Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 (Early) – Wingnut Wings
Gentlemen, just look upon this as me trying to get up enough courage to one day attempt the mighty Felixstowe F.2a from Wingnut Wings.
The subject is, of course, one of Wingnut’s new offerings of late last year: the Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 (Early). As you would expect, this is another superb offering from across the Tasman Sea, and a real joy to build.
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Tom Cleaver said on February 10, 2015
Another beauty. I’m going to have to get one.
I take it you are deep into the Kinetic Mirage IIIO now?
K. J. Bricknell said on February 10, 2015
Tom, you’re a real mind reader π I’m not much into modelling jets, but I’m making an exception in the case of The French Lady (as we used to call her).
Tom Cleaver said on February 11, 2015
Yeah, it was sooooo hard to figure out. π
Morne Meyer said on February 10, 2015
Superb!!!!!! WNW is at the forefront of WW 1 kits. Wonder if they would release the monster size Staaken. Magnificent model. Well done!!!
Craig Abrahamson said on February 10, 2015
As is apparent, WNW kits are an engineering “cut above” in the model world, and your build is certainly no exception. An outstanding build, my friend. I only wish that they’d ‘expand their horizons’ and produce something other than WWI examples (which is NOT my forte). I’d certainly like to try one of their kits, but not one with an upper and lower wing, struts and rigging. π
Paul Mahoney said on February 11, 2015
try the Fokker DVII Craig – almost NO rigging. It does have an upper and lower wing (and struts), but WNW makes it a very easy attachment. The Fokker monoplane has much more rigging. Or try the big ol’ Junkers J.1 – again, NO rigging. I HIGHLY recommend one, although WNW kits are addicting π
Bernard Wylie said on February 11, 2015
Awesome, I have this kit in the stash, but I haven’t yet taken the plunge on the big Felixstowe – although I really want a W.29 so I may have to get the dualists kit.
Eric Galliers said on February 11, 2015
Really nice Brick! Love the way you have finished it.
Eric
Simon Whitney said on February 11, 2015
Damn fine work there K.J.
Paul Mahoney said on February 11, 2015
Excellent work – I am just starting in on one of these myself – have the cockpit done. Your overall finish is fantastic – love the weathering. I hope mine will turn out 1/2 as nice. Thanks for posting some great inspiration!
Rob Pollock said on February 11, 2015
Great looking build. You’ve managed to pick out a lot of nuances that add to the general look of the model.
Mike Maynard said on February 11, 2015
That propeller makes the plane “pop”, just a great job.
Rick Kent said on February 11, 2015
K.J., that’s a really marvellous model. The finish looks perfect. Brilliant modelling.
Maxim Bylkin said on February 11, 2015
Excellent work!
Marek Halas said on February 12, 2015
Nice work!
Richard Mcstay said on February 13, 2015
Amazing model! Stunning attention to detail!
George Williams said on February 13, 2015
That looks really good, K.J., beautiful finish, you must be responsible for a sizeble proportion of WNW’s sales!
Frank Cronin said on March 4, 2015
K.J.,
Excellent workmanship