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    Default balloon model sets ?

    As a new player forgive me if I am asking a repeated question - is there any plans for the balloon models to be rereleased ?

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    I'm not the most informed, but there is a plan. However, it is pretty far down the list, so I wouldn't hold my breath.

    Someone else may have heard a rumor I haven't, though.
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    Look on Shapeways site you can find balloons there .

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    As Mike says, they are planning to release them again but we don't know when.

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    armaments in miniature makes a great drachen for 18 usd

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    Quote Originally Posted by john snelling View Post
    armaments in miniature makes a great drachen for 18 usd
    AIM are resin models which are affordable, very easy to paint and hard wearing, link below:

    http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/armamen.../resin12mm.htm

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    Thanks for all the advice - much appreciated .

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    Just seen this,
    for uk take a look at Red Eagle Miniatures, they do WW1 balloons, both types, or at least used to

    http://redeagleminiatures.co.uk

    Drop them a line to see if they still available. They come with a winch truck

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boney10 View Post
    Just seen this,
    for uk take a look at Red Eagle Miniatures, they do WW1 balloons, both types, or at least used to

    http://redeagleminiatures.co.uk

    Drop them a line to see if they still available. They come with a winch truck
    Alas... The look awesome but come unpainted. Not for me I'm afraid.

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    That's a great resource -and will do for the forseeable future but sure will get the wings of glory ones when finally released. As a matter of interest whatis the rough size of the official bases?

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    David - check out 'Clippers list' in the Sale/Trade section. End of page 3 or 4 (forget which)...there's a balloon...

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    Quote Originally Posted by okko View Post
    As a new player forgive me if I am asking a repeated question - is there any plans for the balloon models to be rereleased ?
    Try PM Flying Helmut (Tim) rumor has it he might just have a couple for sale.
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    Many thanks - I think with the current resale price on auctions will wait for the re-release . A couple of weeks ago the rules set was at a silly price of £140 then overnight Amazon was selling the new issue at £28. As much as I would like a couple of sets I will wait patiently unless something affordable comes along.

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    Hi David

    If you ask fkying helmut (Tim) nicely
    He will i am sure search his man cave of goodies...
    And he may be persuaded to part with one of each for a very fair price
    if you so desire
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maverick View Post
    Hi David

    If you ask fkying helmut (Tim) nicely
    He will i am sure search his man cave of goodies...
    And he may be persuaded to part with one of each for a very fair price
    if you so desire
    Regards
    Maverick
    I wonder if he would sell a black one for £1 eh Simon.


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    Tim might even swap one for some sails of glory ships, his collection is a bit low atm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brambo View Post
    Tim might even swap one for some sails of glory ships, his collection is a bit low atm.
    that was a bit below the Plimsoll line Trev


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