I think the Albatros is a definite for the future and the SPAD is possible but I don't know about this year. My guesses were based on what John has said about doing multiples of existing aircraft (easier and faster to produce) and his release schedule which he wanted to be every other month. Counting the Ball N-17, that leaves 3 other aircraft this year, which, IMO, will be the Mannock SE-5 for sure, and the Udet triplane as an 'almost sure'. That leaves space for one other aircraft and I just am guessing that it would be Barker's Camel, but it could just as easily be a different SE-5, Albatros, D-7, or whatever. I am thinking Barker because of the known JJD connection to Canada, the Camel is already available, and John has mentioned Barker to me as an aircraft he would like to do. We shall see. I'll take anything that John makes for my WW1 aircraft collection. I would like to see Guynemer's and Luke's SPAD at some point. ^&grin -- Al
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I agree, Chris. A USAS Nieuport 28 would be an unusual and outstanding model. It was a beautiful plane. The Rickenbacker SPAD, 'White 1', is an icon, and a must have. -- Al
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Hi, just wanted to mention I am posting some close up photos of the ACE-06 Nieuport 17, A213 Albert Ball in the JJD shows thread;
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Didn't want any WW1 collectors to miss.
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Didn't want any WW1 collectors to miss.
And excellent pictures they are, sir. {bravo}} -- Al
The long awaited SE-5 is on it's way and, of course, takes it's place on my 'must have' list. I'm beginning to fall a bit in arrears with the WW1 aircraft and ground personel as I have no yet gotten the Ball N-17 and now the Mannock SE-5 will be here soon. The SE-5 appears to be every bit as good as the prototype indicated it would be. The color and markings are spot on and the detail even better now that the painted version can be seen from the different angles. It looks a beautiful model. Who else is looking to get this one? ^&cool -- Al
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Great news on the SE 5 AL! I will definitely be in for this one. The spinner on the Ball N-17 is a bit of a turnoff to me. Chris
Great to hear, Chris. I also am not a big fan of the large spinners that were often used. It just doesn't work from an ascetic point. The spinners were used though, and this particular airplane had it. It was an attempt to improve airflow over the flat faced cowling, thus giving a couple extra mph to the speed of the plane. The Nieuport that Mannock flew had a large spinner, as well as one of his SE-5's. McCudden also used them on his SE-5. Some of the large spinners had center cutouts to improve cooling when it was discovered the large, solid spinners could promote overheating of the engine. One step forwards, two steps back. :wink2: -- Al
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Well, I have been planning to get the SE-5 for a long time. At least by early next year I will add it. My approach is to get one of each type. Still behind on getting a D-VII. The plan may change though because I really want a French-marked Nieuport. I am not a fan of the big spinners either (kind of like a clown nose), but I am a huge fan of JJD WWI planes.
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This is a great looking plane. I think some hard decisions have to be made as these keep being produced. They are all tempting but space, space, and space. I'm running out.
Doug, the space issue is becoming a huge concern of mine, as well. JJD is producing outstanding models that I just can't pass on. John keeps picking very interesting color schemes of planes flown by pilots that I have studied for decades, leaving me unable to pick or choose. I am not able to pick only one from each type. Heck, I could buy a dozen triplane schemes, alone. Must have them all.{eek3} On a practical basis, I know this isn't possible, so, as you state, hard choices to make. I only have available space for about 6 more aircraft and then I must resort to putting soldiers in boxes, something I swore I would never do. Well, never say never. In the space battle of WW1 aircraft vs. soldiers, the aircraft will win, but even this solution isn't open ended.:redface2: Maybe my wife doesn't need all that dining room furniture... -- Al
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LOL. My plan is to stick mostly with the German planes. And only then if it's one that I really, really must have. Which is most of them! I think the color schemes and variation of those planes are more appealing - although I fully recognize the quality of the SE5.
There is no doubt that for color and variety of paint schemes, that the German aircraft are the way to go. The Allied aircraft do have many interesting schemes but the basic Olive Khaki schemes on the British aircraft can lend a certain sameness to the appearence. The French aircraft are more varied in scheme and personel insignia but we only have the Nungesser N-17, so far. The French aircraft went through several periods of what were considered 'official' schemes, like the basic brown/green camo of early Nieuports, then the silver period, then the buff yellow color, then the final 5 color camo period of the later war. Lots to choose from for the French. The British kept the basic olive khaki for their craft for most of the active years of the airwar. Of course there were many variations, but the British aircraft just carry the perception of the dull color schemes, fair or not. But those German schemes varied widely and from early 1917 on, were extremely colorful. -- Al
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This is a great series. It put an end to my plans not to collect any more figures or models until K&C released their Chinese Pirate Junk. That hasn't happened and instead I have started to invest in this range. Would REALLY like to see some of the early monoplanes being done though.
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The early monoplanes would be cool. The Fokker Eindecker would be a must, either in Immelman's or Boelcke's version. I would also like to see the Morane Parasol (high wing mono) done, like the one Warneford was flying when he destroyed the Zeppelin. Those would be nice models.^&cool -- Al
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Hi,
Yes I've got it and very pleased with it. Although its mainly green, the lighter colour on the wing edges makes it stand out more than the Camels.
If it wasn't for the global dimming we're experiencing over here at the moment, I'd take a picture of all three Nieuports for comparison.
Glad to hear you have it and like it. The publicity photos are quite striking and it does show well. I have to wait a while to order one, but it is a must have. -- Al
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Hi ,
I have the Ball Nieuport as well. The Red "nose" appears to have put a lot of people off - I don't really see why.
It was Ball's personal fighting Mark. I't's a fine model and has the added details of a windscreen and an Aldis gunsight.
Roy.
I have the Ball Nieuport as well. The Red "nose" appears to have put a lot of people off - I don't really see why.
It was Ball's personal fighting Mark. I't's a fine model and has the added details of a windscreen and an Aldis gunsight.
Roy.