Windsock Worldwide

Vol.30 Nos. 1 and 2

Reviewed by Rob Baumgartner

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Windsock International has undergone a few changes this year.

It’s reverted back to being a quarterly publication which is to allow the staff more time to concentrate on a number of upcoming projects. There’s also been some modification to the content and the way it’s presented. This is to provide a larger selection of detailed drawings and period photographs to support the many reviews. Other areas will reflect on the WWI Centenary.

The A4 sized magazine still retains its 32 pages and continues to showcase a diverse range of material.

Spring 2014 (Vol.30, No.1)

This issue kicks off with the conclusion of the plans feature for the Rumpler C.III. There’s more interesting period photographs to consider as well as a superb colour profile from Ronny Bar.

Alan Toelle and Lance Krieg join forces to investigate the formulas for replicating the application of French Five-Colour Camouflage on models. The six page study includes the background to these colours and a paint mixing chart listing the percentages involved. A bonus is the 1/48 scale set of plans for the Spad XIII Bleriot-built scheme.

This edition of the “Great War Paint” series takes a look at the Sopwith Tabloid. Many colour profiles are presented over the double page spread including examples in Russian, RNAS and “Racer” livery.

As mentioned above, the kit review section has been overhauled to include plenty of reference material for the modeller. Items from CSM, GasPatch, and Wingnut Wings all receive the extra treatment with numerous close-ups of engines, interiors and other details.

Summer 2014 (Vol.30, No.2)

Lance Krieg presents the first of a two part article that describes the building of his 1914 centenary “Taube” project. This issue describes the construction of the engine and fuselage with accompanying step by step colour images.

“Great War Paint” takes a look at post-war versions of the Fokker D.VII and a double page colour spread profiles a number of international contenders.

To support the review of the new Wingnut Wings Roland C.II, the editor discusses the controversial subject of “Walfisch” finishes. It covers 5 pages and is supported by numerous period photos as well as 3 lovely Ronny Bar profiles.

“Flying Scale News” showcases Andy Johnston’s scratch built 504K and working ¼ scale BR.2 rotary engine. And yes, the combination does fly.

On the “1/72 Workbench”, Wojciech Butrycz builds an Oeffag D.III from Flick 3/J. The build is supported by some great archive images of cockpits and engines. There’s also a set of scale drawings by George Haddow to keep the potential modeller on track.

Rounding out the publication are 9 pages of reviews that cover excellent kits from Wingnut Wings, Encore, and Choroszy Modelbud. The latest books, decals, figures and accessories are similarly covered to whet the appetite.

This is the ideal magazine for those with any interest at all in WWI aviation. It provides articles from authors recognized in their fields and the diversity of material means that there’s something here to please everybody.

Thanks to Albatros Productions for the review sample

Review Copyright © 2014 by Rob Baumgartner
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