Preview of WW1 bombers and Series 5 models

[Angiolillo]

Here an article on "Gioconomicon":

http://www.gioconomicon.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5664

It is in Italian, but the words "Galleria fotografica" on line 6 go to a rich photogallery of 45 pictures.

All the best!

Andrea

[Coog]

Those look great. Can't wait to get my hands on some. Thanks for the post Angiolillo!

[check6]

http://www.gioconomicon.net/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=thumbnails&album=276

here is the direct link to the bombers, the series V prototypes, and the rain of destruction box.

[The Cowman]

Very Awesome Andrea! I think I just got quite a bit of drool on my keyboard and will have to be buying a new one now! :D

Thanks for sharing the link with us!

[kaufschtick]

Very Awesome Andrea! I think I just got quite a bit of drool on my keyboard and will have to be buying a new one now! :D

Thanks for sharing the link with us!

Holy Crap! I damn near spilled my beer on the keyboard!

That's freakin' AWSOME! :cool:

How about I just sent you all of my money right now...wait, my wife might see this...forget I said that (but I still mean it).;)

[Attila57]

Great!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Impressive. Just send them to me now ,just as they are. I will paint my own.:cool:
Thanks for the heads up Andrea.:)
Rob.

[ara398]

Thanks for that Andrea... stunning!

What really took my breath away was the boxart for "Rain of Destruction" - that's a whole new level of artistry compared to previous boxes. Is it the same artist?

Regards,
Adrian

[IRM]

The bombers look great (with the added bonus that they'll be far lighter than the metal kits) and the early war fighters will be great additions to the range, particularly after the DH2s myself. Cheers, Andrea.

[Angiolillo]

Yes, it's always Vincenzo Auletta! ;)

[Archidamus]

These look great Andrea - can't wait for DH2 vs EIII dogfights!

Thanks for sharing

[flash]

Thanks Andrea - fantastic to see a glimpse of the future models. I will start saving now...(again!)

[Skullduggery]

I can't wait to get my hands on them.

[Steve]

I'm looking forward to these, thanks Andrea.

[Burt]

Can't wait to have a couple of these behomeths flying across the table.
Don

[Naharaht]

They look good, well done!

[gregbond77]

Thank you for sharing the pictures Andrea. All of the aircraft look STUNNING. I will start saving my money now or right after I buy the Revised Delux Edition.

[Wolfbiter]

Exciting stuff! I particularly like the Gotha. Thanks for sharing!

[MayorJim]

Looks like an eindecker and some bombers...v e r y neat! Would like to see them with some paint, but I can wait ...heck, still waiting on the deluxe set ver.2

[Kahlerclan]

Looks like the bombers have large pegs (like the balloons?) Great job - like everyone else I HATE WAITING

[robotwizard]

They look great! Love the bombers...

[Mike White]

OK. So common sense says ... 1) I have just managed to smuggle all of Series IV in without my wife murdering me so I can 2) buy the Deluxe Edition when it arrives, hopefully not too soon, and 3) wait patiently for Series V and then 4) the Bombers through 2011 & 2012 spreading my spending like a sensible person in this era of financial constraint.

Hang on ... no I can't! I want these, and I want them now!!!

[von Auerbergh]

Lovely toys ... I really need these bombers :)
Any ideas, what they may cost?

Cheers,
Bernhard

[Kookaburra]

Great.

[usmc1855]

Outstanding!

[WilliamBarkerVC]

Very exciting! Can't wait to be able to get them all!

[Shiraz68]

Not wanting to sound like a spoilt child..... but 'I want them NOW'...

It looks like I will have to make do with Skytrex & Reviresco models in the meantime due to the looooooonnnng wait we will have for them to be released. The anticipation is just too much!

[sucklingpig]

These look great! It seems like these may be out sooner than anticipated? Maybe I'm just optimistic.

[tuladin]

Does this mean that Series 5 and the bombers are coming out at the same time? (my wallet is wimpering at the very thought...)

[franc3555]

wings of war rain of destruction ... humm very interesting.

Plane like B-17 ?

[RonaldRS]

thay look good!!!got to get!!!

[DaveZee]

Can't wait to get them... :)

[MayorJim]

Lovely toys ... I really need these bombers :)
Any ideas, what they may cost?

Cheers,
Bernhard

I would imagine that they would be priced between a 2 seater and a balloon, but much closer to the 2 seater...so, I'm hoping they'd come in around US$20. each. That would be affordable. The Series IV came in at US$13. each...no price difference between single seaters and 2 seaters...so there's a chance they could even come in at a few bucks less than US$20...that would be even better!

[Cujo8-1]

I too am really looking forward to the bomber models. This is all good stuff!

[Justin3.14]

I can't wait to get my mits on a couple of bombers!!!
Or,
I can't wait to riddle a bunch a' bombers with bullets!!!

Tally Ho!!

[Grey Knight]

very nice job,can't wait to get those.love the gotha!

[Doug]

I will have to be the devils advocate here, I have been waiting for 2 years for WoW Series 5 when I have them in my in my hand at the games store is when I will acknowledge their out. However on the positive side looks like it could be an expencive year. Will have to reduce the debt on my credit card NOW!

[MayorJim]

I will have to be the devils advocate here, I have been waiting for 2 years for WoW Series 5 when I have them in my in my hand at the games store is when I will acknowledge their out. However on the positive side looks like it could be an expencive year. Will have to reduce the debt on my credit card NOW!

Um...did you skip series 3 and 4? :D I believe that "waiting" is what makes us all stick together here...we wouldn't have anything to grumble about if the darned planes came out at a reasonably paced, on time schedule...and of course included every plane every one wants!

[RJB]

Looks good:D
I wonder how long it will be before we see them in the shops?

[grumpybear]

WOW the sooner the better

[Diamondback]

wings of war rain of destruction ... humm very interesting.

Plane like B-17 ?

Sounds like 2-engine birds only at this point.

*dreaming of a "WoW WWII: Giants" set with an Me264 Amerikabomber, G10N1 Fugaku and XB-36... and maybe a "Weird Wings" set with the Horten and Northrop flying-wings, and assorted other Projects & Prototypes*

[Naharaht]

I cannot see that ever happening, Diamondback. There are too many conventional aircraft that people would like to see first.

[Diamondback]

I didn't say anything beyond "dream", did I?LOL We gotta get past the industry as a whole's resistance to 4-engine types first... and I'd like to see the B-17 and B-24 escort-gunship conversions too, along with the inline-reengined B-17 testbed. (Sadly, while the latter showed great potential to improve over "standard", it was destroyed in a hangar fire before any usable data could be gathered. I've long thought the re-engine and up-gun should've been tried together...)

[Gamewyzard]

WOW! I just informed the wife to get a mortgage on the house! ;) I can hardly wait to see these in my collection.

Art

[baronvontigger]

Oh well ther goes the nest egg. lol

[Justin3.14]

Early July rings a bell.
DANG!! I can't wait!

[Dom S]

Yeah, this year's press release said June for the bombers, with Series 5 some time after that.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Yeah, this year's press release said June for the bombers, with Series 5 some time after that.

It will be all over by Christmas then.:rolleyes:
Rob.

[Canuck]

It will be all over by Christmas then.:rolleyes:
Rob.

That's the problem with you Rob: overly blood optimistic.:rolleyes: Ooops sorry about that,:o just saw that you didn't mention which Christmas. In that case, you're spot on.

[Diamondback]

On the other hand...

'Til it either hits my LGS shelves or preorder at CSI, 12-7 or Miniature Market it's vaporware, which means I have no idea why I'm starting to feed this year's announcements into my tracking spreadsheet. LOL

[Flying Officer Kyte]

That's the problem with you Rob: overly blood optimistic.:rolleyes: Ooops sorry about that,:o just saw that you didn't mention which Christmas. In that case, you're spot on.

That is not the only similarity with the Great War that I have noticed from Nexus. The way the rumour of new planes that do not arrive at the front for when they have been promised, and then the supply running out before demand is satisfied, also rings a bell. The only difference to the Great war that I can see is that the Americans get theirs first instead of having to wait for them.:)
Rob.

[Diamondback]

I dunno, if the current Checkbouncer in Chief keeps it up we may go down and take everyone else with us so bad China will be eating all our lunches...

[Hunter]

Although I'm still working on completing my aquisition of all of the first 4 series, I am just feeling woozy (probably just altitude sickness) at the anticipation of the Series IV set and, especially, the BOMBERS! I can not wait until they are out. Then future bombers released like the H-P 0/400, Friedrickshaven or Staaken, perhaps a Caudron G or R series. Heck, as long as I'm just a wishin' why not ask for a Russian Miromets 4 engine bomber.

Andrea, you've got a fabulous game here!

[sparty]

Bombers....I've got chills thinking about all the opportunities this will present to really draw in those non-believers at demos. The pure shock factor alone for their size is going to bring people by the tables. The game itself and the simple elegance will blow people away.

[Naharaht]

"All over by Christmas" isn't that what they said about the World Wars and they lasted years.

[Oberst Hajj]

Bombers....I've got chills thinking about all the opportunities this will present to really draw in those non-believers at demos. The pure shock factor alone for their size is going to bring people by the tables. The game itself and the simple elegance will blow people away.

Yeah, that is my hope with running some 4 bomber games at Origins. That and a 1/144 scale zeppelin ;)

[MayorJim]

Yeah, that is my hope with running some 4 bomber games at Origins. That and a 1/144 scale zeppelin ;)

Keith,
I didn't know you were bringing a Zepppelin too? This will be a fun Origins!

[CappyTom]

Yeah, that is my hope with running some 4 bomber games at Origins. That and a 1/144 scale zeppelin ;)

I can hardly wait.:D

[Oberst Hajj]

Keith,
I didn't know you were bringing a Zepppelin too? This will be a fun Origins!

You are bringing one as well?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

"All over by Christmas" isn't that what they said about the World Wars and they lasted years.

Glad you got my little bon mot. David.
Rob.

[Timothy Pray]

What IS the official release date?

[wargamer]

What IS the official release date?

"this year" so it could be anytime this year, or since they didn't say 2011, any year hereafter.

Have faith, maybe someone at the distributer will gain some sense and get things out in a more timely manner. As unlikely as that seems.

[Baldrick62]

What IS the official release date?

How long is a piece of string?

[grumpybear]

How long is a piece of string?

From one end to the other. When they are here they are here.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Some time before the end of this year is the best guess. You will find that release dates as given by Nexus are a movable feast, explained away by such factors as, a Volcanic erruption in Iceland, ship lost at sea, cardboard shortage at the printers, et al. Quite a suprise to anyone who is new to the game, and is used to the normal way of manufacture. Supply and demand is another interesting topic which we have debated ad nausiam on this drome with no effect on the surreal world that is the Nexus. By jove I feel better now I've said that.:rolleyes:
Rob.

[Baldrick62]

Rob,
You forgot 'the dog ate my homework' and 'a gorilla came in through the window and knocked over the milk'! Still, anticipation is a wonderful motivator, and in the meantime there are always repaints, conversions and scratchbuilds to tide us over.

[Timothy Pray]

Well... With all due respect to you gentlemen, I am not cheered up by anything anyone here has said. Could no one have lied and said "mid May"?

[Diamondback]

Timothy, the chief virtue of pessimism: often irritated, seldom unpleasantly surprised.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Well said Restricted of Washington.;)
Rob.

[Diamondback]

LOL Rob, just like my paranoia about "Personal Counterintelligence," that too was born of necessity in keeping the young lady who had entrusted herself to my care alive.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

.
LOL Rob, just like my paranoia about "Personal Counterintelligence," that too was born of necessity in keeping the young lady who had entrusted herself to my care alive.

Remember the old saying. Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they arn't out to get you.:eek:
Rob.

[Diamondback]

LOL I was always taught that "Paranoia is simply a state of heightened awareness" and "it's not 'paranoia' if there really is someone out to get you". :P

[schoon]

Eindeckers and bombers.

I'm overjoyed regardless of when then come out!

[Hunter]

LOL I was always taught that "Paranoia is simply a state of heightened awareness" and "it's not 'paranoia' if there really is someone out to get you". :P

Yes

[MayorJim]

I'm thinking end of June...this year. nexus site didn't have any news last time I checked; but my dog said it was true :D

[greenalfonzo]

At the very least we should have a preview of all the different schemes.

[MayorJim]

At the very least we should have a preview of all the different schemes.

Good idea Kev...would help in purchasing decisions at the least.

[fist]

i be happy with restock of old model types

[Hunter]

I'm thinking end of June...this year. nexus site didn't have any news last time I checked; but my dog said it was true :D

I... I believe him.

[Doug]

Well we are nearly into the middle of May........!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I'm thinking end of June...this year. nexus site didn't have any news last time I checked; but my dog said it was true :D

Spot on Jim. Your dog has never been wrong yet. I think he gets his information direct from Nexus. In fact when it coms to predictions he is absolutely the
dog's b.....ks. Tes...les. Awe nuts. ;)
Rob.

[P-51D]

I just want a Rickenbacker, let alone new stuff. This stuff is harder to get than many collectible games I collect!!

[Diamondback]

Seriously? Think my LGS still has one--want me to check? If you do and I do, you're on the hook for MSRP plus sales-tax plus shipping--if you have a surplus list on Forumini, maybe we can work somethin' out.

[Brobin]

I just want a Rickenbacker, let alone new stuff. This stuff is harder to get than many collectible games I collect!!

There is one on Fleabay at the momment:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wings-War-Series-1-Spad-XIII-Rickenbake-/310244583460?pt=UK_Toys_Games_Games&hash=item483c04a824

I admit that it is UK but postage to the US should not be too bad

[Boney10]

Well... With all due respect to you gentlemen, I am not cheered up by anything anyone here has said. Could no one have lied and said "mid May"?

Mid June matey...honest :lol::p:dazed::brickwal: well you did say to lie :thumbsup:

[P-51D]

Seriously? Think my LGS still has one--want me to check? If you do and I do, you're on the hook for MSRP plus sales-tax plus shipping--if you have a surplus list on Forumini, maybe we can work somethin' out.

Sounds good to me!! Let me know if they have it! Whether cash or trade we can work something out!

[Elfving71]

Sweet can't wait to play them.

[skystalker]

Bomber pics have been posted at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wow_nexus/photos/album/2001105960/pic/list?prop=eupdate and they look pretty good!

[Kaiser]

Bob your link doesn't work.
But i guess this are some of the new bombers?
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/1011819/wings-of-war-miniatures
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/1011820/wings-of-war-miniatures
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/1011821/wings-of-war-miniatures

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Good one Daniel. That is the first time I have seen them in colour. The earlier releases were only in the raw materials.
Rob.

[Burt]

Pretty cool.
Make note, see bank manager.:)
Don

[Dan-Sam]

Nice small-big planes. Where is my wallet?

[Baldrick62]

Interesting colour scheme on the Gotha! I've seen a reproduced photo of a Kagohl 3 line-up, with 670/16 as the only light-coloured aircraft while all the others visible (8 by my count) have dark camouflaged night schemes. While lozenge wing fabric is discernible on some of the dark machines, from the angle of the shot and quality of the repro it's difficult to tell whether 670/16 has 'sky' or lozenge fabric covered wings, but an accompanying artist's colour plate shows lozenge, so happy to go with that.

The real problem for this schizophrenic Gotha is that 670/16 is a Gotha G.V, and the model shown is, by the depth of the engine nacelles which extend down onto the lower wing and the simplified tail bracing strut, very obviously a Gotha G.IV.:confused: Still, I'm looking forward to the (eventual) release, and will just have to get out the paintbrush!

[tuladin]

Looks like the pegs are as the same diameter as ones in Balloon Busters.

[Bartman]

I saw these on BGG earlier. Very nice looking.

I'm not sure why, but I just can't get as excited for these bombers. I don't own FotG, so I am not sure how much they add to the game. I admit I could be missing out here.

I am much more anxious for the series 5 WWI and series 3 WWII minis.
The series 5 especially will be exciting as I can finally get a campaign going from earliest war to late.

[skystalker]

Kaiser.....sorry about the link not working as it works for me, but maybe you have to be subscribed to the WOW page on Yahoo? The shots that you linked on BGG on the same pictures that are at Yahoo though, and they look like they will add a new dimension, so to speak, to the game :-)

[Ginarley]

Woohoo progress :) I can't wait to get these guys in the air. I note there aren't any pilots/gunners on the minis - I wonder if they will add those later?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Woohoo progress :) I can't wait to get these guys in the air. I note there aren't any pilots/gunners on the minis - I wonder if they will add those later?

Personally Ian, I'd rather add my own than suffer plague of the amorphous blobs again.
Rob.

[Angiolillo]

Bomber pics have been posted at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wow_nexus/photos/album/2001105960/pic/list?prop=eupdate and they look pretty good!

As you correctly say later, the album can be seen only by people that subscribed and are logged to the WoW Yahoo Discussion Group.
There is also a second album for WW2 bombers:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wow_nexus/photos/album/1051993157/pic/list
Most of the pictures (but not all the 8 color schemes) are actually on BGG too.


Interesting colour scheme on the Gotha! I've seen a reproduced photo of a Kagohl 3 line-up, with 670/16 as the only light-coloured aircraft while all the others visible (8 by my count) have dark camouflaged night schemes. While lozenge wing fabric is discernible on some of the dark machines, from the angle of the shot and quality of the repro it's difficult to tell whether 670/16 has 'sky' or lozenge fabric covered wings, but an accompanying artist's colour plate shows lozenge, so happy to go with that.

I can not help with the version details. Anyway I can say that Nexus is always looking for very different color schemes for the planes released, both for game purposes (as game "tokens" the planes are better recognized by the players) and because similar color schemes that the enthusiasts want can be more easily obtained with some repaint. This is why the clear G.V has been included. But the other is quite obvuously dark night camouflaged. The picture is in the album above, anyway here you have it:

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/12936476/sn/1626770085/name/WOW157B+Right+Side+View.jpg

[Baldrick62]

Andrea,
Thanks; I realise that your involvement is as the game designer (more power to your elbow) rather than anything to do with what are, from a commercial point of view, 'game tokens', and I accept the visual appeal of strikingly coloured and different looking game tokens to attract sales. I'm just a little disappointed on Nexus' part that they have compromised so much on historical accuracy. Gotha 'KZ' 947/16 is like 670/16 a G.V, so labelling is correct, but the model itself is actually a Gotha G.IV.
Not that I won't be buying, just that I'll be repainting!

[Doug]

The DoW series looks ready for release are they in production now?

[Angiolillo]

DoW Series 3 has been already produced, for the rest the process is going on.

What I meant is that I am quite involved in the choice of versions and color schemes and such, but not in the modelling - so I choosed as by guidelines two very different G.Vs, but if details of the G.IV have been modelled instead I can not help that.


:thumbsup: G'day Chaps!
here is one of the darker lozenge camo Gotha that Angiollio posted on the Aerodrome Forum.

And on this very forum too ;):

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?2676-Preview-of-WW1-bombers-and-Series-5-models/page2

[Diamondback]

Signor A., were the two Gothas based on the Korth and Aschoff cards in Flight of the Giants, or two all-new versions? Also, are the French and Italian Capronis and the He111s and B-25s all units with cards in the box-sets, or completely new?

Thanks!

[Okie]

I must say that I'm waiting with baited breath. Why does it always take so long???:guns::crash::fokker: Okie

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I must say that I'm waiting with baited breath. Why does it always take so long???:guns::crash::fokker: Okie

Steve old chap, you have just asked the Million Dollar question.:confused: We have been debating that one for years without getting an answer.:deadhorse::brickwal: I have given up on that one:surrender: and gone on to easier conundrums such as," How long is a piece of string":lol:.
Rob.

[Angiolillo]

Models come from boxes, not new versions. WWI from "Flight of the Giants", WW2 gfrom "Rain of Destructions". They will come with base, card, management card, maneuvre deck.

[CappyTom]

Models come from boxes, not new versions. WWI from "Flight of the Giants", WW2 gfrom "Rain of Destructions". They will come with base, card, management card, maneuvre deck.

Thanks Andrea:thumbsup:, All my funds are tapped out till after Origins so it makes the waiting easier than hunting for money and everyone snatching them up:eek::mad:.

:salute:
Tom

[Hunter]

Just rolling over...no one has awakened me yet to tell me they're here...so I'm going back to my nap.
- Rip van Winkle

[Diamondback]

Models come from boxes, not new versions. WWI from "Flight of the Giants", WW2 gfrom "Rain of Destructions". They will come with base, card, management card, maneuvre deck.
Thanks, Maestro!

[Skullduggery]

I just saw that FRP games is taking preorders for the WWI bombers.

[Zoe Brain]

I just saw that FRP games is taking preorders for the WWI bombers.

$34 reduced to $27.91

[Voss]

Thanks for the heads up!!!
1 of each now on order.
Now I must go camp at the mailbox!

Voss

[greenalfonzo]

$34 reduced to $27.91

Not bad! Thanks for the heads up!

[Kaiser]

Hmm no german shop has WoG as pre-orders.

[Jager]

Nothing on the Alliance site yet either.
Karl

[Dwarflord22]

I just saw that FRP games is taking preorders for the WWI bombers.

Nice find! It's nice to know how much they will be selling for :thumbsup:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Nice find! It's nice to know how much they will be selling for :thumbsup:

Yes it is, and a better price than I was expecting. Now where can we place a pre order here in Dear old Blighty?
Got to get my Christmas pressies in the pipeline even if Santa is going to be a bit late delivering. Still what can you expect. There is a war on you know.
Kyte.

[Hunter]

I just saw that FRP games is taking preorders for the WWI bombers.

A couple of days ago I got an email from FRP saying that they had problems with filling my pre-order (from August), for the WWII series and were refunding my money. They didn't elaborate as to what the problems were. So I hope you guys get your bombers okay.

[Burt]

This was posted by Andrea for Yahoo Groups today

In Nervesa della battaglia, on the shores of the Piave river where Italians and Austrains fought for years, and just downhill from the Montello where our Ace of Aces Francesco Baracca was found after being shot down, Mr. Zanardo is building a flying Caproni Ca.3, to be added to his collection ranging from a replica Dr.I to Baracca's SPAD XIII:

http://webcommunity.ilvolo.it/caproni-ca3-replica-johnathan-collection-t13607.html

More on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz2c8m1gJmw

This is not a real new, his work has bein going on for long and it has not come to the end yet.

But it is a nice introduction to tell that several thousands of chilometres east of there, the production of WGF Capronis and Gothas is almost finished. A few more weeks for packaging and shipping and they will be released. 4 of them, the ones illustrated there

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/images/thing/108842/wings-of-glory-ww1-bombers-rules-pack

sold in individual packages with their base, maneuvre cards, management card, plane card, counters and essential rules.

This is just a little insight for you. Precise released date and data will surely come at due point from Ares.

All the best,

Andrea

[wargamer]

Very good news.

[Bluedevil]

* Takes hammer...walks to piggy-bank...*:p

Great news Andrea! Tthanks!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

The building of a giant like that is awe inspiring. The largest project that I ever took part in was building a sail boat, and that was what seemed like a big project at the time.
Thanks for the heads up on this one Don.
Rob.

[gully_raker]

:thumbsup: Looks like the Feb/March release date should be easily achievable & that great news:)

[itchy]

Fantastic ,just can't wait even thinking of getting into ww2 as well now

[Oberst Hajj]

:thumbsup: Looks like the Feb/March release date should be easily achievable & that great news:)

Except they were listed as a January release :p

[Dan-Sam]

Except they were listed as a January release :p
According to this report (http://www.aresgames.eu/535)on Ares Games website is the January term real for WWI bombers ;)

[Kaiser]

Wow great! IIRC this would be the only WWI replica of a bomber which is able to fly.

[Marechallannes]

According to this report (http://www.aresgames.eu/535)on Ares Games website is the January term real for WWI bombers ;)

Thanks for the info, Dan Sam.:salute:

I WANT TO PREORDER NOW!:mad:

[Oberst Hajj]

That report is out of date. They update their Upcoming Products page (http://www.aresgames.eu/upcoming-products) more often. They are not showing for Jan or Feb right now.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

That report is out of date. They update their Upcoming Products page (http://www.aresgames.eu/upcoming-products) more often. They are not showing for Jan or Feb right now.

Have we not been here before Herr Oberst?
Rob.

[David Manley]

Have we not been here before Herr Oberst?

http://www.lowdensitylifestyle.com/media/uploads/2011/02/groundhog-day.jpg

:)

(but I hope not!)

[Timothy Pray]

Can anyone give an update on whatever became of the beautiful early war planes that were due to be released? Is Ares going to make them? Are others beyond that planned? I IRC Tripes and Hanriots were series 6 planes... what were the German planes?

[Diamondback]

I need to shoot Bill a note, but so far 12-7, Min Market and CSI don't even have the Starter that I've seen--and MM still has the 4 in the Starter listed as singles like they were originally planned.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

The original list wae as follows Tim. :-

Series 5. Morane Sauliner N. Fokker E3. Airco DH2. Halberstadt DIII.

Series 6. Sopwith Triplane. Aviatik DI. Hanriot HDI. Siemans Schukert DIII.

Series 7. F2B Bristol Fighter. CI. II over which some confusion, and no other named machines.
Rob.

[Timothy Pray]

Thank you Rob,

Is Ares planing to make any of these planes? Are there going to be new decks? What is a GCI?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Thank you Rob,

Is Ares planing to make any of these planes? Are there going to be new decks? What is a GCI?

No one knows the answer to your first question Tim. Decks are already available in the Blister packs for these aircraft. GCI is my bad typing. I have amended it, but as I said in my post, no one is quite sure.
Rob.

[Oberst Hajj]

I would be willing to bet that we still will see those planes come out as minis. The order could be mixed up a bit though.

[Watchdog]

*sighs and goes to save money for the bombers*

I hope series 5/6 planes get released too, since I still lack that official Aviatik Berg D.I miniature.

[bsmith13]

GCI is my bad typing.

I beg to differ. GCI stands for Ground Control Intercept, and it is a force multiplier that the foundation of Command and Control (C2). C2 allows airpower to become the truly focused and terrible weapon envisioned by Douhet and Mitchell (among others). GCI was first effectively used at the Battle of Britain, and continues in today as Ground Tactical Air Control System units, or Airborne Early Warning units.

But that's probably for another thread. I'm excited about any new minis! It's been too long.