The Jan/Feb 2013 issue of Windsock Worldwide is the first issue of Volume 29, and it continues to deliver the best all-around information about modeling WWI aviation subjects to be found in any publication. The images on the cover clearly indicate that this issue focuses heavily on aircraft recently kitted by Wingnut Wings, but be assured, the publication does not slight other WWI aviation subjects.

Inside, the first regular column, the Reader’s Gallery, presents photo coverage of a 1:6 scale electric-powered flying model of a Hansa Brandenburg D.1, and a Wingnut Wings RNAS Sopwith Pup. Then, following Front Line News and Logbook Entries (that reviews three new titles), Lance Krieg continues his WWI Modeling Master Class with Chapter Eight: Details (Part 3), providing more invaluable advice on creating and adding a wide variety of small details important to any model.

For scratchbuilders who have a passion for the unusual, there is a Rara Avis plan feature of an extraordinary subject – the little known, three-seat Armstrong Whitworth F.12 anti-Zeppelin triplane fighter. Then, there is an article about the variations on upper wings and ailerons installed on various models of the Hannover Cl. Following that, Great War Paint, No. 6 details the color schemes found on the Sopwith Triplane. This feature includes a centerspread filled with color profiles of the aircraft flown by the UK, France, and Russia.

Following five pages of decal reviews, Ray Rimell offers a fond tribute to his friend and mentor, the well-respected WWI aviation historian and writer Harry Woodman, who passed on January 23, 2013.

A full-page review of Alley Cat’s 1/32 scale resin kit of the Bristol M1C is next, followed by a page and a half review of Wingnut Wings’ new Hannover Cl.ll, a review of Mirage Hobby’s 1/48 Halberstadt Cl.IV, and then a list of recommended recent kit releases from Planet Models, Arsenal MG, Eduard, Aeroclub, Pegasus, and SRAM. Next up are two pages of reviews of accessories and tools, followed by a page previewing Wingnut Wings’ newest releases, the two Sopwith Snipe kits. Then, Rudder Post provides letters to the editor (and a bit more).

As always, there are a good many product and retailer advertisements and smaller gems here and there thrown in as sidebars. 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 and IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review another issue of this excellent publication.