I hope they can be released this week. I am hoping to get the set when I go to Cold Wars next weekend.
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I hope they can be released this week. I am hoping to get the set when I go to Cold Wars next weekend.
Scheduled on March 25th. Official from the Ares Web site
Thanks for updating us Casey!
Sweet, time to get some ordered.
Just a question:
I wonder how much damage points the Bf110 & the Beaufighter will have?
The tail sections block the sight to the numbers on every picture. :hmm:
:lol:
Only you could get away with that one Zoe!!!!!!!!!!
Reminds me of a story a mate told me who served at Butterworth, Malaysia back in the '80's..............
Finally we have a street date:
http://www.aresgames.eu/7965
Hoping there will be no more delay!
Marco
Good information, Marco!
Max shows the 110 with a damage of 20 and the Beaufighter at 24.
I got my shipping notice from Ares, so my supply is already making it's way to me.... so no delays for these guys!
I am reminde of the saying about buses - you wait a long time and then several come together. Will my bank account stand it?
Checked the L-maneuver deck. One 90 degree maneuver to left & right.
So they can perform a 90 degree turn in one direction, every second maneuver.
Think this could save his tiny a** only one time. ;)
1A,1B and 4C against 16 hp: I don't see a happy end for CR42 (or even a 1B and 2C against 14 hp against Gladiator)!!!
Marco
Heavy fighters like the Bf110 had a terrible roll rate - if a Gladiator can reverse their turn quickly a 110 will be unable to follow and overshoot. The Gladiator can then turn back and might get lucky. But the main opponent of the Gladiator was the CR.42, when more modern aircraft entered the fray all the biplanes, even Glads and Falcos, suffered accordingly.
The 110's in fact did very well against Polish Air Force fighters like the Pzl P.11 - CCB (with an extra A thrown in for diving from altitude) against a 14 damage point aircraft will be devastating.
I see my theory is quite funny - I'm glad I amuse you ;) It is based on small turn rates and outnumbering of the heavy fighter with two or more biplanes. Honestly, I do not see any other way how to shoot monster like Beau from the sky than outnumbering of it and overturning. Any other ideas how to shoot these new planes from the sky? :confused:
I think this is the only way. Like for the Tiger in Normandy, you need few Shermans to "amuse" this feline; in the meantime, one has to maneuver to shoot him in his ass ... I remember a title I saw in a magazine : "7 Shermans for one Tiger".
How many planes to outnumber the Beau ?
You get your 8 MG armed Spitfire behind the 110 and start tailing and you will blow it out of the sky, it only has one gun behind, and the large base and poor manouverability will make it hard to shake off the small fighter. The 110's were actually reduced to flying 'Lufberry Circles' in WW2 to protect themselves against Spits and Hurricanes.
Yes, blindspot is a solution for Me.110, but I must lear how to fly with Me.109 and hit Beau. I think it will be fun - learn something new, improving tacticts :) May be "Four Fingers:"? ;)
I'll mainly use the Beaufighter for the Pacific theater.
I don't know much about Me190 vs. Beaufighter duels, but to fly the Me110 vs. the allied planes will be fun.
Am I right, that Beaufighters & Me110 can't perform Immelmanns?
I have two desert cammo Zerstorers on preorder at AA (plus some Falcos and Gladiators in desert colours) just for mediterranean theatre scenarios. Along with my three AIM Bf110 miniatures in 1940 scheme there will be a formidable force. Since they were widely used on all fronts, this will give me many scenario options. On the other hand I'm not fond of Beaufighters and do not plan to but them.
Chaps, I see will be busy recreating desert air war in Prague;)
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Now, back to packing boxes!
I can't believe it! They are coming! My Goodness, not knowing that I have just opened a bottle of South African Pinotage, Cheers Herr Oberst!!! To your health!!! :FOK: :drinks: :salute:
Nice and promising photo. I am looking forward to these new miniatures. Thank you for spy photos :)
Received my email today as well, can't wait for the heavy fighters and biplanes!
Just out of interest, can you let the forum know how many damage points have been allotted to the 110 and Beaufighter?
Great news and can't wait to get mine. Next month next set.