Long time model builder, new to WoW/WoG

**Larry R.** · 12-22-2022 18:05

I've been involved in model building for a long time, pastic and paper display models, and R/C. I just recently discovered WoW/WoG. My primary interest is WW1 aircraft. I obtained the WoW Famous Aces and the Watch Your Back! game sets, and have some of the official aircraft miniatures. Really a fun game, and my wife has been a real trooper being my opponent.

I have built a couple of 1/100 paper models, a Boeing F4B4 (EcardModels), and a Cessna 150 (FG reduced to 1/100). Even this "larger" scale is a tedious build, so at 1/144, well those who take on such a tiny build have my admiration. I did, however, acquire two Valom kits, the Fokker E-III and the Spad XIII. Tiny but do-able, I think. I am also reading with interest forum posts regarding the Shapeways models; a number of interesting aircraft types there at a reasonable price.

So, I'm glad to be a part of this forum!

**RJG173** · 12-22-2022 19:23

Shapeways; you are about to start down a very slippery slope.

**Teaticket** · 12-22-2022 19:56

I second Robert, Shapeways is where to go. If you like to paint there is a spreadsheet HERE with hot links to most of the Shapways planes. They also sell painted versions of quite a few planes HERE.

I use Litko bases for my Shapeways planes. There are many ways folks do their own bases. How I do it see HERE.

I've also just glued one altitude peg to a Litko base to use the ARES flight pegs.

Shapeways as Robert said is a slippery slope as they can supply just about every plane flown in WWI.

**malachi** · 12-22-2022 21:05

Welcome, Larry! Glad to have you joining us.

**Zoe Brain** · 12-22-2022 22:04

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Slippery slope? Nonsense!

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**Guntruck** · 12-22-2022 22:46

Hi Larry, welcome to the forum from the other side of the pond.

**flash** · 12-23-2022 00:58

Welcome to the 'drome, Larry, from a soggy Dorset in the UK this morning. I think you'll fill your WW1 dreams with this game & if the missus gets fed up with it you can still play the game solo !

**mikeemagnus** · 12-23-2022 03:25

And a warm welcome and seasons greetings, even on a grey day, from Devon in the South West of the UK. Enjoy that slippery slope! Its wonderful

Mike

**camelbeagle** · 12-23-2022 05:55

Welcomes and Big Smiles from Ohio! This is a very fun game to play. Painting the shapeways planes is fun as well!

**Hedeby** · 12-23-2022 06:31

Welcome aboard Larry, I agree with the others, Shapeways is a very slippery slope, mind you not as slippery as buying a 3D printer and making your own. Thankfully I have resisted both avenues thus far.

**mikeemagnus** · 12-23-2022 06:58

Thankfully I have resisted both avenues thus far

Oh come now Wingco - Shapeways is irresitible surely! Think what you could do with a couple more Bristols at this time of the year

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-23-2022 08:15

Also a welcome from over the pond here in cloudy Nottingham Larry.
Glad to hear that you have joined our merry band of aviators.
Whichever path you choose to go you will find many tips and people willing to help you here on the Drome.
Enjoy the flight. The skys are usually clear over your gaming table whatever the forecast is.

Rob.

**predhead** · 12-23-2022 08:29

Welcome aboard!

And Shapeways is the Devil, or your friend...let's go with the latter!

**crashx** · 12-23-2022 09:00

Hello Larry, welcome to the group!!!

**Larry R.** · 12-23-2022 14:48

Thank-you all for the warm welcome. From some comments, it seems that Shapeways may be addictive. I'm thinking I'd like to put together a 1916 game senario, and Shapeways may offer aircraft types for that period. I should be careful, though. Too much too soon......lying awake at night thinking about that next plane.....

**ReducedAirFact** · 12-23-2022 16:46

Welcome, Larry!

I'll also point you to the Wings of Linen WIKI. It covers our hobby from the gaming point of view and includes things like charts and tables of which planes were in use in each period, and lists of models in each scale. You're invited to contribute to it if you're so inclined.

**Flying Helmut** · 12-24-2022 00:40

Welcome to the 'Drome, Larry!

It's not Shapeways' fault that their planes are addictive (and all their other models, too), it's lack of discipline and self-control on behalf of the pilots here which leads to multiple purchases

Personally I can resist anything except temptation.

Enjoy the ride!

**milcoll73** · 12-25-2022 21:55

welcome to the drome from the frigid land of buckeyes Larry

!!!

**Beer&pretzels** · 12-26-2022 17:51

Welcome to the drome, Larry!

**somaliavet** · 12-26-2022 22:33

Welcome from Kansas! I'll also put out Etsy as a source. There is at least 1 shop selling 1/144 Great War aircraft prints, and it wouldn't surprise me if there are more. I HAVEN'T ordered from the shop, so I can't attest to the quality.