Wingnut Wings W.12 Part 1 Are they worth it? 

The Wing Nuts kits do look fantastic, but I really do not think that I would pay the amount of money being demanded by the people selling them on Flea-Bay. I looked today and they wanted almost £100.00 for the cheapest of the kits, and went to almost £150.00 for a kit. This is just silly money. If I could get one at the cost that you got one at, I might buy one, but I will not throw my money away. I think that Wing Nuts should perhaps sell their moulds and re-box at a cheaper price to allow for the potential reduction in quality that might occur. I actually think that the moulds would be fine for a lot more production of kits than has already happened. They must be of a very high quality to start with and I think they would last a very long time indeed. Just my 2 Pence worth and of course, others will have a different view and that is just fine, we are all individuals. Can't wait to see how it all goes and just wanted to say thank you for this video and the other videos too. Have fun, Joe

G'day Harry, These are beautiful kits I have the Sopwith Snipe and the problem for me was the fact that I put a lot of effort and detail ,..not only in the cockpit ,but below the floor ,......it looks fantastic ,but you cant see most of it , lol But the best part of these kits is the pleasure of owning something of QUALITY …..not seen much nowerdays … which is why I been building a couple of the DeAgostini 1/8 cars …(Mustang and the Delorian from back to the future) ……...Yes , Good to own quality …...Ron

Nice review - the Wingnut Wings appear to be beautiful kits. If I wasn't so intimidated with rigging I would purchase a few. Maybe as investments lol

hey man I live in Victoria and I make models also!! great vids also matey!!

They are absolutely worth it! Best kits ever.

Hey Harry, I just shouted you out on my review of the HGW detail set for this beautiful kit!! What's the point in me doing a review if you've already done it eh!!

Are they worth it? If you’re looking for bargain kits (barring occasional good luck): No. if you’re looking for extraordinary WWI model aircraft kits: Yes. As I have not yet had the occasional good luck in bargain shopping, I’ve paid far more for each of my 7 WNW kits than I would ever have spent on any other kit from any other manufacturer. And I don’t regret it for a moment. 😊

Amazing..an Ocker saying something nice about us Kiwis!!..😀😀 Nice one Harry!

Great review with some Aussie humour....

I believe that plane was the plane that my country man "GAGO COUTINHO " and SACADURA CABRAL used to do the first aereal Atlantic flight from Portugal to Brazil... beautifful Instructions.. the manual itself is a book... fantastic!! And the quality of the sprues... MY GOD! the rigging however would drive me mad (i just glue wires don t know how to do it "professionally" and at that scale you need too... great review

Yes wing nut wings is worth every penny. There not for the casual builder but for someone who want to take there skill to the next level they give you by far the best base kit to upgrade and with the reference photos your skill is the limit

I'm fortunate to have two Wingnut kits in my stash (Sopwith Pup and Pfalz D.IIIa), but I haven't built them yet. Yes, the kits are expensive but they're also a great value. I remember the first time I looked at one of the instruction manuals and thinking how much time and money it would have taken if I had to assemble all of that information on my own. (Windsock Data Files don't come exactly cheap either, and you might be able to round up enough pictures by haunting and begging at various modeller forums, but that would take a lot of time and time, as they say, is money, too.) One thing you didn't mention about Wingnut that I feel should be mentioned is the quality of their website with downloadable instruction manuals and pictures of everything in the kit, completed models, etc., well, it's the kind of thing we wish all manufacturers would do but it's not likely to happen. Keep up the good work, Harry!

if u have the penny then why not try a wing nut in ur lifetime no harm.n yes worth it..good kit

I will say that the WNW kits are worth the price....as you say...they are an “experience to be enjoyed”. The instruction books are simply lovely. I’ve had the disease since they were first released. Thanks for this posting. I watched this review years ago but hadn’t commented and just re-watched so I had to add my compliments this time. Well done and Kind Regards to you. Pat

I'll be looking forward to these builds sir. WNW looks like great kits and the passion of Peter Jackson behind them makes them even better in my opinion.

I’ve gotta own as many as I can just for the boxes! 😜 Seriously though, it is an addiction. The kits are incredible.

yes, one would have no problems to sell one´s own grandmother to get such a kit :) seems to be great fun! i am looking forward to that comparison build.

Sounds like what I'm suffering with my '13'....eeerrmmmm....addiction! Have you built it yet? No more relatives to sell....then you move on to the kidneys etc., etc.. Great video, entertaining as always!

hi Harry ;-) this was a very nice out off the box review, really enjoyed it and you do confirm that those Wingnut Wings are really a beautiful kits to build, looking forward to see this build ;-)

I've built the Roden Dr I. I did Lothar's plane with some extra Hobbycraft decals. It wasn't a bad build at all but you need to add stuff.

Once you build it, you will find its worth every sheckle. Fit is better than a modern Tamiya Jit.. enjoy, as I will enjoy seeing your build

sunday morning at the bench working on the sukhoi with uncle Harry in the background waffling on, not a bad way to spend time.

Excellent look at the WNW "experience" I built the Pfalz D III and it was a fantastic kit to build I also have the big Gotha in the stash :)

Well , now that they are closing there doors and will no longer be in business I would say Yes there kits are worth it and if you have checked EBay lately the price on all Wingnut Wings Kits have gone way up!

They ( Wingnut Wings ) set a new standard the fact they are no longer is such a loss for all of us they will be very much missed always looked foreword to new releases and future subjects really disappointing.!!

Unfortunately, I rejoined the hobby and missed these beautiful editions to our hobby.

My thoughts. Fortunately for WNW, the average 1914-1918 scout size finds itself most amenable to this scale generally. WNW are undeniably dream kits, but other than perhaps the one off, not for even the average to keen lifetime plastic modeller unless both a zealous aficionado and enthralled with the 1914-1918 period focus. Definitely niche. I favour 1/48th scale generally in aircraft, and Eduard's rendition of First World War subjects generally still meets my criteria at every level, from the compromise of display presence vs display & storage space size, through detail, but most importantly, price. But in 2019, price in particular, and availability of WNW kits are a problem for me. I very nearly nearly dipped my feet in the WNW water to buy my first WNW kit back when they were direct marketed out of NZ including postage even though favouring the US market with trading in USD and all inclusive postage. But sleeping on it, as fate would have it a few days prior to pressing the buy button, WNW jacked up their price and added a separate inflated single set rate p&p again favouring the US market. To add ultimate insult to injury, they were now out of stock on the kit I actually wanted. Now in 2019, the whole distribution, availability and pricing model ensures they'll be a very niche buyer kits AFAIC. I do appreciate them for what they are, but they're simply too pricey to tempt me to consider them given the many, many equally appealing far better value to me air, armour, marine or figurine alternatives and other interests that stretch my modelling and leisure budget $$$ *a lot* further.

Pretty fair dinkum review , the thing that stops me buying one is my modeling skills which are still neophyte level ...one day. Are you going to build that thunderbird 3 in your stash any time soon Mr. Tracy ? sub

Hi Harry how do you manage to get the kits down. In Australia really love the vids all ways cheer us up

Like that last statement I too have a couple of these amazing kits in the stash, The Hansa Monoplane and Fokker DVII (Alb), and I just can bring myself to build them, simply because I love, and therefore don’t want to spoil, the in-box experience! Being a graphic designer I so want to work with these guys, the attention to detail and the atmosphere their package creates is unique in this hobby. I was shocked (and to be honest quietly delighted - well I am a Scot) to see the Hansa for sale for $900 on ebay! Boy first World War problems or what. In short I’m so going to enjoy your build of this because you’ll go through my pain barrier for me! Good on you Harry, let’s see how you get on. David aka MC.

Hi harry, just a wee bit of info for you, my local model shop now stocks wingnut wings! The shop is the last stand miniatures in corinda brisvagas! Enjoy mate hope this helps.

Wish they would make ship kits.Their kit look incredible.

Seems the best explanation or description of wing nut wings is that it's an experience... can't wait to get one one day.

Now you have me wanting to build a WWI aircraft. lol

“arse end” also known as empennage: From the Interweb: “The empennage is the name given to the entire tail section of the aircraft, including both the horizontal and vertical stabilizers, the rudder and the elevator. As a combined unit, it works identically to the feather on the arrow, helping guide the aircraft to its destination.”

Nice one Harry! Keep after it! Cheers for Christmas & New Year!

great review Harry

Looks great! Can't wait to see you build it!

Enjoying a rare cuppa while listening to your waffling and drooling over the build....just received a Wingnut Wings kit the other day and I'm waiting for another one, aaaaalllllll the way from Canadianland to warm and sunny UK, Scotland, which brings the body count....kit count I mean, kit count, to three and counting! Two Albatros and one Fokker D.VII so far, eager to get my dirty mittens on a Sopwith Camel or two as anything larger cost a kidney and whatnot! That Hansa Brandenburg W.12 looks interesting, I think that Sweden (the old country) had a few, but....I need to check what version though, I'm not sure that it was the the W.12! Onwards and upwards guv'nor!

I wish to God somebody would buy their molds and start making them again. Existing kits are far too pricey.

He is a bloody good bloke! He has parted plenty wisdom onto me ref the enigma that is my airbrush! 😂

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Richard Alexander the leads the team is a modeler himself and was at Modelcrafts and Hobbies in Wellington for quite a while so his modeling passion has gone into these as well which i think is why Peter chose him, he is a nice guy as well and good to talk to at model shows. he would have been the one saying how would i like the instructions to be to make it clear and easy so him and peter together are a good match for this and thats what i think makes them great. would love to see some WW1 armor from them as well, and it wouldn't surprise me if we saw a Lancaster after they have done The Dam Busters Movie, that would be a lit and a half.

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I had a look at prices for them and they cost upwards of £155

These kits really give you a chance to create a true replica and put in the effort to get a superb, beautiful finished outcome. The scale allows you to achieve proper detailed treatment.

again.I bought the rare dragon tiger it was so cheap...i done it again.But i keep coming back to drool.Soon wnws i swear, a lot.No i promise....gotta be more fun than this bren carrier.

They are worth it , if you can make them at the level they deserve. The fine rigging can do your head in!

Yeah there also not an everyday kit if you want a ww1 plane with good quality also look at eduard they are a good start in to this area of the hobby also start with the 1/48 and 1/32

Mucho palabrerio muchacho me sacaste las ganas de ver el video

Harry, you could sell one of those kits any day Haha. Nice review BTW.

I might have seen some in my hobby shop so is it worth it?

I just got the W/W Ships Camel last Thursday, and Just looking at the sprues, my feeling is that it is NOT WORTH IT ! Had it been a larger scale, like 1/24 then MAYBE it would be. Although I have not unpackaged the sprues, my first impression is that it doesn't look much different than any other model. Once I build it, I may feel differently, but at over $50.00 more....NOPE, NO WAY JOSE !

Ha, the Wingnut Felixstowe F2a late, box shows the resultant of the encounter between the two airplanes... Is that Wingnut humour ? or is it .. (..yah, for 229 usd a box ..you can afford a gifted boxart narrative artist.)

price is "five or six sheckels" ?? How much is that in real life USD ?