A thread for all things Quar by Zombiesmith (updated 10/04/24)

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Latest Wargames Atlantic email says:
Coftyran and Crusader command are packing.
Coftyran and Crusader specialists are having their box design.
Western Arnyaran infantry 16 April.
Coftyran Chyweethl tractor 23/28 April.
Crusader  Ailthean tractor 16/18 May
Creevish Rhyflers (layout)
Fidwog specialists (File prep).

The dates on the latter bits are the T1 test dates, when they run the first sprues to dial in the settings. So another month or two after that before they'd would be released, assuming everything goes well.

And last weekly update I saw the fidwog specialists and creevish ryhflers had been moved up and the tractors moved back. Presumably because of all the teething issues the Mauler vehicle kit WGA's The Damned line had, with them wanting to ensure they've got multi-spru vehicle kits figured out.

That is transcribed from this Friday's email, I had assumed they were not actual release dates (as preorder for the command sets is the 11th).

[mithril]

The dates on the latter bits are the T1 test dates, when they run the first sprues to dial in the settings. So another month or two after that before they'd would be released, assuming everything goes well.

And last weekly update I saw the fidwog specialists and creevish ryhflers had been moved up and the tractors moved back. Presumably because of all the teething issues the Mauler vehicle kit WGA's The Damned line had, with them wanting to ensure they've got multi-spru vehicle kits figured out.

That is transcribed from this Friday's email, I had assumed they were not actual release dates (as preorder for the command sets is the 11th).

that makes the difference, i hadn't had a chance to read the most recent email before posting. the tank and the fidwog&Creevin sets have been going back and forth in the schedule every week it seems.
i guess if the tanks have moved up again, that means the work on the Mauler truck kit is going well?

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I wonder if the Baliog will be made in plastic.

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Nothing much to report from Salute, picked up Fidwog Dice, officers and miners (and Baron's War -?-).

Though I did get a sprue of Coftyran in the Salute goodie bag.

[mithril]

I wonder if the Baliog will be made in plastic.

probably not in the near future. but who knows? if the mass combat version takes off well enough, you might just see that eventually.

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So I wonder if North Star will be selling the latest Quar (Command and Specialists).

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So I wonder if North Star will be selling the latest Quar (Command and Specialists).

The answer is YES!
Crusader Command
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=19301

Coftyran Command
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=19302

Coftyran Specialists
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=19305

Crusader Specialists
https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=19306

I suspect North Star added these once they began to receive them from WGA.

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And ordered.

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Interesting snippet in a WGA post:

Conversely, the new Quar Tractors molds are in the UK and will run soon so these sets will be out to the UK and everywhere other than the US before the molds ship to the US and we run the plastic and box it here.

https://wargamesatlantic.com/blogs/news/updates-on-both-sides-of-pond-production

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Some more figures from Zombiesmith.com-
Two packs of critters:
Flalhunds

Despite its chaotic nature it remains a surprisingly loyal creature—if not to a single handler, then to a particular trench, cookfire, or pile of old boots it decides to claim.

Chyrelloks- an Arnyaran predator

Plus two Honoured Aunts, a Gwynt cook and the AUM E4 HMG (which reminds me of the British Smith Gun).

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_Gun

[mithril]

i'd wondered what the onion shooting weapon in Dad's army was when i watch through it recently.
https://youtu.be/k52x7MgP0bM?t=1391

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i'd wondered what the onion shooting weapon in Dad's army was when i watch through it recently.
https://youtu.be/k52x7MgP0bM?t=1391

Not available in the UK, but
https://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Dad%27s_Army#Other_Weapons

[mithril]

that page seems to be lacking the chinese rocket cart from (iirc) the 2nd episode

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In the WA email this week there was mention of two tractors next week (probably on preorder).

I am guessing COFTYRAN CHYWEETHL TRACTOR and CRUSADER AILTHEAN TRACTOR as they are in the queue.