Scale aviation modeller international

tailplane – as opposed to

the wood used by most other

manufacturers – earning the

name Stahltaube (Steel Dove). This

design also introduced a more

conventional undercarriage

layout and Hazet radiators

on each side of the fuselage

and was powered by either a

Mercedes or an Argus engine.

THE WAITING IS OVER

It’s been many long months since

Wingnut Wings (WNW) teased

us with the announcement at the

Nuremberg Toy fair that their

2017 release schedule would

include a Taube. And I have spent

much of the intervening time

preparing, researching, and

dribbling in equal measure. Now

it’s here, packed carefully in a

box that is a work of art in itself.

The box, as usual, is full to the

brim and oozes quality, although

there are also hints of fragility to

some of the contents. It contains six

grey sprues, one clear sprue, and

one photo-etch fret, which includes

seat belts and spokes for the wire

wheels. In addition, you get a simple

but comprehensive decal sheet, and

the usual multi-page instruction

manual, which includes beautifully

clear build diagrams, rigging

guides, and period photographs

showing all the finishing and

painting options available in the kit.

“WELL, WAS IT WORTH

WAITING FOR? THE ANSWER IS

A LOUD, PROUD ‘”YES!” WITH

NO SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONS,

THIS KIT BUILDS INTO AN

AWESOME DISPLAY PIECE”

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