WGF Series 7 miniatures now on Pre-Order

**Super Handley** · 12-20-2013 17:49

Curious which Halberstad and which Bristol captures peoples' fancy the most?

**Captain Chum** · 12-20-2013 20:17

Originally Posted by Super Handley

Curious which Halberstad and which Bristol captures peoples' fancy the most?

I like them all but I like the brown and white Bristol and the # 5 Halberstad the most.

**Jager** · 12-21-2013 00:41

I was disappointed that the 1 Bristol painted in standard colours had an over the wing MG mod; certainly used but not common. I'll have to cut it off for standard modding.
Karl

**flash** · 12-21-2013 02:01

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

It still could. The bases in these product shots are just mock ups for advertising. The actual bases might be different.

Any chance of finding out from Andrea or someone at Ares to confirm either way Keith?
The Halb certainly has this 'Roland type' capability; as does the Brisfit I've been informed, be a shame if they haven't but maybe good for AA !!

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-21-2013 02:37

It won't be good for my pocket if they do,

because I have already bought a batch of the Oberst's bases ready for the release, going on the Brisfit existing cards.
Rob.

**Oberst Hajj** · 12-21-2013 06:05

Originally Posted by flash

Any chance of finding out from Andrea or someone at Ares to confirm either way Keith?
The Halb certainly has this 'Roland type' capability; as does the Brisfit I've been informed, be a shame if they haven't but maybe good for AA !!

They are on holiday until the 7th, so I don't expect an answer very soon.

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

It won't be good for my pocket if they do,

because I have already bought a batch of the Oberst's bases ready for the release, going on the Brisfit existing cards.
Rob.

Now Rob, you know those bases would not go to waste. lol

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-21-2013 06:31

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

Now Rob, you know those bases would not go to waste. lol

And that worries me as well.

Rob.

**MoonSylver** · 12-21-2013 20:05

Originally Posted by Super Handley

Curious which Halberstad and which Bristol captures peoples' fancy the most?

Couple of hard choices: For the Bristol I like the 3 tone job the best, but that night fighter is pretty slick too. on the Halb's I had been looking forward to that flame marked Red 3, BUT that orange & yellow stripe job is pretty choice looking...

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-21-2013 23:54

As I already have done the Flame marked red three myself, it has to be the Orange and yellow one for me.
For the same reasons, I have gone for the only Bristol that I have not got which is the three colour one.
Rob.

**TGalante** · 12-26-2013 15:01

So just outta curiosity. When are these coming? I know it say "Jan"... But ares site says "Feb"... Doesn't matter to much, I'm pre-ordering anyway,

**Oberst Hajj** · 12-26-2013 15:27

Okay, they've pushed them a month already. I'll have to update the dates.

**Gallo Rojo** · 12-26-2013 16:03

Originally Posted by Super Handley

Curious which Halberstad and which Bristol captures peoples' fancy the most?

Halberstad: Swarze/Schumm (Niemann/Kolodzicj is too 'circusy', for me, Schfll 23 too boring)

Bristol F2B: Healdman/Beaton would be my first choise -- Arkell/Stagg is cool too

**MoonSylver** · 12-26-2013 16:05

Originally Posted by TGalante

So just outta curiosity. When are these coming? I know it say "Jan"... But ares site says "Feb"... Doesn't matter to much, I'm pre-ordering anyway,

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

Okay, they've pushed them a month already. I'll have to update the dates.

AIIIEEEEE!!!!

**Gallo Rojo** · 12-26-2013 16:06

Originally Posted by TGalante

So just outta curiosity. When are these coming? I know it say "Jan"... But ares site says "Feb"... Doesn't matter to much, I'm pre-ordering anyway,

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

Okay, they've pushed them a month already. I'll have to update the dates.

so... no earlier than March... April if we're lucky

**fast.git** · 12-26-2013 16:08

Originally Posted by Gallo Rojo

so... no earlier than March... April if we're lucky

April wouldn't surprise me... but I'm hoping for late February or early March.

I'm also interested in news on the Series 2 reprints.

**Oberst Hajj** · 12-26-2013 18:20

Originally Posted by fast.git

April wouldn't surprise me... but I'm hoping for late February or early March.

I'm also interested in news on the Series 2 reprints.

I think we will see a pretty quick turn around between Series 7 and the reprint of Series 2. I've already confirmed that they are using the old Nexus molds for Series 2, so there is no delay in the molding part of that project.

VonHope · 12-26-2013 18:26

I love them I cant wait to get them

**fast.git** · 12-26-2013 18:43

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

I think we will see a pretty quick turn around between Series 7 and the reprint of Series 2. I've already confirmed that they are using the old Nexus molds for Series 2, so there is no delay in the molding part of that project.

Excellent...

**Blackronin** · 12-27-2013 03:09

Ooouuuuuuhhhh kkkkkkaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!
My ongoing solo early war campaign will need the Albie II and the Spad 7 pretty soon.....
Just sayin'

**TGalante** · 12-27-2013 05:37

We all shouldn't mind the delay. This just gives us more time to hide more money in those secret wings of glory bank accounts we all hide from our wives... don't tell me I'm the only one who does that?

**Blackronin** · 12-27-2013 05:39

Originally Posted by TGalante

We all shouldn't mind the delay. This just gives us more time to hide more money in those secret wings of glory bank accounts we all hide from our wives... don't tell me I'm the only one who does that?

Sorry... Don't speak English... Don't understand what you are saying...

**fast.git** · 12-27-2013 05:52

Originally Posted by Blackronin

Sorry... Don't speak English... Don't understand what you are saying...

**DanjelRicci** · 01-02-2014 01:22

Uh, they're still coming up quicker than I expected! Neat planes, I really dig the grey Spad S.VII and the bicolor Bristol F.2B Fighter. I should preorder all four models asap!

CaudronMahout · 01-02-2014 20:49

Oooooooooooo, shiny!!!

**Super Handley** · 01-05-2014 15:20

Anyone know the story behind the grey Spad?

**fast.git** · 01-05-2014 16:49

Originally Posted by Super Handley

Anyone know the story behind the grey Spad?

I don't know much... though I found a Wings Palette for this very aircraft: http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/257/9/1

Most 23 Squadron S.VIIs I've seen pictures of are not in this color, however. For example, F-toys has an S.VII in PC-10ish livery, and many of the color plates I've been able to dig up are either PC-10 uppers, camouflaged, or clear-doped fabric In fact, I've seen an S.VII with the same serial on the tail, in clear-doped fabric livery. So, the grey livery could be one person's interpretation of a black and white photo.

I think that's the way I'm leaning.

This site, btw, has some very nice color plates: http://www.wwiaviation.com/gallery-spad-vii.html

**Twisted_terrain** · 01-10-2014 00:37

Originally Posted by Blackronin

Ooouuuuuuhhhh kkkkkkaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!
My ongoing solo early war campaign will need the Albie II and the Spad 7 pretty soon.....
Just sayin'

I should have looked at this thread properly, I was still working on Jan, my solo campaign is gonna be a bit sparce, my xtra camels, albie Dv. & focker tri's are in the order.

That's what I get for trying to save on p&p.

**MoonSylver** · 01-10-2014 13:16

Originally Posted by Super Handley

Anyone know the story behind the grey Spad?

Originally Posted by fast.git

I don't know much... though I found a Wings Palette for this very aircraft: http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/257/9/1

Most 23 Squadron S.VIIs I've seen pictures of are not in this color, however. For example, F-toys has an S.VII in PC-10ish livery, and many of the color plates I've been able to dig up are either PC-10 uppers, camouflaged, or clear-doped fabric In fact, I've seen an S.VII with the same serial on the tail, in clear-doped fabric livery. So, the grey livery could be one person's interpretation of a black and white photo.

I think that's the way I'm leaning.

This site, btw, has some very nice color plates: http://www.wwiaviation.com/gallery-spad-vii.html

I goggle'ed the serial # up recently & got a number of hits on pictures, the unit it flew with & such, but there is no mention of who the pilot was, & I do not believe it is known.

**Beer&pretzels** · 01-20-2014 20:23

Not one to complain, but somewhat disappointed not to see Cochran-Patrick.

**Biggles downunder** · 01-20-2014 22:57

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

I think we will see a pretty quick turn around between Series 7 and the reprint of Series 2. I've already confirmed that they are using the old Nexus molds for Series 2, so there is no delay in the molding part of that project.

Oh no, my credit card just emitted a clearly audible groan

**clipper1801** · 02-01-2014 20:10

Are we still looking at this "February"?

**Doug** · 02-01-2014 23:07

Originally Posted by clipper1801

Are we still looking at this "February"?

Lets hope so!

**Twisted_terrain** · 02-02-2014 02:14

Had a look at the ares site last night, they're going to be releasing some new duel packs with the series 7 minis.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-02-2014 03:37

Interesting. It was hinted at earlier that they may be taking a new angle on marketing.
Rob.

**Blackronin** · 02-02-2014 03:46

Where?
I can't find that info.

**greenalfonzo** · 02-02-2014 06:30

Originally Posted by Twisted_terrain

Had a look at the ares site last night, they're going to be releasing some new duel packs with the series 7 minis.

Oh that's interesting. Different paint schemes from singles? (One can hope!)

**fast.git** · 02-02-2014 07:18

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Interesting. It was hinted at earlier that they may be taking a new angle on marketing.
Rob.

Cool. Hadn't heard that before. Any details available?

**Oberst Hajj** · 02-02-2014 07:50

Yes, should still be Feb.

Originally Posted by Twisted_terrain

Had a look at the ares site last night, they're going to be releasing some new duel packs with the series 7 minis.

I've not heard that either, where can we find this info?

**Twisted_terrain** · 02-02-2014 07:59

Ooops, sorry guys, I was a little worse for wear. It appears airplane packs equate to duel packs through my beer goggles.

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

Yes, should still be Feb.

I've not heard that either, where can we find this info?

**HTRAINo** · 02-06-2014 07:12

Looking forward to trying out a Brisfit. Oooooh the anticipation!!!

Time to roll out the '2-holers' once again.

**fast.git** · 02-08-2014 07:16

Originally Posted by HTRAINo

Looking forward to trying out a Brisfit.

Totally. That and the CL.II are top of my list!

Originally Posted by Beer&pretzels

Not one to complain, but somewhat disappointed not to see Cochran-Patrick.

Agreed. Would have thought he was a rather easy choice, but no matter. Will K-C-P be an easy conversion, I wonder...? Think I need to go answer my own question!

**fast.git** · 02-08-2014 07:30

Originally Posted by fast.git

Will K-C-P be an easy conversion, I wonder...? Think I need to go answer my own question!

Outside of the red & white alternating strips on the nose of the S.VII, it shouldn't be all that difficult... didn't realize his was the SPAD on the front cover of Osprey's Duel #36!