit, sets a standard that leaves Tamiya standing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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