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Saw the London show pic and agree, it's everything I was hoping for in this model. Also, having space problems, but will figure out how to accomodate the next additions. :wink2: Chris
 
It does look fantastic. The pilot looks to be one of the better sculpts released yet by JJ.

It's a great time to be a collector of WW1 planes. JJ keeps releasing some amazing models. I'm super excited to hear that we may be getting a Udet black and white striped Fokker! I had a collection of 1/48 WW1 planes and Carousel 1 had this version in diecast. It was my favorite plane by far. I can only imagine the detail and quality when it is released in 1/30 scale.

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Did you all get a look at the JJD SE-5 in the London show threads? The finished model is fantastic looking. It is, as previously noted, Mannock's SE-5, with a future Mannock figure prototype, as well. The figure looks to be a good likeness, copied after the famous Mannock photo of him staring at the camera in his fur cap, with pipe in hand. The SE-5 can't be far off now. I will be thrilled to add this to my air force. Now, I need to start on John about doing a James McCudden version. Then a Voss Fokker triplane. I know there is another triplane coming towards the end of the year, Udet's black and white striped version, and also another Nieuport 17 and I am guessing it could be Albert Ball's. I also must clear shelf space for the beautiful Lowenhardt Albatros that is due soon. My aerodrome is running out of hanger space.:redface2: -- Al
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Greetings:

After seeing the new Albatros JJ did, in my opinion, his planes are far superior to their King and Country counterparts. I almost feel King and Country should have stuck with the World War II aircraft because in competition with JJ, it is just no contest. The JJ planes look right, are more accurately modeled and well constructed.

I find it pretty amazing all the mistakes K&C is making in their planes in terms of the schemes. I also do not buy for a second that they can't paint the correct patterns for camo if they want to either. Something is really up there with that excuse.

I sold my JJ planes awhile back and wish I hadn't, I'm planning on buying a lot of them back because I have never seen such impressive replicas of World War I planes. They are just that good!

Corey
 
quite looking forward to getting the new aircraft after seeing the pics on here. did not believe I would be as interested in WWI aircraft but, after taking some advice from Al I am glad I dipped a toe into this area and, agree about JJD aircraft being outstanding.
Mitch
 
Corey121281 said:
Greetings:

After seeing the new Albatros JJ did, in my opinion, his planes are far superior to their King and Country counterparts. I almost feel King and Country should have stuck with the World War II aircraft because in competition with JJ, it is just no contest. The JJ planes look right, are more accurately modeled and well constructed.

I find it pretty amazing all the mistakes K&C is making in their planes in terms of the schemes. I also do not buy for a second that they can't paint the correct patterns for camo if they want to either. Something is really up there with that excuse.

I sold my JJ planes awhile back and wish I hadn't, I'm planning on buying a lot of them back because I have never seen such impressive replicas of World War I planes. They are just that good!

Corey
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Hi Corey. I agree with your assesment about the JJD quality of product. I want to say a word about the KC paint scheme errors, as I see it. KC has made some paint errors on the initial batch of Albatros that was done, but nothing that couldn't be corrected. The major color problem were the noses, that were for some reason or other, were all painted silver. Easily correctible. KC's big problem with accuracy is with the color schemes of the new Fokker D-7's. The Fokker D-7 was covered in a complicated lozenge camo fabric that was 'customized' once in the field. Where KC is incorrect is with the underside colors, which KC has painted light blue, instead of the correct lozenge pattern. This lozenge pattern should also be on the top of the wings of the Auffarth (the green) Fokker. I believe KC has done this on purpose, as a cost cutting measure. Obviously, it is faster and cheaper to color the wings in a solid color. The lozenge camo is complicated and would be difficult to replicate with hand painting with all the time and expense it would take, and the inevitable variences that hand work would produce. Decals might be an answer, but from what I have been told, these have problems because the materials the aircraft are made of result in shrinkage that varies from model to model, thus making decals that cover such a large area tough to fit properly. KC has made the decision to make the D-7's with inaccurate paint jobs in order to get them on the market at a certain price-point. The collector must make a decision about whether to buy a D-7 with accurate paint, such as the all-white JJD or all-black KC D-7's or the colorful but inaccurate green and red KC D-7's. I have decided to pass on the KC D-7's because of the paint issues (as well as some detail issues). All in all, the JJD models are the more accurate in color, detail, and construction points. Both KC and JJD look good sitting on the shelf, but the JJD is the better choice for the rivet-counter who wants the model to be correct. -- Al
 
The newly announced JJD Albert Ball Nieuport is another masterpiece. It's color scheme is a nice change-up from the previous silver schemes and the red nose spinner is a nice added detail. The figure of Ball is an iconic one taken from a very famous photo and really looks good. This Ball N-17 will match up nicely with the previous Bishop N-17 and will make a nice display of VC winners and their aircraft. JJD's aircraft continue to impress in accuracy of details and paint schemes. This new Ball N-17 is a must have, as all the aircrft seem to be, for me. -- Al
 
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Doing some "still life" / product table photography work today... and the subject? Hope you like it

jules
 
One of my most favorite ranges is The Knights Of The Sky. Just picked up a Sopwith to go with my Fokkers. Three down more and more to go.
 
Have to say that these are outstanding aircraft replicas, this camel came to live here today.....
Wayne.
 

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waynepoo said:
Have to say that these are outstanding aircraft replicas, this camel came to live here today.....
Wayne.
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Great looking Camel. I think I like MacLaren's silver nosed Camel better than Brown's red nosed version, even though Brown's is the more famous. The JJD aircraft certainly are outstanding models. Nice pictures. -- Al
 
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Tracked it down and answered my own question. It is a Del Prado figure. -- Al
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Hi Al,
Sorry, I have been caught up with other things and missed your question. I think that the figure is Hachette/Del Prado from the 'Atlas' WW1 French series "Les Soldats de la GUERRE 14-18 " It is "L' AVIATEUR Lisant son Plan de Vol en 1915" and is number 7 in the series. Cheers, Jules
 
jules118 said:
Hi Al,
Sorry, I have been caught up with other things and missed your question. I think that the figure is Hachette/Del Prado from the 'Atlas' WW1 French series "Les Soldats de la GUERRE 14-18 " It is "L' AVIATEUR Lisant son Plan de Vol en 1915" and is number 7 in the series. Cheers, Jules
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Thanks Jules. That is a really neat figure series. Too bad there is no dealer that carries these in the US or I'd be in on the whole series. -- Al
 
lancer said:
Thanks Jules. That is a really neat figure series. Too bad there is no dealer that carries these in the US or I'd be in on the whole series. -- Al
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I found mine on the French eBay site and paid about 15 Euros including the shipping to Australia. There's some great figures in the series.
 
Some Monday morning wondering. With the announcement of the Ball N-17, I am trying to line up what might be coming from JJD the rest of the year. We know that the Mannock SE-5 is in the offing and near ready for release. From conversations with John and hints he has dropped, I think it likely that we will see another Fokker Triplane and Sopwith Camel sometime this year. This is just conjecture on my part, and from what John hinted at, the triplane may be Udet's black and white striped version that he took over from Kirchstein. I think that the Camel might be William Barker's famous B6313, with which he scored most of his kills while flying on the Italian front. A Barker Camel would also round out JJD's Canadian Camel Drivers theme.:wink2: These are just my guesses but it would cover the rest of the year at the rate of one every other month. It will also bring the total number of releases to 14, 7 German, 7 Allied. Any thoughts? -- Al
 
lancer said:
Some Monday morning wondering. With the announcement of the Ball N-17, I am trying to line up what might be coming from JJD the rest of the year. We know that the Mannock SE-5 is in the offing and near ready for release. From conversations with John and hints he has dropped, I think it likely that we will see another Fokker Triplane and Sopwith Camel sometime this year. This is just conjecture on my part, and from what John hinted at, the triplane may be Udet's black and white striped version that he took over from Kirchstein. I think that the Camel might be William Barker's famous B6313, with which he scored most of his kills while flying on the Italian front. A Barker Camel would also round out JJD's Canadian Camel Drivers theme.:wink2: These are just my guesses but it would cover the rest of the year at the rate of one every other month. It will also bring the total number of releases to 14, 7 German, 7 Allied. Any thoughts? -- Al
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Agree with your conjecture Al. You have good insight as you've actually spoken with JJ on the subject. Was hoping the SPAD would appear on the horizon by yrs end, but don't think it will. We would have seen some work on a prototype and the whole production process is too long to accomodate it. Variations of existing models are easier to produce. Would love to see the Udet Triplane and a Sopwith Tripe you mentioned in an earlier thread. Chris
 
lancer said:
Some Monday morning wondering. With the announcement of the Ball N-17, I am trying to line up what might be coming from JJD the rest of the year. We know that the Mannock SE-5 is in the offing and near ready for release. From conversations with John and hints he has dropped, I think it likely that we will see another Fokker Triplane and Sopwith Camel sometime this year. This is just conjecture on my part, and from what John hinted at, the triplane may be Udet's black and white striped version that he took over from Kirchstein. I think that the Camel might be William Barker's famous B6313, with which he scored most of his kills while flying on the Italian front. A Barker Camel would also round out JJD's Canadian Camel Drivers theme.:wink2: These are just my guesses but it would cover the rest of the year at the rate of one every other month. It will also bring the total number of releases to 14, 7 German, 7 Allied. Any thoughts? -- Al
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Udet is a good bet. John mentioned it when I saw him last fall. Something along the lines of Udet being photographed with his girlfriend in front of the plane. I'm guessing we get another Albatros or two. And I wouldn't give up on the SPAD for this year. I thinking John has a few surprises in store. That might be one of them.
 
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