Wingnut Wings Next Releases

jsontag · 28 October 2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mgunns

I didn't mean to paint a picture of gloom and doom. I do see younger modelers, and yes there are the 20-40 year olds that I do see, but their interest seems to lie in more current stuff. The older guys, like me (50-60+) are building WWI subjects and are excited about the growing list of subjects in 1/32. Like me, a lot of these folks cut their eye teeth on Aurora WWI subjects and welcome the larger scale (failing eyesight). I see little interest shown by the younger crowd in WWI subjcets. Cars, figures, armor, WWII to present seems to be their main areas of interest, understandably so as that is the largest selection of kits. The Great War is as distant to them as the Punic wars, people in my age group do remember the Great War Veterans, had relatives that served and heard their stories.

To get back on topic of WNW, I hope the market is there and that increases so that WNW will continue to manufacture their line of kits.

Thanks for your reply. I'm 42, will be 43 in January. Hell, to some of the kids today Vietnam is ancient history. I've always built WW II aircraft. That is my main area. However, getting back into modeling after a 19-20 year abscence, I'm just now getting into WW I aircraft. I have never been into jets, well, Korean War jets only, and it is nice to see Wingnut Wings put out such awesome kits. I'll be one of the first to get their Gotha.

Now if only Wingnut would release an AEG III or IV, Voisin Bomber, or Zeppelin Staaken, that would be a dream come true.

Jefman · 28 October 2009, 07:20 PM

Hi Jefman:
Peter Jackson likes 2 seaters, he has a Breguet 14, I think B2, There are ten unidentified, and 32008 is one of them. I also think he'll have a D.H.4 among those 10 blanks. My guess, is: H-P O/400, D.H.4 or D.H.9, Breguet 14B2 or A2, Rumpler C.IV, SSW D.IV, Sopwith Camel F.1, Fok.DR.I, SPAD XIIIC1, B.E.2E, and Salmson 2A2. It is a mix of fighter and 2 seaters and a mix of Allied and German aircraft.
I don't think the projected kits stop at kit number 32028! It is not tidy.
Blue skies Jefman,
Dan-San
P.S. I don't have an inside connection, just guesses.

Dan: You are such an incredible tributary of accurate data. I almost fell out of my chair when you identified that Roland DVIa with that Benz engine by just assessing the preliminary teaser photo's. Guessing on the next releases is fun while we wait for the release of the Fokker D-7. At that point I can build my favorite aircraft, hopefully the F version with the BMW engine. I think WNW will grow the line to 32 aircraft. That's an incredible undertaking and it's virtually unprecedented even if they produce 1/2 that number. I think your observation of a Breguet 14 being made is neat. I tend to feel that aircraft in 1/48 was one of the favorites of Aurora collectors/builders from that era. Even the K&B re-release sold like hotcakes off hobby shop shelves. The addition of the Salmson to the list is interesting considering that would make two French two seaters in the inventory...however both are worthy. That brings me to a point of observation: What qualifies an aircraft to be considered to be part of the WNW line? For example I'm a big fan of the Pfalz DX11. You have mentioned that plane being in the hoppper for future release. Not a great aircraft but it was a good, solid mid range fighter as a back up to D-7's and SSW's late war. On par with the Roland DVla? You mention an H/P 0/400. If WNW makes one of them, then forget the AEG G lV or the Friedrichshafen G III...they might as well build a Staaken R-6 Giant right? Can you imagine building that interior? And what about French twin engine aircraft...which craft makes that list? A Caudron R-ll? Does the Hannover C-III or Halberstadt ClV make the cut for the German ground attack two seaters or is the Rumpler the final installment? Finally the Sopwith's: Do we get a Triplane or Snipe (Bentley BR-2!) to go with the Pup and possibly Camel? So Dan I press you on those thoughts. Thanks again for your remarkable insights!

Fokker Ace · 28 October 2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefman

What qualifies an aircraft to be considered to be part of the WNW line?

Seems to me whatever strikes the fancy of those bringing us these kits is the qualifier.

Just look at the first four releases; would anyone have guessed a Junkers J.1 would be an initial release from a new model company? It seems wise to expect the unexpected from WNW.

drIace · 28 October 2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fokker Ace

Seems to me whatever strikes the fancy of those bringing us these kits is the qualifier.

Just look at the first four releases; would anyone have guessed a Junkers J.1 would be an initial release from a new model company? It seems wise to expect the unexpected from WNW.

Re-read the Latest Windsock issue,in the "interview", they admit they are not a market driven company. So obviously PJ is doing what he wants as to releases, fortunately he has the wearwithall to indulge his desires and how fortunate we are are to be arround . Some dreams do come true, look at what is already available and announced; and think of all the fun we are having guessing/wishing/ about what is next. My thanks to PJ and his company and look forward to whatever they produce.

WolfOfBadenoch · 29 October 2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jsontag

Thanks for your reply. I'm 42, will be 43 in January....

Well, I'm much, much younger than you, even by up to almost 3 months. And you are not the only 'youngster' around here that is interested in WW1. I can't really get excited about jets at all.

Brad Cancian · 29 October 2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfOfBadenoch

I can't really get excited about jets at all.

Same, but I guess that is why I frequent this website

Being a "spritely" 28 years old, I can afford to wait a few years for WNW to see the light and move into 1/48...

BC

jsontag · 29 October 2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfOfBadenoch

Well, I'm much, much younger than you, even by up to almost 3 months. And you are not the only 'youngster' around here that is interested in WW1. I can't really get excited about jets at all.

I was never interested in jets for the longest time. I stopped at World War II. But then about 10 years ago I got in to the Korean Air War and even though it is jets, it was still World War I/World War II dog fighting tactics etc. Other than Korea, I can't and don't get excited about jet aircraft.

mike in calif · 29 October 2009, 09:56 AM

I don't much either, but the A-10 Warthog is pretty cool.

jsontag · 29 October 2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mike in calif

I don't much either, but the A-10 Warthog is pretty cool.

I agree, the A-10 is cool. The only stick and rudder aircraft left, if I'm not mistaken.

Pete Legge · 29 October 2009, 11:19 AM

"I wouldn't have thought it possible, but jets both suck and blow at the same time!"

Besides, as one's modelling experience grows, so one needs to add challenges. Apart from an NMF finish, jets do not offer much in that regard, and how they stay in one piece with no rigging wires is beyond me. Regards, Pete. ps, I'm 48.