mikemiller1955
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In addition to the great time, I some how neglected to mention that John was very gracious when I asked him to autograph my Fokker D-VII, which he willingly signed on the bottom of the fuselage. Thanks John. ^&cool -- Al
I find myself getting very eager for the release of the new JJD Mannock SE-5. I own a 1/32 scale brass and resin museum quality SE-5 model made by Dawn Patrol many years back. It is the finest model I had seen of a WW1 aircraft, prior to examining the JJD SE-5 prototype. The DP SE-5 has exquisite detail in all aspects and I did not think it could be beat. I believe that the JJD SE-5 is going to beat the DP model for first place on my list. The detail between the two models is identical in all major respects, which is saying a lot for the JJD model, considering how finely done the brass DP model is. The JJD model exceeds the DP detail in certain as areas such as stitching and some panel lines, rib lines, and the pilot mounting step. Where the JJD model really excels is in the detail of the 'waves' in the fuselage fabric. The DP model does not have these iconic waves. The waves are visible in just about every photo taken of an SE-5 that shows the fuselage. The JJD SE-5 has the waves in great detail. It just has the appearence of fabric. Very nice. There is no soft detail, or shortcuts, taken with this new JJD model. All the recognition features, down to the correct bracing wires, are there. It is going to be JJD's best aircraft yet. The choice of Mannock's plane is just the icing on the cake. Mannock (along with McCudden) was the most famous of the SE-5 aces. For a long time, it was accepted that Mannock was the leading UK ace of WW1. Research and records have since adjusted the list to put Bishop first, and Mannock second but that is of no real matter and is another story (and a controversial one) altogether. I look forward to the SE-5 release and the inevitable Mannock pilot figure to go with it. I can hardly wait. -- Al
Al,
It's been so busy that I have just had a few moments here and there for the forum and I just came across this thread again today and have just now read your post about the Dinner.
Thank you so much for all of the kind words. It was our pleasure to have you with us, and I am glad you could have a good one on one chat with John.
I am glad you enjoyed the evening. That made my wife very happy to hear. She worries about if people are enjoying themselves as she likes to entertain.
Reading that last post about the signature on your tri-plane reminded me that I did not even ask for a signature from John and now I am kicking myself for that laps.:redface2:
I agree with your statement that the WW1 plane collectors are going to have a great year to look forward to.
Take care.
Matthew
It's been so busy that I have just had a few moments here and there for the forum and I just came across this thread again today and have just now read your post about the Dinner.
Thank you so much for all of the kind words. It was our pleasure to have you with us, and I am glad you could have a good one on one chat with John.
I am glad you enjoyed the evening. That made my wife very happy to hear. She worries about if people are enjoying themselves as she likes to entertain.
Reading that last post about the signature on your tri-plane reminded me that I did not even ask for a signature from John and now I am kicking myself for that laps.:redface2:
I agree with your statement that the WW1 plane collectors are going to have a great year to look forward to.
Take care.
Matthew
My pleasure, Matthew. They are well deserved words. {bravo}} The upcoming year is sure to be a banner one for WW1 aircraft collectors.:wink2: -- Al
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There is a great picture of the SE5A and the prototype stands towards the bottom of this page on the JJDUK web site:
http://www.jjduk.co.uk/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=12
http://www.jjduk.co.uk/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=12
Good picture. One can easily see the fabric 'waves' on the fuselage side. -- Al
JJD has announced the next canvas falcon and it is to be Charles Nungesser's 1916 Nieuport 17 #1895. It is a beauty and is sure to be a favorite of mine, just as the Bishop Nieuport is a favorite. I just love Nieuports.:redface2: I find them to be one of the truely iconic aircraft of WW1. Almost all the French aces started out on Nieuports, on type or another. Many British flyers did as well, and the USAS first went into action in Nieuport 28's. The JJD Nieuport 17 is an excellent model and the choice of Nungesser's version is quite a colorful one with it's broad red-white-blue ID stripes and his very well known macabre personel marking of the black heart with the skull and bones. Nungesser was the third highest ranking French ace, behind Fonck and Guynemer, scoring 43 confirmed victories and 11 unconfirmed. Nungesser probably scored 29 of these victories in a Nieuport. Nungesser is almost as famous for his numerous and severe injuries as his air to air kills, having broken most of his major bones at one time or another and for his famous mouth of gold teeth! Almost nothing could stop him from flying and fighting until his forced retirement from combat after his last victory in August, 1918. He had been flying in combat since July, 1915. Nungesser was also famous for his post-war stunt flying and for his attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean with Francois Coli on May 8, 1927, from which he and Coli disappeared and were never seen again. All in all, an outstanding selection of subject for JJD and one I will be thrilled to add to my collection. -- Al
I have it on good authority that JJD is not done with the Fokker Triplanes. Keep your eyes on the skies and make room on the aerodrome for future arrivals of Ernest Udet and possibly Werner Voss. No ETA but good news, all the same. Also, there is a new aircraft in the offing, a possible April fly in. No idea as to which war, but it is a whole new plane, not a repaint. Great stuff to look forward to. It's going to be a great year for JJD aircraft collectors. Personally, I'm really thrilled about the tripes, as like Tiger tanks, you can never have too many Fokker Triplanes.^&grin -- Al
Will be ordering the Nungesser plane soon. Hope to see a Guynemer version, as well. I am really looking forward to the SE-5 and the different versions JJD will do. The SE-5 prototype is superb, so the finished product will be a must have. -- Al
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Yes, the SE5 is a must. The WWI planes are like potato chips. You get one and crave more immediately. Not that I only have one : )
Truth be known, JJD could keep me busy buying his WW1 aircraft even if he only continued to produce the planes in his current stable. My favorite planes are: Germany, the Fokker Triplane (the D-7 is second); Great Britain, the SE-5 (soon to be added to the JJD stable); France, the Nieuport of all types (the SPAD is second, type VII preferred). There are many type of aircraft from all the nations that I would love to see and buy, but those I listed could keep me happy because of all the different possibilities. There are literally dozens of different pilot's aircrafts in just the 4 types JJD has done (or is doing, in the case of the SE-5) that I would buy. I like the Camel as well, but it just doesn't grab me in the same way the other planes do. Still, I am looking forward to William Barker's Camel. The Nieuport alone has huge possibilities. The whole of the Lafayette Escadrille to start with.^&grin Then the whole of the Storks N-3.^&grin And don't forget the British (Albert Ball), the Italians (Barraca), the Russians (Kozakov), and the Belgians (Coppens). All of these could be done with the Nieuport 17 that JJD has done. Morph to a Nieuport 11 or a 28 and the possibilities grow even further. There are at least a dozen French aces that I would like to see done in the Nieuport 17, and a lot more if the type 11 and SPAD VII are added. I am something of an addict.:redface2: The Triplane and the future SE-5 are in the same category for me. There are probably at least a dozen of each of those I would buy, (or dream about buying), as I am sure I would be long out of space, money, and divorced if so many planes were done.
Lord help me, but this is great stuff being done by JJD. -- Al
Lord help me, but this is great stuff being done by JJD. -- Al
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Truth be known, JJD could keep me busy buying his WW1 aircraft even if he only continued to produce the planes in his current stable. My favorite planes are: Germany, the Fokker Triplane (the D-7 is second); Great Britain, the SE-5 (soon to be added to the JJD stable); France, the Nieuport of all types (the SPAD is second, type VII preferred). There are many type of aircraft from all the nations that I would love to see and buy, but those I listed could keep me happy because of all the different possibilities. There are literally dozens of different pilot's aircrafts in just the 4 types JJD has done (or is doing, in the case of the SE-5) that I would buy. I like the Camel as well, but it just doesn't grab me in the same way the other planes do. Still, I am looking forward to William Barker's Camel. The Nieuport alone has huge possibilities. The whole of the Lafayette Escadrille to start with.^&grin Then the whole of the Storks N-3.^&grin And don't forget the British (Albert Ball), the Italians (Barraca), the Russians (Kozakov), and the Belgians (Coppens). All of these could be done with the Nieuport 17 that JJD has done. Morph to a Nieuport 11 or a 28 and the possibilities grow even further. There are at least a dozen French aces that I would like to see done in the Nieuport 17, and a lot more if the type 11 and SPAD VII are added. I am something of an addict.:redface2: The Triplane and the future SE-5 are in the same category for me. There are probably at least a dozen of each of those I would buy, (or dream about buying), as I am sure I would be long out of space, money, and divorced if so many planes were done.
Al- You are going to need a bigger house. I'm already passing on a few planes because I'm running out of space. btw: don't forget the Austro-Hungarians. A few nice planes and aces to be done there.
LOL. No doubt.
The A-H aircraft/aces are a whole other can o' worms. I quite like a lot of their homegrown aircraft and I am especially interested in Banfield and Kiss. I was just musing at how JJD could keep me tied up with only his CURRENT stock. ^&cool -- AlA Tripehound like Raymond Collishaw's of Black Flight, (B Flight, Naval 10)? He named his tripe Black Maria. That would be an iconic aircraft.:smile2: -- Al
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That would be some model Al. Looked him up and what an amazing combat record. Wonder why he was forced to retire at the height of WWII at only age 50? Not that old. Something there that I could not find. Anyway definitely would buy one of those Triplanes. Chris