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    I had seen the Santa one before Andrea, but it is still great.
    Sven,s poster is a totally different kettle of fish. Naughty children beware!
    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 Marechallannes View Post
    The searchlights caught him for a moment...



    (Picture of a new German nightfighter)
    It maybe a nice idea to apply a green phosphoric paint in the cabin.
    It looks superb Sven.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Angiolillo View Post
    Next Mission Idea: "Red Sleigh Down...."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sleigh_Down

    >;)

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    Here's hoping MB got BOTH sides of her art done right... the pinup wears red on one side of the plane and blue on the other.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Angiolillo View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by OldGuy59 View Post
    That is an absolute scream, Andrea! I am still laughing. Pierre is a comic genius. This should be translated and posted to our Forum, or perhaps we should ask Pierre for permission to borrow? His Boom Card description is too drole.
    OK, I stole it, translated it, and posted it. It is too funny not to share: Jingle Bells, Machine Gun Shells, or Red Sleigh Down

    There is even a really unique American/Canadian scenario suggestion...

    Enjoy!
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Quote Originally Posted by P-51D View Post
    Do you have these in your possession yet Keith? Seeing as they are set for release this Wednesday, I am interested to know if retailers have them yet or not.
    No bombers here yet. Ares told me yesterday that the new release date is Nov 28th. Yes, that's Black Friday over here in the US.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj View Post
    No bombers here yet. Ares told me yesterday that the new release date is Nov 28th. Yes, that's Black Friday over here in the US.
    Most stores over here do special offers on goods for Black Friday Keith.
    Maybe you will get your consignment at a discount!
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    So you Brits get the discounts without the associated holiday? That's interesting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj View Post
    So you Brits get the discounts without the associated holiday? That's interesting.
    No way would our Government sanction a holiday to go with it. That would be just too much of a feel good factor. Very UN-British don't you know what.
    Kyte.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj View Post
    No bombers here yet. Ares told me yesterday that the new release date is Nov 28th. Yes, that's Black Friday over here in the US.
    Hmmmm . . . Black painted Lancasters approaching, Black Friday sounds like a mission name . . .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    No way would our Government sanction a holiday to go with it. That would be just too much of a feel good factor. Very UN-British don't you know what.
    Kyte.
    That and this little holiday of ours was really the beginning of the end for a certain British colony. lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by clipper1801 View Post
    Hmmmm . . . Black painted Lancasters approaching, Black Friday sounds like a mission name . . .
    My thoughts exactly! Had they gotten here a week earlier, you guys could have tried to fly them past the at night on Black Friday.

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    BOO to the delay! Yeah that it is only a 10 day or so delay!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj View Post
    No bombers here yet. Ares told me yesterday that the new release date is Nov 28th. Yes, that's Black Friday over here in the US.
    I checked with my local gaming store yesterday and their distributor said Nov 28'th too. I don't care as long as they are here by Christmas

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj View Post
    That and this little holiday of ours was really the beginning of the end for a certain British colony. lol
    Do you refer to the most fortunate war we ever lost Keith!
    Where would we have been in the World Wars, if America had remained a colonial backwater?
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Just checked Ares site and saw this so now another week. Maybe a reason to stop pre ordering and just wait for the actual release.

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    Why stop the preorder?

    My preorder was placed mid August this year.

    A week more or less did not make a difference.

    That's why it's called preorder.

    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
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    Where would we have been in the World Wars, if America had remained a colonial backwater?
    Rob.
    Do you really need an answer on this question, Rob?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobP View Post
    Just checked Ares site and saw this so now another week. Maybe a reason to stop pre ordering and just wait for the actual release.
    That would help only if you feel you are out money for the extra delay. Which is of course an except able and understandable feeling.

    But pre-ordering does have a few benefits. The first is for me It helps me gauge interest in the minis and to know how many to order when they get closer to release date. The other benefit is for you guys. I typically offer some type of promotion or freebie with the pre-ordered sets (like the bomber smoke and flame markers with the WGS Heavies).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marechallannes View Post
    Why stop the preorder?

    My preorder was place mid August this year.

    A week more or less did not make a difference.

    That's why it's called preorder.



    Do you really need an answer on this question, Rob?
    No Sven. I don't.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Just disappointed. Seems most of the time I preorder there is a delay. Was just venting because I know I will have the planes because of the preorder even if there is a delay.

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    Question that might have been missed: Anyone seen both sides of Memphis Belle to note if she has her correct double-sided nose art? I expect some P.O.'ed peeps if not...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Diamondback View Post
    Question that might have been missed: Anyone seen both sides of Memphis Belle to note if she has her correct double-sided nose art? I expect some P.O.'ed peeps if not...


    im more concerned about the cockpit roof not bieng painted.

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    I'd rather paint a near-solid OD roof than try to paint nose-art from scratch... but that may be just me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Diamondback View Post
    Question that might have been missed: Anyone seen both sides of Memphis Belle to note if she has her correct double-sided nose art? I expect some P.O.'ed peeps if not...





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    Damn!

    Kameraden man your planes, the Yankees start their dayraids!
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    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marechallannes View Post
    Damn!

    Kameraden man your planes, the Yankees start their dayraids!



    LOL!

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    HoHoHo, I have just got a nice email from AA: B-17 Shipped.
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    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nightbomber View Post
    HoHoHo, I have just got a nice email from AA: B-17 Shipped.
    Me too! Thank you Santa Keith!

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    Hey Randy,

    imagine the Origings staff as a B17 crew.

    Me & you as waist gunners...

    ...and we need candy to lure Riley into the ball turret.
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    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marechallannes View Post
    Hey Randy,

    imagine the Origings staff as a B17 crew.

    Me & you as waist gunners...

    ...and we need candy to lure Riley into the ball turret.
    As long as we don't end up like this B-17 crew: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELUP-oZQKM4&spfreload=10
    At least we'd go out with a cool soundtrack
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    Bought these pins when the Memphis Belle was at Martin State Airport here in MD last year. They are still in the plastic but you can see the red and blue colors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobP View Post
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    Bought these pins when the Memphis Belle was at Martin State Airport here in MD last year. They are still in the plastic but you can see the red and blue colors.
    You gave me some pins like those during Origins 13 Bob and I must tell you I often wear them making people curious This is so nice to explain them what the planes are and how I got them
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    If you are somehow interested in girls, do not forget our other B-17.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Angiolillo View Post
    If you are somehow interested in girls, do not forget our other B-17.

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    I'm glad you did this one; I love the Mail Call comic Milt Caniff did during the war.
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    It's great to know that they are on the way.
    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 Angiolillo View Post
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    its a lovely a/c but i think ares would have sold more had they done one of they few remaining b17s in flying condition such as the sentimental journey, texas raiders, yankee lady, aluminium overcast, sally b, nine o nine, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Diamondback View Post
    I'd rather paint a near-solid OD roof than try to paint nose-art from scratch... but that may be just me.
    very true but id rather not have to paint either. oh well no biggie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by milcoll73 View Post
    its a lovely a/c but i think ares would have sold more had they done one of they few remaining b17s in flying condition such as the sentimental journey, texas raiders, yankee lady, aluminium overcast, sally b, nine o nine, etc.
    It could be. Anyway this is pretty iconic. And for others, we have years of reprints ahead.

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    Quote Originally Posted by milcoll73 View Post
    its a lovely a/c but i think ares would have sold more had they done one of they few remaining b17s in flying condition such as the sentimental journey, texas raiders, yankee lady, aluminium overcast, sally b, nine o nine, etc.
    I've toured Sentimental Journey and it's a beautiful plane but the name and livery weren't adopted until she entered the commemorative Air Force, they aren't authentic to the war. Similar is true of at least Yankee Lady and Texas Raiders. Aluminum Overcast "commemorates" an actual B-17 lost over France but I'm not sure how authentic the livery is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by milcoll73 View Post
    its a lovely a/c but i think ares would have sold more had they done one of they few remaining b17s in flying condition such as the sentimental journey, texas raiders, yankee lady, aluminium overcast, sally b, nine o nine, etc.
    I don't know....as has been said, most of them still flying are not in historical livery. Besides, these 2 done by Ares look absolutely amazing as is and personally, the price point they came in at just blows my mind. I was expecting to spend easily over forty dollars a piece on these things. I really didn't want to, but would have bought one of each anyway. Since they came in at a very reasonable price (especially online) I bought them in multiples! I have 3 of each coming and may drop some change on 2 to 3 more each of the B-17s for some really big raiding battles. The fact that they did Memphis Belle means they recreated what many argue to be the most important and iconic of the B-17s, due to the publicity she and her crew recieved after completing their 25th mission over Europe.

    Here is a bit of trivia for you. Most people believe the Memphis Belle and her crew were the first to complete their 25 missions and get to go home. In reality, Hell's Angels and her crew completed their 25th mission nearly a week before the Belle. For whatever reason, Belle and her crew recieved all the laud and attention! As evidenced by the subsequent tour of the U.S., the documentary done at that time, and even the movie that came out in the 90's. The fact that Hell's Angels actually accomplished the task first is left to the history books and those that care to study such things.

    Anybody know if any good books have been done on Hell's Angels and her crew?

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    Forgot to mention, I think the B-17s in particular are going to sell really really well.

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    If you are interested the is an Osprey book about the 303rd BG. It has stories about all the planes including Hell's Angles. Another book I have is called Final Cut. It lists all the Post War
    B-17's that are still around either flying or in museums.
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    I didn't stop my pre order. It seems every time I place a pre order the date is moved back. Just get bummed every time there is a release date and it gets pushed back. I forget what series but the release date was pushed back 3 times. I love the pre order because if they item sells out I know I will have it.

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    Andy I remember giving you the YANKEE FRIENDSHIP patch. Didn't remember the pins but since you have them glad I did get them.

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    Great bits of info their Bob! I will check out both those books in the near future. Sadly, my library is bursting at the seams and some culling may be needed (from the fiction section mind you ) in order to make more room. My wife is looking forward to the day when I buy digital books only! Blasphemy I say, but every move I swear to par down the 5,000+ volumes that make up my reading horde...It very well may be the time to start making some cuts. The make up is about 50-50 nonfiction to fiction. I have not really read much fiction in the last decade. The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit, Harry Potter, Mark Twain titles, and a handful of Star Wars titles aside, it may very well be time for the fiction side to receive a substantial thinning, upwards of 80-90%. I keep finding/learning about all these amazing history related books!!

    So a couple more books on WWII heavies is very much welcome!

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    Seems that all Aerodrome Acessoires heavies are "out of stock".

    The Lancasters, too.
    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobP View Post
    Andy I remember giving you the YANKEE FRIENDSHIP patch. Didn't remember the pins but since you have them glad I did get them.
    Oh Bob! You gave me not only the patch, but pins of B-17, the Black Widow and SPAD XIII as well! I wear them with proud!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Never Miss View Post
    I've toured Sentimental Journey and it's a beautiful plane but the name and livery weren't adopted until she entered the commemorative Air Force, they aren't authentic to the war. Similar is true of at least Yankee Lady and Texas Raiders. Aluminum Overcast "commemorates" an actual B-17 lost over France but I'm not sure how authentic the livery is.


    certainly true but none of that affects the pieces game playability. and it certainly would have generated a lot more attention. i posted info about them on a b17 facebook page and was asked to keep people whove never heard of the game nor are gamers as to the release date. they just want another b17 representation.

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    You are correct, but at the moment we prefer to stick to planes that were actually in service during the war. Up to now we also excluded some very colorful schemes that were not operative but just for training, propaganda or such, or outside the war period. The two B-17 we chosed are very iconic anyway IMHO.

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