Dagovee Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 Long time lurker, first time poster here. Having watch some absolutely amazing work some of you do on your WWI fighters, I have the urge to try one. I have been browsing Wingnut Wings website and the ones that really appeal to me are the Pfalz DIIIa, Roland D.VIa, and the Albatros D.V and D.Va due to their aerodynamic shapes. What you would experten here recommend to someone just starting out in the realm of WWI aircraft? I'm not really worried about trying my hand at rigging as I have done some on 1/700th scale ships and it turned out pretty decent. Also, all of WNW stuff is 1/32 scale. I know in other time frames (WWII to modern era) this can get pretty large, but how does that translate to size on these a/c? Truly grateful for any advice given!! Apologies if this was posted in the wrong place! 2
Jamme Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 Welcome to the Forum ! I can't help you with WW1 and WNW. This is not really my cup of tea. Cheers, Jamme
Administrators James H Posted March 29, 2013 Administrators Posted March 29, 2013 WW1 generally tends to be smaller than the average WW2, with the exception of perhaps the Gotha, FE.2b, Junkers J.1 and Brisfit. I'm building the Pfalz D.IIIa at the moment, and it's a superb kit, with reasonably simple rig. I'd perhaps look at that one
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 29, 2013 Administrators Posted March 29, 2013 Start with a DVII. No rigging.
Dagovee Posted March 29, 2013 Author Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks for the warm welcome Jamme!! What do you prefer building, WWII? Glad to hear your thoughts on the DIIIa James, I like the scheme options it comes with, but honestly the Roland with the edielweiss on the fuse of Kissenberths looks really really nice. I may get around to a Fokker eventually Jeroen, but there is something about these "fish" that is really drawing me in!!
PAnderson Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 Welcome Dagovee. I will say that WNW kits go together very, very well, almost too well if that is possible. Some parts go together without the need for glue.Easy to build and the instructions are superb. That leaves more time for detailing and finishing. You'll find our forum one of the best, welcome again. Paul
Grant Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 Welcome on board Dagovee, kick back, put your feet up and enjoy the forum.
Dagovee Posted March 30, 2013 Author Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks Paul, Grant and Kojo!! Definitely good to be here! And thanks Doogs as those dimensions help a lot on deciding to go ahead with the 32nd WNW stuff.
Jamme Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks for the warm welcome Jamme!! What do you prefer building, WwII Yes WW II and eventually Jets. Cheers, Jamme
coolboxx Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Welcome dagovee i was in the very same postion to you last December,now building a WNW Alba. dv high detail really enjoying this kit can honestly say cant wait to start the next one........... Darren
WillScarlet Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 You could build dozens of the Albies ............. and no two schemes would be alike! One of the great features I like about THAT type. Welcome to the forum.
Dave J Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Welcome Dagovee! Go for the Roland! Great kit... and yes that Black scheme with the Edielweiss is a great scheme! Reminds me... I really need to finish mine!
Umlaufmotor Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Welcome Dagovee @Dave J You are still not finished your beautiful Roland, Dave?You're almost slower than me with my Ltn. Adam's Albatros D.V D1148/17............. :-) Servus Bertl 1
Administrators James H Posted April 11, 2013 Administrators Posted April 11, 2013 Welcome Dagovee! Go for the Roland! Great kit... and yes that Black scheme with the Edielweiss is a great scheme! Reminds me... I really need to finish mine! ....coming from someone who made me build the DH.2 as my first WW1 kit!
Dave J Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Welcome Dagovee @Dave J You are still not finished your beautiful Roland, Dave? You're almost slower than me with my Ltn. Adam's Albatros D.V D1148/17............. :-) Servus Bertl Yeap Bertl... Its still sitting on the shelf at work collecting dust in its current state -
Umlaufmotor Posted April 12, 2013 Posted April 12, 2013 A beautiful bird, Dave. When will he be ready? At least, a few bracing wires hanging on my albatros........................ Servus Bertl 2
Ssasho0 Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 Hi Dagovee, all the kits you have chosen are with reptty simple rigging and are more or less with similar dimensions. Just decide on the camo scheme and pull the trigger. You will love it Best regards, Sasho
One-Oh-Four Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 Hi Dagovee, Welcome to LSM! Since you have stated that rigging isn't a problem you might want to start with the Pfalz D.IIIa or the Roland D.VI. I feel they are somewhat simpler in build-up than the Albatros D.V or D.Va. It doesn't make a huge difference, though. Be sure to get the machine-gun barrels from Master, though. They're perfectly made and spare you some hassle in bending the PE-parts from the kit. Cheers, erik.
One-Oh-Four Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 A beautiful bird, Dave. When will he be ready? At least, a few bracing wires hanging on my albatros........................ Servus Bertl Here can follow only one reaction:
Umlaufmotor Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 @One-Oh-Four Sorry, I can not open your attached file.I get this error: "You do not have permission to view this attachment." Servus Bertl
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