pbhawkin Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 yes thank you all. version 8 apparently solves it but yet to do so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonB Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) Has anyone else had a problem with their website?The front page opens fine but when I try to see the models themselves or Customers' models or almost any other link it starts to load the page and then freezes requiring me to Crtl, alt, del to close the window and then ALL open IE windows also close!! Is there some special script they have on those pages that an older IE6 isn't compatible with? EDIT Mine does the same thing using IE 6. I can view the page with all the models shown, but if I click on any of them it locks up. One of the few instances I will open up Firefox to see the pages. Edited April 16, 2009 by JasonB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 IE 6 is known to be full of bugs.... and its causing a few problems once your within the website. You will need to update to IE7 or 8 to veiw Wingnut Wings website. I use IE8 at home and it works fine and the same for Firefox which I have at work. Hope that helps... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 IE 6 is known to be full of bugs.... and its causing a few problems once your within the website.You will need to update to IE7 or 8 to veiw Wingnut Wings website. I use IE8 at home and it works fine and the same for Firefox which I have at work. Hope that helps... Only problem I have with the site is that the pix load pretty slowly (using firefox here). Anyway, I am not a big WW1 fan but I think I am going to give these guys a shot. Just not sure if I want to go with the LVG or wait for the Pfalz. Either way, I wish these guys the best. It sounds like they have their hearts in it. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I am going to branch into WWI aircraft, but the thing that has held me back is the rigging and the difficulty of getting all the bracing and everything done properly. But now I am planning on learning, and doing a great job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOC262 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I am going to branch into WWI aircraft, but the thing that has held me back is the rigging and the difficulty of getting all the bracing and everything done properly. But now I am planning on learning, and doing a great job If you use nylon monofilament for rigging (such as fly fishing line), I think you will find that rigging is no big deal--time consuming, but not a difficult skill to master. I used to use stainless steel wire and hated rigging. When I switched to monofilament I came to actually enjoy that part of the build. Good luck and enjoy! Karl (apparently the only WWI aircraft modeler in the world who is NOT buying any WW kits--would love to, but have too much invested already in 1/48th scale) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dixieflyer Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Karl, No you're not the only one not buying. Pretty soon all the teenage girl/boy-band squealing will die down, and things will return to normal. Don't get me wrong, I wish Wingnuts nothing but the greatest success, but you would think that NO ONE had ever produced a 1/32nd kit before. If it wasn't for Roden pioneering the injected molded WWI kit market the last few years it might be doubtful if Wingnuts would have come about. I'm not ditching my 1/72nd kits yet. I may or may not buy one or two. Warren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pdoo Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Well, forgive me for "squealing", but now that I have the kits in hand, I think all that squealing may be just a little bit justified. Everything about these kits is drop-dead gorgeous. From superficial things like the box, packaging and directions, to the attention to detail, surface textures, decals etc it's all simply stunning. These guys are doing it right, no question. Roden kits suddenly look cheap in comparison, and that's not a knock on Roden (I have several of their 1/32 offerings), it's just that the Wingnut kits are really THAT good, in the box anyway. My package arrived in Chicago in 5 days from New Zealand. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dixieflyer Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Pete, I wasn't referring to you or anyone here. Another board, other hairstyles and personalities. Warren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trash hauler Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Folks, Just a few observations on the recent"WingNut Mania". I definitely agree quite a few got all excited with the launch of this company and their products. Most of the modeling forums had some buzz about it. But I do disagree about it quieting down. This is because folks are receiving their kits now, and can see for themselves the quality. Even those that only dabble in WWI are being quite impressed with the resulting product. Quite a few of us are finishing present projects, and clearing the bench for a WingNut product. They won't be fast builds for the most part. With this size and quality each sub assembly is a model into itself,and quite a few will slow down a little to enjoy the build. My point in this is, by the end of summer or early fall you just might start seeing these builds on the various sites...and at the competitions. This could be one of those instances where "Word of mouth",or "Line of sight, actually" may be the bigger boost. That will be the biggest boost to WingNut sales and reputation. We'll see how many of these initial purchases actually get completed and put on the tables. I, for one, are really looking forward to it. What do you think, Gang ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dixieflyer Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 As long as folks realize that WWI a/c are not soot/trashbins when it comes to weathering, and that certain gaps are supposed to exist between parts (a friend of mine got dinged for his prefect rendition of an adjustable tailplane on a Sopwith from a judge who said he didn't fill his gaps), then maybe, yeah, it might be a good thing. OTOH, maybe this will cause more people to subscribe to Windsock International, thereby injecting more capital into the publication to fund more Datafile Specials, articles, etc. :P Warren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Must add my squeal to the fray. Asa pretty dedicated WW2 and post modeller these kits are a prett new venture for me. I will say straight away they are simply the best overall package i have ever seen. Plastic is 95% Tamiyagawa quality but the instructions and decals leave Tamiya floundering in there wake. These guys have set a new standard for kit packages. have never seen instructions with such amazing graphics and detail to help assembly. To be congratulated at the highest level. I got the SE5 and Brisfit and will get the LVG plus the Albatross and D7 now. Great work Wingnut and man these are awesome kits. As a modeller happy to have them to add to the other 1000 or so kits in the collection. But this Se5 is hitting the bench tonight! Dazz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Add me to the impressed group. I got my Junkers yesterday and was very impressed with it. Even something as simple as the packaging. All of the sprues fit exactly in the box both side to side and top to bottom, zero wasted space for the parts to move around and get damaged (Hasegawa, are you listening?). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TuveB Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I too ordered WNW kits, SE5 and F2B. I have half a dozen 1/48th kits and a 32 Dr1. Always loved the "flying picket fences" (an expresion we use in Sweden for these old planes) but havn't built one for ages. Now with the Roden RR 1920 pattern armoured car it just screamed to me: 1920's, dessert, Iraq, Palestine, diorama. So a 1920, a Biff/Brisfit and maybe a RR tender car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelhead Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I just recieved my WNW Junkers J-1, I've never built a WW I aircraft mainly because of the rigging but when I saw these kits I thought what the heck and ordered away. Order was taken on 4-15 and it arrived on 4-21, New Zealand to Florida....not bad. Everything about this kit is really, really nicely done, hope I can do it justice, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Texan Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hands down, these are the best new models out in public. I just received my LVG the other day. Took about 5 days to get it to Amarillo. Upon receipt of the model and tearing into it, I was stunned by the quality of the kit that you guys mentioned above. What a great way to generate interest into WW I aircraft! Roden was doing a fine job as well, but Wingnutz takes the cake. I can really see some interesting and outstanding kits on WW I aircraft coming from these two outfits. Should Wingnutz make some WW II kits, that would be most welcome as well! Can you imagine a 1/32 scale Val or Kate? Thanks Wingnutz for expanding our horizons and giving us some joy in these tough economic times. Big Texan :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) My J1 arrived today. Superb presentation and contents. I have been watching a fellow modeller at the club build his and the inner and outer upper wings simply slot together with no discernible gap. I am looking forward to making this kit. :) MikeJ Edited May 4, 2009 by madmike spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daryl J. Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Can't wait for the package from N.Z. to arrive on our doorstep! Daryl J. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DDC Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Ditto to all those excited about these kits. Just ordered one of each and i can't wait to fondle the plastic! Bring on the new releases, especially the Gotha!!! Denzil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DDC Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 WOW WOW WOW! Got all 4 of the current kits and im stunned! Everything written about these kits still doesn't prepare for just how fantastic they are. I can't wait to get stuck in:D Everybody, go and grab at least 1 kit, keep Wingnut wings going strong! Denzil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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