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    More info from my sources says that we will have the "Series 5" minis on the shelves before the re-print of "Series 1" are back. That means we are looking at having all new planes before May/June!

    I am trying to confirm if the these will still be the planes in that release:

    Morane Saulnier N
    Fokker E.III
    Airco DH.2
    Halberstadt D.III

    Have a nice day and fly safe!

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    Just confirmed, those are the planes to be released.

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    Caproni, Gotha and Series 5. I'm relishing the prospect of them

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    That means we are looking at having all new planes before May/June!
    So maybe available by Christmas

    Good news at last!

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Manley View Post
    So maybe available by Christmas
    I think we are going to start seeing a better release cycle from Ares. From my conversations, I thing they are just getting there feet under them. The long term plan is to go to a smaller new release instead of 12 new planes (including paint jobs) all at once. These small release will come more often, so there will be small amounts of planes to buy through out the year. For the time being, they are going to continue to release them in sets of either 4 small aircraft or 2 large ones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj View Post
    I think we are going to start seeing a better release cycle from Ares. From my conversations, I thing they are just getting there feet under them. The long term plan is to go to a smaller new release instead of 12 new planes (including paint jobs) all at once. These small release will come more often, so there will be small amounts of planes to buy through out the year. For the time being, they are going to continue to release them in sets of either 4 small aircraft or 2 large ones.
    This remark gives me even more hope Herr Oberst, as the mention of Larger planes in sets of two shows that they are looking ahead to producing more than just the first two bombers, which is great news. in the meantime just imagine you are pilots at the front, thinking will these new types ever get here before we all get shot down in obsolete crates.
    Rob.
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    Having invested my money in over 130 decks, many of which were bought as extras for Skytex or other non Nexus aircraft, you can guess which way I'm going to jump. Some of the committee's amendments only mean amending the deck for a plane or at worst buying one of the new ones for a single model, but where it means purchasing say 30 new decks for all the Camels it's a non starter.
    I have been down this route with Games Workshop and it is not going to happen again.
    I have all I need to play the game now with the current rules.
    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 David Manley View Post
    So maybe available by Christmas

    Good news at last!

    optimists

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    Last year it was "will there ever be anymore?" and now its more "when will there be any?" tap-tap-tap-tap-tap(yawn)...more tapping....

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    It would be great to have a exact date but so long as they appear I can wait.

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    Oh happy days

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    Well at least we are better off than last year where we were wondering if there would ever be any more planes at all.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Outstanding! I'm really looking forward to the early war aircraft. The DH2 saw action from Feb 1916 into early/mid 1917. RFC Sqdns 24 and 32 where still flying these until June of 1917 when they replaced them with Airco DH5s.

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    Great news indeed. It is the best choice they could made for a good start with new planes and new, early period of the war.
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    I want to see Hariot and the Schuckert D.III/IV.

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    Thumbs down

    I guess we will still have to contend with inflated ebay prices until the prior series are reissued.

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    It all seems very enigmatic to me Zoe. We have certainly made our point, but to what effect can only be seen when the cloth is removed. It should keep this debate alive for some time to come. Hopefully just about 3 months.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Pics! We need someone to fly a scouting mission to get some good pictures of them!


    RECON!!!

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    fantastic news! Can't wait!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj View Post
    Morane Saulnier N
    Fokker E.III
    Airco DH.2
    Halberstadt D.III
    Note to self: Do not play Series 5 on anything bigger than a clipboard.... :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by csadn View Post
    Note to self: Do not play Series 5 on anything bigger than a clipboard....
    I agree Chris had a few games with early war types, one WoW mat is big enough

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    Just as I had started to use the lack of new minis as a way to fight the addiction...
    Well there's nothing for it - gotta have 'em!

    /Niclas

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    That is good news indeed - I'll believe it when I see it though, been here too many times before !

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    That is good news indeed - I'll believe it when I see it though, been here too many times before !
    Right.

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    Good news - although I'll have to persuade SWMBO that the cost is minimal compared to the telescope upgrade she has just authorised

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    I am very excited! Of course, I knew that new minis would soon appear because I only need MvR to complete series 1-4. I found a brick and mortar store in SoCal that had the rest of what I needed at a really good price.

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    This is really great news!
    I am pleased that the new early war models will be released before the reprints as there should be more buyers for new aircraft & that should ensure Ares get a good sale rate.

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    Very good news!

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    Good news that it is in March and I hope that it comes true.

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    yes thats all nice and well but what happened to the Albatross d2???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj View Post
    More info from my sources says that we will have the "Series 5" minis on the shelves before the re-print of "Series 1" are back. That means we are looking at having all new planes before May/June!

    I am trying to confirm if the these will still be the planes in that release:

    Morane Saulnier N
    Fokker E.III
    Airco DH.2
    Halberstadt D.III

    Have a nice day and fly safe!
    Exciting news! Time to rebuild the hobby bankroll!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dwarflord22 View Post
    Exciting news! Time to rebuild the hobby bankroll!!
    Oh boy, looks like I'm going to have to start robbing gas stations in the Columbus area again...

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    Quote Originally Posted by kaufschtick View Post
    Oh boy, looks like I'm going to have to start robbing gas stations in the Columbus area again...
    Try Florists around Valentines Day.... much better yield...
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    Are we still loooking at the same schemes as previously stated ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boney10 View Post
    Are we still loooking at the same schemes as previously stated ?
    As far as I know.

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    Will the new models have manoever decks as revised by the committee or as originally assigned, please?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Naharaht View Post
    Will the new models have manoever decks as revised by the committee or as originally assigned, please?
    Contact the authors. It can't hurt.

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    This is great news. It's hard to get people to show up when the product is hard to find. Getting it on shelves will be key for Ares. They've made good moves to get those distribution channels open, but now they'll have to reach into some still untapped big markets like Germany.

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    Woot Woot! Great news again Keith. So much excitement going on!

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    Cool that's the best news ever .

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    The ARES website isn't exactly 'loaded' with previews or even a pre-order option to secure the 'New Batch'. The E-shop isn't online yet (and it's been some time).
    They need to start marketing these blighters with some juicy pics of future releases. The Gotha and Caproni aren't my cup of tea tbh, but they do look ok (Gotha paint job looks better imo).

    If anyone from ARES sees this, please forgive my ranting. It is meant in a constructive manner.

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    Cant wait - love the early war planes!

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    counting the days...

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    I have heard they will be out in April but even if it is May I can wait! I am realy looking forward to these models. I think 2 of each for starters

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    Well guys I ranted in another thread so have mellowed out (having a few Yuenglings) so accept what happens happens.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pseudotheist View Post
    Thank you for the update, Todd.



    Hautzmayer included in the first wave? Great!

    Voilà le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Key points:

    The three versions of the Fokker E.III to be featured in the first Airplane Packs of WW1 Wings of Glory are planes flied by Max Immelmann, known as the first ace of WW1, Ludwig Hautzmayer, pilot of Austro-Hungary empire, and Hans Joachim Buddecke, a German ace who took part of a successful campaign in Turkey.

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    I remember a reference to a new distribution system, so that instead of one mass release of 12 planes at a time, the releases would be more often with fewer planes per release. Will that be the case with Series 5? Are we to infer that all three E.IIIs will constitute the first wave of Series 5?

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