Future WWI Model Airplane Production (1 Viewer)

[ivanmoe]

It would be nice if you're willing to purchase that which you vote for in the poll. It won't be easy, BTW, as there are some pretty serious contenders cited. If you vote for them all, it would set you back, perhaps, $3K USD.

 

[mestell]

Missed the first release of Eddie Rickenbacker's SPAD . . . This would be a nice one to revisit . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[lancer]

I restrained myself and only chose 5.:rolleyes2: Truth is, I'd want them all, but dollars must be considered. I still want to see John do the Nieuport 11 in Lafayette Escadrille colors. -- Al

 

[ivanmoe]

I restrained myself and only chose 5.:rolleyes2: Truth is, I'd want them all, but dollars must be considered. I still want to see John do the Nieuport 11 in Lafayette Escadrille colors. -- Al

Al, wanna know how I compiled the list? For all intents and purposes, I just looked up a list of top-scoring aces from WWI and worked my way down, addressing, as yet, untended personalities, throwing in a couple of "second-chances" for "prominent figures" with attractive schemes (MvR and Lowenhardt), and threw in Boelcke and Lufbery (to balance matters out). We could go on about great schemes and such for a LONG time!

-Moe

 

[lancer]

Al, wanna know how I compiled the list? For all intents and purposes, I just looked up a list of top-scoring aces from WWI and worked my way down, addressing, as yet, untended personalities, throwing in a couple of "second-chances" for "prominent figures" with attractive schemes (MvR and Lowenhardt), and threw in Boelcke and Lufbery (to balance matters out). We could go on about great schemes and such for a LONG time!

-Moe

Indeed, it is an almost endless subject. Personal markings alone make most aircraft unique as each pilot would add his own personal touch to whatever aircraft he flew. Some of the most colorful aircraft were flown by pilots from nations such as Russia, Italy, Austro-Hungary, and Belgium, which certainly deserves to be represented. One could build a collection around Von Richthofen alone in terms of different aircraft and color schemes as he flew many different aircraft (Roland C.II, Eindecker, Albatros, Halberstadt, Triplane), multiple numbers of each type, and they were all painted and marked differently, although red was the common factor for him. A deep well, for sure. -- Al

 

[Combat]

Anything von Richthofen-related would be of interest to me. I know he flew a lot of planes, but it seems like those would be big sellers. I would like to see a few from other nations like Austro-Hungary. Maybe von Brumowski.

 

[lancer]

Anything von Richthofen-related would be of interest to me. I know he flew a lot of planes, but it seems like those would be big sellers. I would like to see a few from other nations like Austro-Hungary. Maybe von Brumowski.

Austro-Hungary has a really interesting First World War air arm. Lots of unusual aircraft (such as the Hansa-Brandenburg D.1, aka the KD or Star-strutter), fantastic color and marking schemes, and really interesting characters, such as Brumowski, Arigi, Linke-Crawford, Kiss, and Banfield. It is a completely untrod path that John could do great justice to. -- Al

 

[Combat]

Austro-Hungary has a really interesting First World War air arm. Lots of unusual aircraft (such as the Hansa-Brandenburg D.1, aka the KD or Star-strutter), fantastic color and marking schemes, and really interesting characters, such as Brumowski, Arigi, Linke-Crawford, Kiss, and Banfield. It is a completely untrod path that John could do great justice to. -- Al

Yes, for some reason most manufacturers stick to the Germans and allies. Even with the vast number of WWII releases, you rarely see a Romanian, Hungarian, or Italian plane or figure produced. Much overlooked. I hope John does a WWII Macchi Folgore. That was a striking plane. They have one at the air & space museum in DC.

 

[Medic 314/79th]

I would,nt mind seeing another Spad XIII in the guise of Count Francesco Baracca. Italy's highest scoring ace. and Enzo Ferrari's inspiration. Or the US Spad XIII of Frank O'Driscoll Hunter. Of course I voted for Werner Voss triplane. And I like the Rene Fonck idea. and McCudden.....on and on. I guess this is hard. and Love the colors on Willie Gabriel's Fokker DVII.

 

[lancer]

I see the Voss triplane is a popular choice, and rightly so. My question to you who have voted for it...What do you believe is the correct color scheme in terms of the cowling and wheel covers? This is a highly controversial subject amongst WW1 aviation buffs with opinions divided between 3 possibilities; 1 - factory camo green; 2 - yellow, the Jasta color or 3 - black, although this color is thought unlikely by most. Opinions? -- Al

 

[Medic 314/79th]

For my 2 cents.
I am in the camp of those who think Voss had a factory finish DR1 and added only the "Kaiser" face to the cowling. not yellow, not black.
drab olive cowling per factory. and for those who follow the yellow cowling and tail paint, I also believe the tail was white with black cross.
I believe Voss, less interested in social or elite gatherings, being more interested in the mechanics of his plane and spending his time with the ground crew and playing with motorcycles, cared little about adding any color to his plane, other than the cowling art which was his memory of the kites he used to fly.

 

[lancer]

For my 2 cents.
I am in the camp of those who think Voss had a factory finish DR1 and added only the "Kaiser" face to the cowling. not yellow, not black.
drab olive cowling per factory. and for those who follow the yellow cowling and tail paint, I also believe the tail was white with black cross.
I believe Voss, less interested in social or elite gatherings, being more interested in the mechanics of his plane and spending his time with the ground crew and playing with motorcycles, cared little about adding any color to his plane, other than the cowling art which was his memory of the kites he used to fly.

Thanks for the well-reasoned answer. I lean, slightly, towards the yellow nose and wheels. Believe the rudder was white. I think the yellow was added because of it being the Jasta 10 ID color. Agree that Voss wasn't that interested in the social side of things and that he was more interested in the mechanical side of his weapon, but I believe the color was added as the obvious way of quick identity, and to avoid friendly fire, especially since the only triplanes at the front (other than the 2 given to Von R and Voss) were Sopwith triplanes. Anything that aided quick ID would have been welcomed. Voss also had a history of colorful markings as his earlier Albatros showed. Anyway, it is a debate that is unlikely to ever be resolved, barring the discovery of new evidence such as a heretofore unknown first-hand written description in an undiscovered diary or on some undiscovered photo. -- Al