1. BUILDING THE WINGNUT WINGS ALBATROS D.V/D.VA
THIS generously-illustrated glossy all-colour 44 page Special presents three detailed build logs covering both original WNW Albatros D.V and D.Va kits. The book includes over 140 model photos; a dozen new Ronny Bar profiles; more than 50 rare archive images and over 30 great colour photos of TVAL's superb airworthy reproductions with plenty of detailed cockpit, armament and engine close-up views.
What the reviewers said:
* 'Written by an accomplished modeller; excellent format; interesting selection of period photographs; enlightening narrative; superb colour profiles'...
www.hyperscale.com, August 2012.
*...'it is far more than a construction overview; it is also a comprehensive reference guide to the Albatros D.V and D.Va that is a must for anyone with an interest in WWI aircraft'...
www.greatwaraviation.com, June 2012.
* 'At less than the asking price for one of the models themselves, this latest modelling masterpiece is a must-have for anyone intending to build one of the Wingnut Wings Albatros D-type model kits. Very highly recommended'...
The Australian Society of WWI Aero Historians.
*... 'give[s] the modeller everything needed to get the most from their Albatros kits and incidentally would also benefit modellers working in other scales'...
ww1aircraftmodels.com,June 2012.
THE second of our Wingnut Wings Modelling Specials, published in May 2012, proved a top seller from the off and it went out of print the following year. 48 colourful pages plus covers provided a totally revised build log of the Albatros D.V kit featured in WINDSOCK Worldwide Vol.26, No.1 with many upgrades and tweaks applied images and-spread over eight pages.Stage-by-stage assembly photos supported with archive images; colour close-ups of the TVAL repro's and Ronny Bar profiles support the narratives. Other featured models include a D.Va 'Quick-Build' and highly-detailed D.Va project with exotic striped fuselage decor and commercial 'lozenge' application guides. Colour centre-spread; diorama ideas; added extra details; full listings of relevant decals and accessories complete this image-laden title.