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    Now that we have the BoB craze running rampant throughout the world, does anybody know if Ares is planning to reprint their BoB HE-111 or, better yet, expand their German bomber line? I think it would be great to see either the JU-88 or DO-17...or BOTH...become available.

    I'm also wondering if they plan to produce a set of London playing mats (as opposed to the folded posters); either two-piece set or a combined large version.

    Just curious...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BellMW54 View Post
    Now that we have the BoB craze running rampant throughout the world, does anybody know if Ares is planning to reprint their BoB HE-111 or, better yet, expand their German bomber line? I think it would be great to see either the JU-88 or DO-17...or BOTH...become available.

    I'm also wondering if they plan to produce a set of London playing mats (as opposed to the folded posters); either two-piece set or a combined large version.

    Just curious...
    Don't hold your breath Mike, the official Dornier Do 17Z and Junkers Ju 88A won't be along anytime soon.

    If you paint I would suggest going to the Armaments in Miniature website here http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/armamen.../resin09mm.htm and buying some of Dave Schmid's excellent resin miniatures. You can get the Do 17Z for US$5 and Ju 88A for US$6. Buy some Wings of Glory Messerschmitt Bf 110 miniatures and you can use their bases for your Dorniers and Junkers as well - their wingspans are small enough to use the heavy fighter base. Unofficial stats are available in the file section - http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=2136

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    Thanks, Carl. I'll have to look into these.

    Another thing I've been trying to get my hands on is extra bomber flight stands. Can you recommend a source for those? I've not been very successful...

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    I have the LITKO medium and large Wings of War bases and both are ideal. The Aerodrome Store does have the better version as it comes with altitude discs.

    Neil
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    I have the LITKO medium and large Wings of War bases and both are ideal. The Aerodrome Store does have the better version as it comes with altitude discs.

    Neil
    Website here - http://www.litko.net/categories.php?...d-Wings-of-War

    And of course the Aerdrome accessories versions - http://www.aerodromeaccessories.com/...ht-stands.html

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    There are also the Zvezda Ju.88 kits in 1/200 scale.

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    And, if you get any Ju.88s, there are a few cards: OldGuy59's WWII Axis Bombers & Heavy Fighters Album
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    On the Wings of Glory Facebook page they are saying there will soon be an announcement regarding Do.17z production. Please be soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caveman View Post
    On the Wings of Glory Facebook page they are saying there will soon be an announcement regarding Do.17z production. Please be soon.
    Cool. I have 4 AIM Do.17zs I'll be bringing to Origins.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caveman View Post
    On the Wings of Glory Facebook page they are saying there will soon be an announcement regarding Do.17z production. Please be soon.
    Just a CAD image at the moment, release could be 6-9 months away.

    I have three Do 17Z and a Do 17P but I’ll still buy six official Ares versions.

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    Could there be a medium bomber set on the way? We have heard rumours of an Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 and now a Dornier Do.17Z. What else might be coming?

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    Mike we have a file of the White Cliffs of Dover. click here .
    Just download it and take it to a print shop and print it out 4'x6'.


    Thomas

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    Quote Originally Posted by Naharaht View Post
    Could there be a medium bomber set on the way? We have heard rumours of an Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 and now a Dornier Do.17Z. What else might be coming?
    A Betty and Wellington would also be nice but the two you mention are a good choice.

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    I'm encouraged that they say they are going to be reinforcing just the early war with the next wave. I think it is far better to be able to do a given theater reasonably well rather than getting bits and pieces all over the map and time frame. Yes, my cousin flew a P-38 and my uncle repaired Corsairs and Wildcats on Guadalcanal, so I really want those at some point, but being able to build a campaign holds more long term interest to me.

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    Yes, a Betty and a Wellington would be good choices, also a Boston.

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    A nice brace of German bomber to round off the BoB campaign would be nice.

    HEIII reprint (BoB and possibly a Med variant) With the Wellington

    Do17 (BoB and Med) With the Blenheim

    JU88 (BoB and Winter) With the Mosquito

    Ah the pleasure of dreaming.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    What he said!
    <img src=http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=2554&dateline=1409073309 border=0 alt= />
    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    What he said about what he said!

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    That sounds like a plan to me, even I would get those

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    I had another dream last night:

    SM79 and Beaufort

    G4M Betty and Marauder

    Arado Ar 196 and Swordfish

    Devastator and Kate
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Who would have guessed ?
    À Bristol Blenheim Mk.I
    And the Mk.IV is also planned.
    Such a nice surprise !
    Thank you.
    https://www.facebook.com/WingsOfGlor...type=3&theater


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    Cool. I'll need to have a handful of each!

    Quick question, though... does the nose of the Do.17 look right...? Strikes me as looking more like a Do.217 nose. Might be splitting hairs, I know...

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    Since it appears that Ares is content with one WGS release per year this one will provide a buffer for me to track down more WoW Pacific planes and to fill out my Bolt Action armies. Keeping my fingers crossed for 2019!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fast.git View Post
    does the nose of the Do.17 look right...? Strikes me as looking more like a Do.217 nose.
    The Do.17 Z-10 as shown on the picture is a version with more armament in the nose.
    Ares plans to release another version (might be the regular one).
    The Do.217 looks like the Z-10 but it has more powerful engine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by monse View Post
    The Do.17 Z-10 as shown on the picture is a version with more armament in the nose.
    Ares plans to release another version (might be the regular one).
    The Do.217 looks like the Z-10 but it has more powerful engine.
    Yeah, I get that... not complaining by any means.

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    Incredible !
    The Ju.88 is the third plane of this bombers serie.
    So, Two German bombers : Do.17 and Ju.88
    Great scenarios for Bob and every western, eastern and mediterranean fronts.

    Published on Ares FB :
    “The Junkers Ju.88 was one of the most versatile airplanes used by the Luftwaffe during World War 2, and the project we created for this airplane will allow us to release several versions, from A1 to A14, with different armaments. Scheduled for 2018, this new model is a great addition to the cycle we started with the release of our Battle of Britain Starter Set.”

    https://www.facebook.com/WingsOfGlor...type=3&theater

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    Quote Originally Posted by monse View Post
    Incredible !
    The Ju.88 is the third plane of this bombers serie.
    So, Two German bombers : Do.17 and Ju.88
    Great scenarios for Bob and every western, eastern and mediterranean fronts.

    Published on Ares FB :
    “The Junkers Ju.88 was one of the most versatile airplanes used by the Luftwaffe during World War 2, and the project we created for this airplane will allow us to release several versions, from A1 to A14, with different armaments. Scheduled for 2018, this new model is a great addition to the cycle we started with the release of our Battle of Britain Starter Set.”

    https://www.facebook.com/WingsOfGlor...type=3&theater

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    I suspected as much, JU 88 seemed necessary to make the Battle of Britain reasonably covered and as a transition piece to help cover the post BoB German bombing needs within the game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by monse View Post
    Incredible !
    The Ju.88 is the third plane of this bombers serie.
    So, Two German bombers : Do.17 and Ju.88
    Great scenarios for Bob and every western, eastern and mediterranean fronts.

    Published on Ares FB :
    “The Junkers Ju.88 was one of the most versatile airplanes used by the Luftwaffe during World War 2, and the project we created for this airplane will allow us to release several versions, from A1 to A14, with different armaments. Scheduled for 2018, this new model is a great addition to the cycle we started with the release of our Battle of Britain Starter Set.”

    https://www.facebook.com/WingsOfGlor...type=3&theater

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    Yeah baby 2018 is going to be an expensive year but how great will it be to drop big bucks on these beauties!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carl_Brisgamer View Post
    Yeah baby 2018 is going to be an expensive year but how great will it be to drop big bucks on these beauties!
    Time to start squirreling away for 2018 releases. Paying the bill will hurt momentarily but the pleasure these planes will bring will last decades.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dawn Patrol View Post
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    I'm encouraged that they say they are going to be reinforcing just the early war with the next wave. I think it is far better to be able to do a given theater reasonably well rather than getting bits and pieces all over the map and time frame. Yes, my cousin flew a P-38 and my uncle repaired Corsairs and Wildcats on Guadalcanal, so I really want those at some point, but being able to build a campaign holds more long term interest to me.
    I concur with what you're saying, but I have to ask ... is that an image of the Dornier 17Z ARES intends to produce to support their BOB campaign series? It looks like a night fighter. I would much prefer the earlier, more common "bubble-front" bomber. Or did I miss something in previous discussions?

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    Here is the answer of Ares about the Do.17 :
    We will have different variants, here one is shown.

    https://www.facebook.com/WingsOfGlor...type=3&theater

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    The Dornier Do.17Z-10 shown was a nightfighter version produced after the Battle of Britain was over. I trust that the other model will be a bomber version with a 'glazed nose'.

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    Well since there are no official models here are my AIM Betty's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobP View Post
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    Well since there are no official models here are my AIM Betty's.
    Nice planes! The Betty is as iconic to the PTO for the Japanese as any of their planes other than the Zero itself. I am sure once Ares shifts focus to the PTO for miniature releases, the Betty will have its spot as an official model. Personally, I hope to see the Betty, Nick, Oscar, Tojo, and Kate join the Japanese Forces at some point in the future.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Naharaht View Post
    There are also the Zvezda Ju.88 kits in 1/200 scale.
    got some and with a bit of tweaking they can look good


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
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    Quote Originally Posted by P-51D View Post
    Nice planes! The Betty is as iconic to the PTO for the Japanese as any of their planes other than the Zero itself. I am sure once Ares shifts focus to the PTO for miniature releases, the Betty will have its spot as an official model. Personally, I hope to see the Betty, Nick, Oscar, Tojo, and Kate join the Japanese Forces at some point in the future.
    I really hope you're right! We need more Japanese planes!!

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    Hmmm... While we wait for Ares to put out official versions, I wonder how close these will be? Perhaps a new maneuver deck?

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    There may need to be some house rules for this card.
    The Bombardier can lock the front upper mg in place, and the pilot can fire it straight ahead, while the Bombardier fires the ventral front mg.
    And you might consider the rear three arcs as a single position, picking one target per phase, rather than the 'normal' two phase move from position to position.
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    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Thanks for the cards, Mike! This is what we needed.
    Rep rockets launched!
    <img src=http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=2554&dateline=1409073309 border=0 alt= />
    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGuy59 View Post
    Hmmm... While we wait for Ares to put out official versions, I wonder how close these will be? Perhaps a new maneuver deck?

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    There may need to be some house rules for this card.
    The Bombardier can lock the front upper mg in place, and the pilot can fire it straight ahead, while the Bombardier fires the ventral front mg.
    And you might consider the rear three arcs as a single position, picking one target per phase, rather than the 'normal' two phase move from position to position.
    WOW! Thanks Mike ... these are GREAT!! Yes, I'm sidling up with Andrzej and tossing some reps your way!!!

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    Another masterpiece. Mike should have some bullet hole battle damage showing on his planes on the cards from our REP guns!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Naharaht View Post
    The Dornier Do.17Z-10 shown was a nightfighter version produced after the Battle of Britain was over. I trust that the other model will be a bomber version with a 'glazed nose'.
    Thanks David. That's what I was hoping to hear. I can't wait to see a few of the Junkers and Dorniers trying to fly over my Channel!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    Another masterpiece. Mike should have some bullet hole battle damage showing on his planes on the cards from our REP guns!
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    Yeah. A bit of REP was caught. Thankfully, the Do.17 has a bit of armor and self-sealing tanks.
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Great work on the Dornier Do.17Z cards, Mike!

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    Just spotted this thread, Great cards for the Dornier Mike, rep inbound!

    Lest we forget

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGuy59 View Post
    Hmmm... While we wait for Ares to put out official versions, I wonder how close these will be? Perhaps a new maneuver deck?

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    There may need to be some house rules for this card.
    The Bombardier can lock the front upper mg in place, and the pilot can fire it straight ahead, while the Bombardier fires the ventral front mg.
    And you might consider the rear three arcs as a single position, picking one target per phase, rather than the 'normal' two phase move from position to position.
    Just saw this when looking for Do 17 cards, Great Job!



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