We have a post WW2 section these days, perhaps we could start a thread there discussing Korean War options?
I'd love a "Little Friends" P-51B/C in a boxed set with a B-17 versus some Bf.109F/G interceptors.
With that said, I suspect the B/C version of the P-51 would be functionally identical to the D, so probably not that compelling compared to a truly new release.
P-51B/C only had four .50s rather than the six of the D, so it'll drop firepower down to BB/B rather than BBB/BA of the 51D.
Functionally that looks like it'd be the only difference- with the changes to other characteristics being pretty small.
Last edited by RFT; 04-24-2017 at 09:14.
Except that a -51B/C would require a wholly different mini from the -51D -- different canopy designs.
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Yeah that's what I meant by functionally- the games design aspects, rather than the aesthetics of a different mini. The bubbletop P-47D is a similar situation. I'd love to see a mini, as the P-47 is probably my favourite WW2 fighter, but it would fly the same as the existing razorback version as the differences are small enough as to be negligible within the WGS system. (which is fine).
The thread has obviously attracted some interest - almost 1300 views in just 2 weeks! I think my aim of provoking comment and discussion about possible future products has been achieved. I'll keep posting ideas as they come to mind, but please feel free to offer up more of your own
A few I am working on:
Blitzkrieg
New Guinea Campaign
Guadalcanal Campaign
Battle of the Philippine Sea
Raid on Schweinfurt
Siege of Malta
Fall of Singapore
Operation Torch
Last edited by Carl_Brisgamer; 04-25-2017 at 01:29.
Another 'Raid Pack' concept, bomber, escort & interceptor. These aircraft took part in the raid on Dieppe codenamed Operation Jubilee on 19 August 1942.
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Erich Rudorffer shot down two Spitfires over Dieppe. During the same battle RAF Eagle Squadron pilot Don Gentile bagged one Fw 190 and a Ju 88, and damaged three Do 217s and three more Fw 190s.
Whow, these boxes ... What a splendid idea ... (to ensure I have nice dreams )
REP sent to Carl ...
cheers
Guus
"zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
"let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)
If we are only talking about Air to Air combat yeah, it scored the first 3 kills for the the U.S. (and technically the first kills for the U.S.A.F. which had come into existence in '47 I believe) and one other victory later on and then no further Air to Air victories, but until it was retired in '52 it was used in ground attack missions. Plus it is one wicked looking aircraft.
Part of the problem was: Production of the -82 had ended in '48; the units operating them were running out of spares, so as units became unserviceable, they were replaced rather than repaired. So while it look pretty, it's not exactly a unit which brings to mind "famous air battles".
Carl I still say they should hire you as an IDEA MAN. Your concepts are outstanding. Some of them already have the planes they make. So would just be like the BoB set. We played a TORCH game last year at the Guns of August con. Wildcats/Dauntless/D-520. Since there are already ARES planes that is something to think about for them.
_Wings of Glory: The Soccer War_....
Chris that would be a good one also. The last time piston fighters went up against each other. P-51 vs Corsair painted in the colors of the countries.
Good idea Chris .... for the Post WW2 forum
Somehow missed this thread....Oh yeah...just got into WWII.
You all know that most all these aircraft are out there in resin or other media, a person with a few painter elves and a few dreams could make such magic happen . . . just sayin'
Be nice to have elves of my own to keep the herd of cats down if nothing else. But then some of us have to do on our own...sigh..tried to teach the cats to paint but their tails are too fluffy for detail work.
Ah, cats. They have ruled on every planet that is now dead and lifeless. Could they be the Martians? Hmmmmm . . .
Figs on the floor are not a major issue....but when they decide to help me mix paint colors.....
Need a China box, Betty and Zero vs 2 Flying Tigers.
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cheers,
Guus
"zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
"let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)
Concerning bigger cards, wondering what a ME 262 deck would look like.
I would buy the Ploesti set, Kursk set and North African set. I would like an appendix to the North African set; "Combat Over the Mediteranean" including a Fairey Swordfish, Fairey Fulmar and a Savioa Marchettii SM.79. Carl can you add art for this one please!
OK, how about a slight twist on the box sets.
Tanks Busters
Typhoon with rockets
Stuka with wing mounted cannon
Rocket mounted P 47
and that Soviet tank buster (name escapes me at the moment)
Add in a sheet of counters for rockets and ammo. Also a deck of cards with tanks, bunkers, and other hard targets on the battlefield.
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