Windsock Worldwide

Vol.29 No. 3

Reviewed by Rob Baumgartner

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Windsock Worldwide is an A4 sized magazine that caters specifically for WWI model aeroplane enthusiasts. Inside are 32 pages crammed with a wealth of information on a broad range of topics.

Lance Krieg continues his popular “Modelling Master Class” treatise and begins the final chapter on painting and finishes. The skills of numerous modellers are showcased over the 7 pages and the informative text is backed up with a multitude of colour images.

“Rara Avis” looks at some of the more unusual aircraft designs thanks to general arrangement drawings from the late Ian Stair. This issue presents the 1915 Hewlett Blondeau bomber and is given the usual double page spread of 1:72 scale planes.

“Great War Paint” looks at the Short 184 in Great Britain, 1915 - 1918. It’s No.8 in the series and the modeller gets a 2-page spread of colour schemes to salivate over. Accompanying these are a few period images that includes a nice clear shot of the cockpit interior.

Ray Rimell takes a trip down “Memory Lane” and recalls his 1973 scratch built LVG C.VI. Selective snapshots of the construction process showcase the modeller’s undoubted skill and it’s a shame that the final result didn’t survive a change of address.

Fans of WWI Flight Sims have a lot to be happy about. Since 2009, the award winning “Rise of Flight” has been steadily improved by various “patches”, as well as a constant supply of new aircraft, weapons and accessories. The latest of these are graphically illustrated in 4 pages of screenshots. The detail is impressive with the Hansa Brandenburg W.12 and Felixstowe F2a being standouts. And yes…that indicates that the Western Front is no longer your limit of aerial operations.

Jan Forsgren explains the unusual circumstances that allowed Flykompaniet (Army Aviation Service) to obtain a Fokker D.VIIF. Interestingly it was flown by Hermann Goering after the war and was Sweden’s sole military example of the type.

Rounding out the publication are 8 pages of reviews that cover kits, books, decals and accessories.

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 © 2013 by Rob Baumgartner
This Page Created on 25 September, 2013
Last updated 25 September, 2013

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