The March/April 2013 issue of Windsock Worldwide is the second issue of Volume 29, and the cover photo of a TVAL reproduction Sopwith Snipe foretells the main feature of this issue. The Snipe is the centerpiece, presented with an exclusive pictorial coverage that provides modelers with much, and supports subsequent product reviews of Wingnut Wings’ two new Sopwith Snipe kits. But, before getting to the Snipe, this issue is packed with a wealth of relevant news and other features.

The first regular column; the READER’S GALLERY, presents photo coverage of four highly detailed models ranging from a static 1/72 scale model to a 1/6 scale flying model. Then, following a brief Front Line News column, there is a RARA AVIS covering a one-of-a-kind Swedish Friedrichshafen G.IIIA. Lance Krieg then brings Chapter Eight of his valuable WWI Modeling Master Class to closure with two pages devoted to “Concluding The Chapters on Adding Extra Detail to WWI Models.”

Following that, Colin Owens provides an interesting seven-page article about USAS Experimental Day Camouflage, with numerous period photos and spectacular full-color renderings by Juanita Franzi depicting the postwar scheme applied to one of the captured Roland D.VIb’s, and a number of photos of two-seat Breguet and LUSAC aircraft that were similarly treated. The subject is extremely well covered. And then, before getting to the Snipe, there is an informative two-page article with photos and full-color three-view illustrations that revisit the subject of Rolands in Russia.

Then, the centerpiece: GREAT WAR PAINT, No.7, SOPWITH 7F1 SNIPE, GT. BRITAIN, 1918. Also a seven-page article, it features the Sopwith Snipe in service from 1918 to the mid-1920s, with text, 3 high-quality period photos, a centerspread with a wealth of color profiles and scrap views, and an album of thirty-two exclusive color photos of one of the last three reproduction Snipes to be built by The Vintage Aviator Ltd. of New Zealand. Details abound…very little is left undocumented.

Turn the page, and the reader will find an informative two-page scratchbuilding article by Doug Craner with twenty-six color photos that illustrate the step-by-step process of sculpting and painting a 1:32 scale German pilot figure.

Then, the KITBAG column reviews five new kits: Wingnut Wings’ two new Sopwith Snipe kits and their recent Fokker D.VII F (all in 1/32 scale of course), Aeroclub Models’ 1/48 scale RE8 (featuring revised tooling), and Valon’s 1/144 scale Sopwith Pup dual kit (containing two models). Fifteen 1/32 scale accessories from a variety of cottage industries are then reviewed in the following ACCESSORIES Column and, after that, four decal sets are reviewed in ON THE TRANSFER LIST.

Rounding out the contents of another great issue are many product and retailer advertisements and some useful sidebars. And, if you are planning to build the new Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII F kit, be sure to check out the two color photos of a preserved BMW IIIa engine that are included on the rear cover. They are a real bonus.

This issue is highly recommended to WWI aircraft model builders, as well as those with an interest in WWI aviation history.

My thanks to Albatros Productions for providing Windsoock Worldwide Vol.29, No.2, and IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review this excellent publication.