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    I have a modest (compared with my WWI collection) WWII collection but have recently been looking for ways to expand my squadrons. I have
    1 Spitfire Mk. I
    1 BF-109
    1 FM-1 Wildcat
    3 A6M2 Zeros
    3 D3A1 Val's
    2 P-40E Warhawks

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    14 Spitfire Mk1
    5 Hurricanes
    10 Me109
    3 Me110
    5 Ju88 (3 AIM and 2 Zvezda)
    3 Ju87
    3 He111
    4 Do17 (3 AIM and 1 Skytrex)

    1 Lancaster (Dambuster)
    1 B17 (Memphis Belle)
    2 B25 (Doolittle)
    4 Martlett
    10 Japaneese of various types, not really fussed about Pacific theatre so not quite sure what?
    4 Spitfire MkV
    4 Westland Whirlwinds (love this aircraft even if it wasn't a success)
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    I have to do a new count and update my list. Hope the next series is out soon.

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    I think we are all in the same boat Bob.
    My WW2 aircraft seem to be coming in thick and fast.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobP View Post
    I have to do a new count and update my list. Hope the next series is out soon.
    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    I think we are all in the same boat Bob.
    My WW2 aircraft seem to be coming in thick and fast.
    Rob.
    True that; my inventory files are badly out of date
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    I own the following:

    I started with the Wings of Glory starter set.

    B-17G (Bit O'Lace)
    P40 Warhawk (Gisclon)
    P40 Warhawk (Hill)
    P51-D Mustang (Ellington)
    F-4 Wildcat (Galen)

    Ki-61-1KAic (Kobayashi)
    Mitsubish A6-M2 (Sakai)

    Heinkel H5
    Yak-1 (Durand)
    Re.2001 GV Falco II (Vaccari)

    I feel like I have one more but I don't think I really do.
    I have 2 in a cart right now - P40 (Lott) & the Ki-61 that does "D" damage because my son really wants to use those chits.
    I want to add a 3rd, but haven't decided what it should be. I saw some for $6 but they are they old WoW plans, and I'm not sure what I would do with them.

    I also have the Spitfire & Me109 blister packs. So I can have 3 of each type of plane.
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    Not bad going Mischa, but I must mention the compulsion to buy more aircraft which creeps up on you.It is not coincidence that these two Emoticons are included in the list any more than this one. Which reminds me, I should be in the bar with Neil now.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Ok, - i updated my list, I thought I had 2 WoW planes and I was right, it was the A6M2, not the Ki-84. Duh, I knew it wasn't large cards.

    So, I got some $$$ from my mom, she couldn't find the game I wanted, so she just gave me cash. Let's say you were getting 3 planes. Given my list, for mostly dog-fights & all rules except (alt) (so far) w/ a 10 year old, what plane would you add? So far he doesn't care about scenarios, he likes to just pick 2 planes and go at it. Lil GR always picks Ki-61-1KAic (Kobayashi) and then one more to go with it.

    Let's say we add 3 planes: Ki-61 that does D damage is a given. What else would you suggest from any WoW or WoG WWII planes.

    I was initially looking at another P40 (lott), but I guess it doesn't really balance me out, I'm heavy on US planes as it is! The Me110, a Beaufighter, or the new series planes all look great and all look like fun.

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    Coming in the mail today (hopefully!) are:
    P-51D Mustang
    Spitfire MK.IX
    FW-190 D-9
    Nakajima KI-84 Hayate

    Other than that, I just have the cards for the planes from the Dawn of War set, which I hope to start matching up to models soon.

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    I recently snapped up a brand new copy of the English Edition Wings of War Deluxe set off ebay.

    My 2 main areas of focus are Battle of Britain and Pacific so the old deluxe set fit my interests perfectly.

    Along with the 4 minis in the deluxe set I have

    ​F4F Wildcat (Mc Worther)
    Messerschmitt Bf109 (Molders)
    Spitfire Mk.1 (Falkowski)
    Mitsubishi Zero (Shindo)
    P40 Warhawk (Lott) Had to get one of these because my grandfather flew them in the Pacific. (Technically a Kittyhawk)

    Because I have been handed a 6 month no planes ban by my wife (probably a good thing) I have planned my stages of attack once the ban is expired.

    1st phase: try to acquire the rest of the WoW first series plus Bader's Hurricane and He111 (Stab) although the 109s will be almost impossible to find
    2nd phase: get my family to bring both Lancasters, both B17s, both B25s, Beaufighter (Herrick), Me110 (Schupp) back from the States
    3rd phase: try and acquire all the late war fighters
    4th phase: wait for series 6
    5th phase: figure out how to store it all

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post
    I recently snapped up a brand new copy of the English Edition Wings of War Deluxe set off ebay.
    That's a good find! I think my Deluxe Edition is the Italian version... which fits, I guess, as my Balloon Busters set is also Italian.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post

    Because I have been handed a 6 month no planes ban by my wife
    5th phase: figure out how to store it all
    Sam a bit of advice from a plastic/metal crack addict,
    Disregard ban from wife (probably why I am sperated now, but at least I can buy all the mins when I want)
    Remove car from garage and turn it into a games room/man cave it's amazing how much room you will have with decent shelving, it is also even more amazing how quickly you will fill it all up.

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    Haha the garage sounds amazing but I don't have one! Plus I have 2 small kids running around the house so it almost needs to be put into a safe.

    Happy wife, happy life

    Quote Originally Posted by Doug View Post
    Sam a bit of advice from a plastic/metal crack addict,
    Disregard ban from wife (probably why I am sperated now, but at least I can buy all the mins when I want)
    Remove car from garage and turn it into a games room/man cave it's amazing how much room you will have with decent shelving, it is also even more amazing how quickly you will fill it all up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post
    Plus I have 2 small kids running around the house so it almost needs to be put into a safe.
    I understand completely. Overheard as my son was reaching towards my Galland 109, "Wow daddy! You sure like airplanes...."

    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post
    Happy wife, happy life
    True story.
    Last edited by fast.git; 01-11-2015 at 18:15. Reason: Spelling... always with the spelling...

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    Quote Originally Posted by fast.git View Post
    I understand completely. Overhead as my son was reaching towards my Galland 109, "Wow daddy! You sure like airplanes...."

    Galland 109.... The single plane I want the most. Man I wish I could find one. *drools*

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post
    Galland 109.... The single plane I want the most. Man I wish I could find one. *drools*
    If I remember correctly, and assuming Herr Oberst is correct (I see no reason to believe otherwise), you might not have all that long to wait. Apparently, we've got a Battle of Britain themed release in the pipeline. I would imagine a Galland reprint would be a good seller as there's still demand and they're nearly impossible to find.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fast.git View Post
    If I remember correctly, and assuming Herr Oberst is correct (I see no reason to believe otherwise), you might not have all that long to wait. Apparently, we've got a Battle of Britain themed release in the pipeline. I would imagine a Galland reprint would be a good seller as there's still demand and they're nearly impossible to find.
    Well that would be amazing! Also another release of Bader's Hurricane wouldn't hurt sales either and maybe another 2 British Hurricanes. Also I wonder if the Germans or Japanese will get any love with some heavies being released
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    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post
    Well that would be amazing! Also another release of Bader's Hurricane wouldn't hurt sales either and maybe another 2 British Hurricanes. Also I wonder if the Germans or Japanese will get any love with some heavies being released
    Wouldn't say "no" to a Ju 88 or G4M Betty...

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    I totally missed the first releases so a reprint of any Battle of Britain planes will be fantastic for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    I totally missed the first releases so a reprint of any Battle of Britain planes will be fantastic for me.
    I suppose one of the advantaqes of living in a country where the game isn't so popular is that almost all of the first series is still available here in NZ and for original retail price too.
    Except for the 109s ofcourse, they are like gold.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fast.git View Post
    Wouldn't say "no" to a Ju 88 or G4M Betty...
    Throw in a Do217 and a G3M or Ki-21 and how could you say no?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post
    I suppose one of the advantaqes of living in a country where the game isn't so popular is that almost all of the first series is still available here in NZ and for original retail price too.
    Now that's just cruel!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post

    1st phase: try to acquire the rest of the WoW first series plus Bader's Hurricane and He111 (Stab) although the 109s will be almost impossible to find
    2nd phase: get my family to bring both Lancasters, both B17s, both B25s, Beaufighter (Herrick), Me110 (Schupp) back from the States
    3rd phase: try and acquire all the late war fighters
    4th phase: wait for series 6
    5th phase: figure out how to store it all
    One bit of advice Sam.

    Move 5th phase up to 1st place. This will placate Swimbo to some extent, and also make life easier as you add to your collection.
    Remember the old adage, out of sight out of mind.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    One bit of advice Sam.

    Move 5th phase up to 1st place. This will placate Swimbo to some extent, and also make life easier as you add to your collection.
    Remember the old adage, out of sight out of mind.
    Rob.
    I have created a thread regarding Phase 5, now officially Phase 1 as advised Sir

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    Good man.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    An update of my plunge down the dark side slippery slope:

    Germany:
    4x Bf 109E
    2x Bf 110
    2x Ju 87
    4x He 111

    U.K.
    4x Spitfire Mk I-II
    3x Hurricane Mk I (4th airplane incoming as i type)
    2x Bristol Beaufighter
    2x Gloster Gladiator

    Italy
    2x Re 2001
    2x D520
    2x Ju 87
    2x CR 42

    U.R.S.S.
    4x Yak 1
    1x Hurricane MkII

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    I just received 4x Spitfire Mk 1 and 4x bf-109E from AIM.
    Now I'm just waiting on a shipment of paints to come in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kleebatch View Post
    An update of my plunge down the dark side slippery slope:

    Germany:
    4x Bf 109E
    2x Bf 110
    2x Ju 87
    4x He 111

    U.K.
    4x Spitfire Mk I-II
    3x Hurricane Mk I (4th airplane incoming as i type)
    2x Bristol Beaufighter
    2x Gloster Gladiator

    Italy
    2x Re 2001
    2x D520
    2x Ju 87
    2x CR 42

    U.R.S.S.
    4x Yak 1
    1x Hurricane MkII
    Wow great additions!! Are these all official Ares released planes? If so can I ask where you purchased your 109s?

    Sam

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    If you need some unpainted ones, I found these metal ones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Not bad going Mischa, but I must mention the compulsion to buy more aircraft which creeps up on you.It is not coincidence that these two Emoticons are included in the list any more than this one. Which reminds me, I should be in the bar with Neil now. -Rob.
    How true! See below.


    Quote Originally Posted by Gotham Resident View Post
    So, I got some $$$ from my mom, she couldn't find the game I wanted, so she just gave me cash. Let's say you were getting 3 planes. Given my list, for mostly dog-fights & all rules except (alt) (so far) w/ a 10 year old, what plane would you add? So far he doesn't care about scenarios, he likes to just pick 2 planes and go at it. Lil GR always picks Ki-61-1KAic (Kobayashi) and then one more to go with it.

    Let's say we add 3 planes: Ki-61 that does D damage is a given. What else would you suggest from any WoW or WoG WWII planes?
    The Me110, a Beaufighter, or the new series planes all look great and all look like fun.
    So, despite my wanting to stay in the Pacific Theater..we went exactly as listed above. We looked at the planes and I let Lil GR pick. He picked based on paint scheme and damage.

    The following were bought AND the ones on clearance were an additional 10% off!!! He wanted the ME110 so that the Heinkel we have will get an escort. The following will be joining our fleet soon.

    Wings of Glory: WWII - Messerschmitt Bf.110 C-4 (Radusch) (Clearance) AREWGS202C 1 $9.95
    Wings of Glory: WWII - Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VIF (Davoud) (Clearance) AREWGS201C 1 $9.95
    Wings of Glory: WWII - Kawasaki Ki-61 (Ichikawa) AREWGS103B 1

    Additionally, because they were on clearance and the special sale with additional 10% off:
    Wings of War - Aichi D3A1 Val (Takahashi/Kozum) (Clearance) FFGWW25L 1
    Wings of War - Aichi D3A1 Val (Yamakawa/Nakata) (Clearance) FFGWW25J 1
    Wings of War - Aichi D3A1 Val (Makino/Sukida) (Clearance) FFGWW25K 1
    Wings of Glory: WWII - Gloster Gladiator Mk.I (Krohn) (Clearance)

    I am also jumping in and getting the Merit pack of 4 Wildcats to chase these Vals.

    Thanks mom!!!!!!

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    Originally I only collected WWI. Last year I dipped my toe into WW2 and then fell in way over my head. I tried to just do Pacific theater but convinced myself I should get at least one of each plane so I could have all the decks. Now I have multiples of each released plane. Luckily the early Spits and 109s will be out again soon as they are the only ones I missed. I did get a few Shapeways but they are down on the paining list now I know ARES will have them again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    Originally I only collected WWI. Last year I dipped my toe into WW2 and then fell in way over my head. I tried to just do Pacific theater but convinced myself I should get at least one of each plane so I could have all the decks. Now I have multiples of each released plane...
    It's a slippery slope (says the pot in reference to the color of the kettle)...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post
    Wow great additions!! Are these all official Ares released planes? If so can I ask where you purchased your 109s?

    Sam
    all ares/nexus, a few online stores here in italy still have some of the early dawn of war releases (Zeros, F4Fs, D520, Bf-109 and Spits), Stukas with italian markings are difficult but possible to find, the ones with german markings and Bader's hurricanes (the only one with british markings) are very hard to find and pricey (i payd near 39 euros for the 4th one)

    I have no idea of what the shipping cost to NZ would be but i can inquire if you want (as an educated guess i daresay it would be very expensive tho)

    Cheers, Claudio

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    Nice collection starting to develop there Paul.
    I hope you are finding all the ones you need.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Nice collection guys! I may be able to get some more minis this year... Which is great conpared to the usual buy rate.


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    Update

    Just received my 2 109s. Molders and Galland. Normal market value too.

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    Sam that is a nice catch as those are hard to find and usually expensive when you can find them.

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    That is a good buy, Sam. Well done!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canestri10 View Post
    Update

    Just received my 2 109s. Molders and Galland. Normal market value too.
    And collectors all over the world gaze enviously towards the North Island... Congratulations, great find!

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    Nice find Sam. I've never seen either of them.

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    This is my latest status for my collection. I would love some more Me109's and early Spitfires.

    All planes weathered a little by dry brushing neat Mig powders onto them near the exhaust areas and behind the guns.

    Any that are repainted or have a spinner cone altered, I then find matching plane cards from a Dawn of War box set I got for Ł6 off eBay. All the counters were unpunched too!

    British

    Lancaster
    Beaufighter
    3 x Spitfire MkIX late war. All the same model but with a single letter changed on the fuselage for differentiation
    4 x Spitfire Mkii. All the same model but with a single letter changed on the fuselage for differentiation
    1 x Spitfire Mki (I killed the other three stripping paint off!)
    4 x Hurricanes Van der Hove as std. Van der Hove with decals changed. 2 x Kutsenov with decals changed and a bit of repaint.

    All planes weathered a little by dry brushing neat Mig powders onto them near the exhaust areas and behind the guns.

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    He 111
    2 x Me110 With decals changed and spinner cone coloured for differentiation.
    2 x Ju87. These are the Italian planes repainted and decaled for differentiation.
    3 x FW190. Box fresh.
    4 x Me109 with engine cover repaints for differentiation. Again, a replacement card was found in the Dawn of War box I have.
    3 x Ju88. Zvezda on Aerodrome Accessories bases. Yet to drill and pin the plane ready for mounting, I also need to make the decks and the plane cards.

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    So, more than some, but less than others. I was trying to keep it Battle of Britain themed, but some FW190's slipped in. The Spitfire IX may get converted to early war by removing the air intakes and the cannon and going for a repaint. However, if Ares do the right thing and release loads of stuff for the 75th anniversary year I will leave them and buy lots of new stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PrivateBuzz View Post
    The Spitfire IX may get converted to early war by removing the air intakes and the cannon and going for a repaint.
    Nice looking collection!

    At this scale, the Spitfire Mk.IXs can be easily switched to Mk.Vs with a change of paint... no need to get rid of the cannon!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fast.git View Post
    Nice looking collection!

    At this scale, the Spitfire Mk.IXs can be easily switched to Mk.Vs with a change of paint...
    That is exactly what I'm doing with mine for Malta Chris.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Nice info on the Mk IX's to V's. Have to go and buy some of those now!
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    In answer to what you have, I have 43 WWII planes pretty evenly split between Axis and Allies. I have 11 Japanese, 10 German, 10 British, 9 American, 2 Russian, and 3 French. Add to that another 80 planes for WWI.
    I am going to get more of both. I am especially looking for more Zero's and Val's as well as P40's.

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