F4U Corsair or P-51?

[Oberst Hajj]

Yes WoW minis are 100% compatible. Spitfire (Mk.IX) and Corsair will appear in 2013.

Andrea,

Is the P-51 getting swapped out for a F4U in this release?

[Angiolillo]

No, the P-51 will come in the first part of the year together with Spitfire IX, Ki-84 and Fw-190, while the Corsair should be part of another series that I hope will see the light within the end of the year.

[Oberst Hajj]

That's great news! Although I think I'd put the F4U with the Ki-84... but that's with out knowing what else is coming out with the F4U as it stands!

Thanks for the quick response.

[Oberst Hajj]

Oh, and if the "F4U Series" does make it out this year, that would be three new series for WGS this year!

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Oh, and if the "F4U Series" does make it out this year, that would be three new series for WGS this year!

Very exciting news! I am hoping the set will also include the Messerschmitt Bf109G 'Gustav' and Lockheed P-38 Lightning. I don't know what the second Axis fighter would be, perhaps a Macchi MC.202 or 205V, or maybe a Nakajima Ki-100, for which we already have a card.

[Oberst Hajj]

I don't think we will see two US fighters in a single series release, so I'm betting no P-38 (but I'd love to have one!). And, it would most likely be in a twin engine release anyways. I think the second Axis fighter would have to be Japanese. What's left that would match up good against an F4U?

[Carl_Brisgamer]

I don't think we will see two US fighters in a single series release, so I'm betting no P-38 (but I'd love to have one!). And, it would most likely be in a twin engine release anyways. I think the second Axis fighter would have to be Japanese. What's left that would match up good against an F4U?

Nakajima Ki-44-IIb Shoki (Tojo), max speed 605kmh, armament 4 x 12.7mm MG (BB/B).

The Kawasaki Ki-100-Ib is slower at 590kmh, but is armed with 2 x 12.7mm and 2 x 20mm (CCB/CA), a little more competitive in the 'bang for your buck stakes'.

[Carl_Brisgamer]

I don't think we will see two US fighters in a single series release, so I'm betting no P-38 (but I'd love to have one!). And, it would most likely be in a twin engine release anyways. I think the second Axis fighter would have to be Japanese. What's left that would match up good against an F4U?

Hmmm, perhaps a Hawker Typhoon or a Yak-9? If the 'Gustav' was not on the list I could cope with a Focke-Wulf Fw190A.

[Jager]

I don't think we will see two US fighters in a single series release, so I'm betting no P-38 (but I'd love to have one!). And, it would most likely be in a twin engine release anyways. I think the second Axis fighter would have to be Japanese. What's left that would match up good against an F4U?


Hmmm, perhaps a Hawker Typhoon or a Yak-9? If the 'Gustav' was not on the list I could cope with a Focke-Wulf Fw190A.

Another possibility is the La-5 or 7.
Karl

[Carl_Brisgamer]

I could certainly cope with a radial engine fighter pack - F4U, La-5, Fw190A & Ki-100.

[Naharaht]

How about a Mitsubishi J2M2 Raiden? However it was only used in comparatively small numbers.

[BobP]

I see a few folks are looking for a Pacific theme. P-51 for each theater. Maybe a Shturmovik for the Russians. Kate to compliment the Val and S. M. 79 for the Italians. There are other planes to compliment each other in each theater.

[csadn]

I see a few folks are looking for a Pacific theme. P-51 for each theater. Maybe a Shturmovik for the Russians. Kate to compliment the Val and S. M. 79 for the Italians. There are other planes to compliment each other in each theater.

P-51s are overdone; moreover, most of the Mustangs deployed to China were the early models, not the bubble-tops everyone's familiar with. Give us the F4U -- one each USN, FAA, and Aeronavale.

The SM.79 was a trimotor; it goes with the bomber releases.

[Oberst Hajj]

As much as I look forward to the F4U, I think for gaming I'd rather have an SBD or other divebomber. WGS is very lacking in scenario and campaign play :(

[bsmith13]

As much as I look forward to the F4U, I think for gaming I'd rather have an SBD or other divebomber. WGS is very lacking in scenario and campaign play :(

I agree. Let's have a few more aircraft that allow historic scenarios in the Pacific. SBDs and maybe TBDs or TBFs, along with Kates would be nice for some carrier battles.

[Lloydthegamer]

Leave us not forget the Hellcat, really couldn't have a Marianas Turkey Shoot without it!
I agree. Let's have a few more aircraft that allow historic scenarios in the Pacific. SBDs and maybe TBDs or TBFs, along with Kates would be nice for some carrier battles.

[Marechallannes]

P-51s are overdone; moreover, most of the Mustangs deployed to China were the early models, not the bubble-tops everyone's familiar with. Give us the F4U -- one each USN, FAA, and Aeronavale.

The SM.79 was a trimotor; it goes with the bomber releases.

FAA & Aeronaval??

No, no, Chris. :smack:

One F4U from the USMC / 214 (VMF-214) "Black Sheep" and two US Navy versions (one with rockets please!).

...and a Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless please!!! :please:

[csadn]

FAA & Aeronaval??

That was a joke -- much the same way when the P-47 is released, the paint jobs will be: RAF Far East; Brazilian AF; and 21th Sqdn Mexican Air Force.

Of course, given how many paint jobs on a side are essentially identical: It would be more worth Ares's while to have a basic paint scheme, and provide decals for the player to customize with.

[BobP]

Too many planes to build in such a short time.

[Carl_Brisgamer]

To progress WGS we do need to expand the rules to include anti-ship and anti-sub operations. I would imagine an expansion with torpedo attacks and ship targets released with a miniatures set including the B5N Kate, TBF Avenger, SM79 and Bristol Beaufort might sell well.

[Jwar]

Glad to see the Corsair is coming, I can't wait, I remember being 5 years old glued to the tv set watching Robert Conrad play Pappy Boyington in Black Sheep Squadron, and being in love with this aircraft ever since. Course that dates me....

[gully_raker]

Glad to see the Corsair is coming, I can't wait, I remember being 5 years old glued to the tv set watching Robert Conrad play Pappy Boyington in Black Sheep Squadron, and being in love with this aircraft ever since. Course that dates me....

:cheezy: You & a thousand others, Joel!:thumbsup:

[David Manley]

That was a joke -- much the same way when the P-47 is released, the paint jobs will be: RAF Far East; Brazilian AF; and 21th Sqdn Mexican Air Force.

i don't see whats so wrong with an FAA Corsair, we did use quite a few around the world :) Not sure a French one would be that hot a seller so we could allow you two USN, or a navy and marine bird :)

[Marechallannes]

We have a lot of Spitfires and the Beaufighter to crush the Japs from the UK side in the Pacific theater.

I would prefer:

1 US-Navy version with additional fuel tanks

1 USMC version

1 US-Navy version with rockets

[David Manley]

What would be handy would be optional bombs or rockets for all of them (maybe something they could think of for future releases - include (or make available separately) sprues of ordnance with corresponding holes in the undersides of the wings?