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Miniatures Adventure => Weird Wars => Topic started by: Agis on March 07, 2009, 09:31:35 PM
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Hi again,
The British and Commonwealth Vehicle Compendium was published last week and is again going strong at the Wargames Vault.
Thanks to everyone who bought a copy!
But I also continued to work on other projects. I worked on some US vehicles (more next week) and some Gear Krieg models.
http://www.agisn.de/html/gear_krieg.html (http://www.agisn.de/html/gear_krieg.html)
Some teaser pics:
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/British_Force_3.jpg)
1942: A British Cavalier Mk I (Infantry Walker Mk VIII A) on a Night patrol.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/GK_British_2.jpg)
Roundhead Mk I (Infantry Walker Mk XII A) and Cavalier Mk I (Infantry Walker Mk VIII A) in Desert Camo
More as usual on my website...
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Great! Love the blue-grey ::)
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Fantastic! And that which minis in that small scale, amazing. :o
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He, he! Thanks, I am on it! Expect more next weekend...
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awesome Agis! as usual!
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Excellent work as always.
Sorry, my WWII knowledge isn't what it should be, but why are British "desert rat" walkers bearing the dutch flag? You know, given that they fought each other.
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Excellent work as always.
Sorry, my WWII knowledge isn't what it should be, but why are British "desert rat" walkers bearing the dutch flag? You know, given that they fought each other.
Just some company marking...
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More pics!
This time the good old mid war PzKpf VI Ausführung E Thor
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Maus_and_PzKpf_VI_Ausfuhrung_E_Thor.jpg)
PzKpf VI Ausführung E Thor (by DP 9; Crewman by Peter Pig) with Maus (by Peter Pig; Crewman and laser by DP9)
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Thor_at_Night_2.jpg)
at night in Stalingrad...
(http://www.agisn.de/PzKpf_VI_Ausfuhrung_E_Thor_1.jpg)
More as usual on my website!
http://www.agisn.de/html/gear_krieg.html (http://www.agisn.de/html/gear_krieg.html)
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Hi again,
some more preview pictures to show what you can expect from the book...
:)
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/US_group.jpg)
And a M12A1 Longstreet walker in vehicle mode!
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/M12A1_Longstreet.jpg)
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Greatt !
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god, the'yre awesome! :) congratulations!
I like those Mechtanks!
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:)Thanks guys! More will follow soon!
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mmm I went to the DP9 online store.. they've really niche mechs (gear krieg and others) but tey have really high prices... those walkers are around 18$ each one! isn't it a bit... excessive?
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mmm I went to the DP9 online store.. they've really niche mechs (gear krieg and others) but tey have really high prices... those walkers are around 18$ each one! isn't it a bit... excessive?
DP9s pricing policy is absolutely there own.
So no comment from me! :)
However: Having bought 15mm miniatures (both infantry and AFVs) from almost every mini company around I can assure you that the DP9 models are some of the best, the casting quality was always very high and the sculpts are great. Most walkers (Cavalier, Early, Loki and Walküre) have a detailed cockpit interior and all kits are multipart kits which enables you to build between 2 and 3 variants!
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ah... really interesting...
I mean, they're quite expensive, but not so much... if you tell me so, I can think about it... :P
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ah... really interesting...
I mean, they're quite expensive, but not so much... if you tell me so, I can think about it... :P
Try one and judge by yourself! ;)
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Hi again!
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/US_M12A2_Longstreet_Pacific.jpg)
April 1945: "Yellow Fever"; a M12A2 General Longstreet Combat Walker is supporting the 3rd Amphibious Corps near Hagushi beach of western Okinawa
Combat walker by DP9; USMC Infantry by Skytrex
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/US_M12A2_Longstreet_1.jpg)
more on my website... ;)
http://www.agisn.de/html/gear_krieg.html (http://www.agisn.de/html/gear_krieg.html)
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hahaha, I really like it!!!
Actually, i didn't realized that you are THAT agis... I really LOVE your site, and I know it from centuries! :) that's an honor!
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hahaha, I really like it!!!
Actually, i didn't realized that you are THAT agis... I really LOVE your site, and I know it from centuries! :) that's an honor!
Ahh, there aren't that much Agis around. (In fact I have never met another Agis...)
Gear Krieg really is a nice setting. For me it is serious enough to not get ridiculous, but still takes away a bit of the bitterness of all WW II games!
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And more Gear Krieg goodness...
This time a focus on the USMC supported by some Gears!
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/USMC_2.jpg)
(http://www.agisn.de/Early_M11A1_scenic.jpg)
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Early_M11A2.jpg)
(http://www.agisn.de/Early_M11A1.jpg)
and some Fallschirmj?ger and a Loki walker on Crete...
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Crete_Gear.jpg)
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Beautiful work Agis
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A German Raketentruppe is preparing the next assault together with a Thor walker.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/German_Raketentruppe_4.jpg)
(http://www.agisn.de/German_Raketentruppe_2.jpg)
A fully equipped Raketentruppe squad was a dangerous enemy to every allied troop. Dressed in leather flight suits and riding into battle on the Vossler rocket pack, they were anything but subtle.
Used only for the most important of operations, they wore heavy armour and carried the latest in automatic weapons and demolition charges. Due to their specialized mode of transport these units always deployed in small numbers.
Minis from DP9.
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Ok so let's have all of this in 28mm then please!!!!!!!
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Ok so let's have all of this in 28mm then please!!!!!!!
LOL, thanks!
:)
Well DP9 will not produce this in 28mm, but there is always Pulp minis, or?
See my conversion and "How To" here:
http://www.agisn.de/html/pulp.html (http://www.agisn.de/html/pulp.html)
and:
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/German_Rocket_Troops_Gr2sm.jpg)
Works for me!
My World at War: Gear Krieg book will cover rules for both individually based 54-20mm minis and group based 15-6mm minis!
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i know I love the stuff but it sucks its not in 28mm
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i know I love the stuff but it sucks its not in 28mm
Thanks for the helpful comment! ;) ;) ;)
Why is something bad by default? Only because the scale is not fitting into your collection?
Smaller scales have their benefits!
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i know I love the stuff but it sucks its not in 28mm
Thanks for the helpful comment! ;) ;) ;)
Why is something bad by default? Only because the scale is not fitting into your collection?
Smaller scales have their benefits!
Exactly that reason, would love them to be available for my gaming needs.
;)
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More Gear Krieg minis...
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Loki_n_Walkure.jpg)
Walküre Ausf A and Loki Ausf B walker in ground mode (DP9s Gear Krieg range)
(http://www.agisn.de/Loki_B.jpg)
PzKpf IV Ausführung B “Loki”
The Ausführung B featured Manipulator arms and was armed with the new 1.8cm walker cannon.
The overall construction was also improved and resulted in a more rugged walker.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Walkure_A.jpg)
PzKpf V Ausführung A “Walküre”
The Panzerkämpfer V Ausführung A was the first to come out of the production line. Like the “Loki” before it,
was only poorly armed, with a pintle mounted MG and some demolition charges.
More pics as usual on my website...
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More Gear Krieg minis...
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Loki_n_Walkure.jpg)
Walküre Ausf A and Loki Ausf B walker in ground mode (DP9s Gear Krieg range)
(http://www.agisn.de/Loki_B.jpg)
PzKpf IV Ausführung B “Loki”
The Ausführung B featured Manipulator arms and was armed with the new 1.8cm walker cannon.
The overall construction was also improved and resulted in a more rugged walker.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Walkure_A.jpg)
PzKpf V Ausführung A “Walküre”
The Panzerkämpfer V Ausführung A was the first to come out of the production line. Like the “Loki” before it,
was only poorly armed, with a pintle mounted MG and some demolition charges.
More pics as usual on my website...
a) Stop teasing me with this scale it's just not good for me.
b) 28mm please you'd make a killing Gear Krieg!!! :D
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c'mon, this scale has a LOT of potential... It permits to have a HUGE army whith a lot of detail but in a easy way! that's the best, for some things... for example, I think that mechs in 15mm are The best! :)
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If Gear Krieg was in 28mm, I'd be on it like a hobo on a hot dog. As it is, in 15mm, I'd be starting over, effectively, in a new scale. I cant afford new british, new american, new russian and new german figures and tanks. :(
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If Gear Krieg was in 28mm, I'd be on it like a hobo on a hot dog. As it is, in 15mm, I'd be starting over, effectively, in a new scale. I cant afford new british, new american, new russian and new german figures and tanks. :(
All true, but keep in mind that 15mm is not that expensive.
And maybe it is a good idea just to buy ONE faction at a time...
(OK, unrealistic, the lead mountain has to grow!)
;)
Every scale has its benefits!. ;)
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If Gear Krieg was in 28mm, I'd be on it like a hobo on a hot dog. As it is, in 15mm, I'd be starting over, effectively, in a new scale. I cant afford new british, new american, new russian and new german figures and tanks. :(
Or just do as Agis and others have done and make it into 28mm. :-)
Grimm
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If Gear Krieg was in 28mm, I'd be on it like a hobo on a hot dog. As it is, in 15mm, I'd be starting over, effectively, in a new scale. I cant afford new british, new american, new russian and new german figures and tanks. :(
Or just do as Agis and others have done and make it into 28mm. :-)
Grimm
Exactly! There are so many walkers in 28mm around these days, it is really simple IMO.
My 28mm Walküre was a SdKfz 251 kit plus the legs of a GW Sentinel!
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/GK_Walker_Walkuere_3sm.jpg)
see: http://www.agisn.de/html/dp9_stuff.html (http://www.agisn.de/html/dp9_stuff.html)
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I am really busy at the moment to paint up the remaining Gear Krieg models for the book release. :)
The line of German walkers is now completed: PzKpf VI Ausführung F “Thor” (DP9s Gear Krieg range) is done!
(http://www.agisn.de/PzKpf_VI_Ausfuhrung_F_Thor_2.jpg)
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/PzKpf_VI_Ausfuhrung_F_Thor_1.jpg)
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wonderful, as always... :)
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Exactly! There are so many walkers in 28mm around these days, it is really simple IMO.
My 28mm Walküre was a SdKfz 251 kit plus the legs of a GW Sentinel!
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/GK_Walker_Walkuere_3sm.jpg)
see: http://www.agisn.de/html/dp9_stuff.html (http://www.agisn.de/html/dp9_stuff.html)
Just dont ask Agis which scale the SdkFz 251 is from. Seems he is getting old and cant recall all the little details. LOL and before ya respond Agis you may recall i asked ya before which scale it was. You couldn't recall if it was 1/48 or 1/72. LOL U just have way too many kool ideas floating about in your noggin. Need to get em all out and down on paper and let the demons out to play. Still some snazzy stuff i have always said. :-)
Grimm
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Indeed a minor detail...
8)
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Looks like 1/72 to me. :)
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Those're massive jerry-kans :o . Excellent work as always, Agis.
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Really Nice stuff... I'm sorely tempted by weird WWII 15mm now ;). Do the Battlefield Evolution: World at War rules "work" at 15mm Currently? Or will your Gear Krieg add and change some things? (Aside from walkers, etc).
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Really Nice stuff... I'm sorely tempted by weird WWII 15mm now ;). Do the Battlefield Evolution: World at War rules "work" at 15mm Currently? Or will your Gear Krieg add and change some things? (Aside from walkers, etc).
Well...
Battlefield Evolution: World at War was written with 28 or 20 mm miniatures in mind.
As long as your minis are individually based you can use the Battlefield Evolution: World at War rules straight away.
We found that the weapon ranges look in fact more realistic when using individually based 15mm infantry miniatures. If you want to play with smaller tables just use centimetres instead of inches and all will be fine.
Using individually based infantry miniatures is the recommended way of playing Battlefield Evolution: World at War.
If your existing 15mm or even 6mm WW II infantry collection is consisting of group- or multibased miniatures (aka Infantry Stands), a little bit more effort is necessary.
The WaW: Gear Krieg book will give you a detailed "conversion" guide, additional rules and lots of examples of how to use Infantry Stands in Evolution.
(To be honest - these rules worked so well during playtest that I like them now even better...)
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Ah, Right-o. Most of my stuff is individually based, so I’ll take a look at these rules and eagerly await your supplement! :)
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Ah, Right-o. Most of my stuff is individually based, so I’ll take a look at these rules and eagerly await your supplement! :)
The rules are even flexible enough to mix individually based and FoW style based minis!
You will have fun... :)
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Another preview picture of the Gear Krieg book: the mighty T-44 Nicolai Lenin land battleship.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/T-44_Nikolai_Lenin.jpg)
T-44 Nikolai Lenin - In Service: 1940 - The T-44 was a land battleship in its truest sense.
The lessons learned from the T-28, T-35 or T-100 tanks were incorporated in the design of the Nikolai Lenin.
Its wide tracks make it less vulnerable to staying stuck in soft ground.
A powerful diesel engine drove each set of tracks through rugged transmission adapted industrial machinery.
T-44 by DP9, crew by FoW
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/T-44_Nikolai_Lenin_2.jpg)
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LOL, that's HUGE!!! I love your painting job, as always!!!
by the way, I've bought just now a 15mm medieval german army... as you said, 15mm has their pros!
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Some more preview pics.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/T-44-10_Nikolai_Lenin.jpg)
T-44-10 Nikolai Lenin - In Service: 1940 - The 47mm cannon of the Lenin was always viewed as a weakness, and the large turret always yearned for a larger weapon. The mammoth 122mm gun was a marvel of engineering, able to pulverize even German heavy tanks. Ammunition was always in short supply, however, and the tank still suffered from poor mobility.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Cavalier_Mk_II.jpg)
Cavalier Mk II (Infantry Walker Mk VIII B) - In Service: 1940 – The biggest improvement of the Cavalier Mk II was the reinforced frontal armour and the turret mounted MG. Model by DP9
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Cavalier_Mk_III_Crocodile.jpg)
Cavalier Mk III Crocodile: The rare 1942 Crocodile Flamethrower variant was mostly used in the Pacific theatre.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Roundhead_Mk_II.jpg)
Roundhead Mk II (Infantry Walker Mk XII B) – In Service:1941 - The Roundhead Mk II was virtually identical to the Mk I, the only change was the main armament. Instead of the 1.2 pdr. Gun an American made Flamethrower was mounted in the round turret. Model by DP9
With the yesterday release of the Chinese book Dave and I can now start the layout work of the Gear Krieg book. More soon hopefully!
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Layout is in full swing now. Time to show some more preview pics...
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Axis_Zombies.jpg)
15mm DP9 Ostfront German Zombietrupp
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Cavalier_Mk_III_sm.jpg)
Cavalier Mk III (Infantry Walker Mk VIII C ) - In Service: 1941 – The C variant of the Cavalier was a much needed improvement over the previous models. Refinements by Vickers from the Christie walker suspension followed a natural progression as industrial production was smoothed out and technical refinements came to fruition. It enabled the Cavalier Mk III to be air deployed.
A light cannon based on a necked-down AA shell was mounted in the turret of the B variant. For close range attacks the C was armed with the better M40 explosive charges that were also seen on the Roundhead walker. A better radio set with more extensive range was also added. Model by DP9
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Cavalier_Mk_III_asm.jpg)
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Dave and I are on it! Gear Krieg is soon ready, I have just uploaded 120 MB of pictures to Dave, the layout is in full swing.
Check out the Cover preview and a sample page to get a feel of the book.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/GK_cover.jpg)
The pages are following the same layout pattern that was also used in the Chinese Army Compendium, you get the unit entry and also all the possible weapon stats for the unit, so no more flipping around in the book just to check which weapon is to your liking.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/GK_Loki_prev.jpg)
The good old Armoury lists will be featured in addition to the above; so no loss at all. You can also expect the usual high quality unit cards that most of us are so fond of! So stay tuned...
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Sweet, Agis I am very interested in Gear Krieg since visiting your site
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Sweet, Agis I am very interested in Gear Krieg since visiting your site
Good to know! :)
Gear Krieg was the first of the weird war settings and in my opinion is still the best setting.
The Gear Krieg walker designs look believable and carry a lot of the visual appeal of the ar-moured fighting vehicles of the WW II era. Just look at the Walküre and compare this walker design with a SdKfz 251, or the Uller compared to a Tiger tank. You can see that a lot of thought was put into these designs. These are not some Manga Mechs with German crosses over the hull, these are well researched and designed vehicles that really fit into WW II.
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I do see the believable part. They are very nice and have alot of similiar disigns to the AFVs. They are well thought out and very nicely painted I might add. :o :D
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Sweet, Agis I am very interested in Gear Krieg since visiting your site
Good to know! :)
Gear Krieg was the first of the weird war settings and in my opinion is still the best setting.
The Gear Krieg walker designs look believable and carry a lot of the visual appeal of the ar-moured fighting vehicles of the WW II era. Just look at the Walküre and compare this walker design with a SdKfz 251, or the Uller compared to a Tiger tank. You can see that a lot of thought was put into these designs. These are not some Manga Mechs with German crosses over the hull, these are well researched and designed vehicles that really fit into WW II.
Couldn't agree more, which I why I continue to sob and cry like a baby re: scale. I just can't afford to start 20mm gaming when I have so much WWW 28mm.
Damn you Gear Krieg!! lol
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Couldn't agree more, which I why I continue to sob and cry like a baby re: scale. I just can't afford to start 20mm gaming when I have so much WWW 28mm.
Damn you Gear Krieg!! lol
The good thing is that switching to 15mm is cheaper then switching from 15mm to 20 or 28mm!
;)
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Couldn't agree more, which I why I continue to sob and cry like a baby re: scale. I just can't afford to start 20mm gaming when I have so much WWW 28mm.
Damn you Gear Krieg!! lol
The good thing is that switching to 15mm is cheaper then switching from 15mm to 20 or 28mm!
;)
that's wise... you can buy a 15mm army just with the money you found left in your pocket every day!
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Thanks for the info. I am really interested in this, When will the book be ready?
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that's wise... you can buy a 15mm army just with the money you found left in your pocket every day!
And that is why I'm being dragged ever closer to taking the plunge.
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Thanks for the info. I am really interested in this, When will the book be ready?
More info can be found here: http://www.agisn.de/html/a_d__publishing.html (http://www.agisn.de/html/a_d__publishing.html)
Since we are already in the middle of the layout I expect a release in maybe July, but definately in August! :)
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Very cool. Thanks for the info! I look forward to it.
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More or less the last preview picture before the book release:
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/US_Aerial_Infantry_Squad.jpg)
US Aerial Infantry Squad – Aerial Infantry Squads were made possible by the engineering genius of Sikorsky. The backpack-style M2 PPS made it possible for individual soldiers to nimbly move about. Only the best and the bravest strapped on these spinning blades and took the fight to the enemy. (15mm Infantry of DP9s Gear Krieg range, bases by King & Kerr)
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Is it wise for them to walk so closely together though? lol
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Is it wise for them to walk so closely together though? lol
They are trained to do exactly that! High precision landing and liftoff in dense areas under enemy fire is part of the 1st day of Aerial infantry training!
;) ;)
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Wow Agis, as great looking as everything else I've seen come from under your brush. Your making this really, really tempting............
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Wow Agis, as great looking as everything else I've seen come from under your brush. Your making this really, really tempting............
Thanks! I am already proud of this book, the layout looks even better as our other books and Gear Krieg minis are just too good!
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They're awesome, but I could see problems arising if the unit decided to take wing in such tight order.
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...I could see problems arising if the unit decided to take wing in such tight order.
See above! They are trained to do that, all rotor blades are spinning in totall unity and harmony...
;) ;) ;)
Real life reason, you have to place them somehow on 1 base if you want a multibased unit! 8)
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Indeed.
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Looking good Agis, I wait for the release with bated breath.
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As do I. I have been playing SOTR. ANd looking at the new Gear Krieg stuff, I am pretty excited about starting this up too.
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Thanks again guys, I will post a unit card soon, we are very close to the release.
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Time for more or less the last preview: A unit card for the PzKpf VI Thor Ausführung F.
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/thor_f_cardsm.jpg)
I hope you like it, IMO Dave created a very good looking card that captures a bit of the old GK books and our Compendiums.
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OK, this time it is the last preview picture.
If all goes right the book will be released next weekend via the Wargames Vault!
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/MidWar_Platoon_GK.jpg)
A nice joint venture of Kevin Benneh and me.
I needed a mid war German Grenadier platoon fast and Kevin was nice enough to paint the 35 15mm expertly within 2 weeks!
Infantry by FoW, 250/10 by Quality Casting and the two walker -of course- by DP9.
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I'm going on vacation next weekend. Assuming I have enough money, Im buying that book as soon as i get back.
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I'm going on vacation next weekend. Assuming I have enough money, Im buying that book as soon as i get back.
That is the right spirit! Music in my ears...
I have just provided the finished book to DP9 for a final approval.
If all goes well, Sat 08.15. is the release date.
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If all goes well, Sat 08.15. is the release date.
08/15 ???
lol lol lol
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08/15 ???
lol lol lol
Uuups, OK 15. August 2009, better?
;)
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fine by me :)
I was just wondering if it has been intentional :D
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Nice pics and miniatures! I wish see the book, has very good looks!!