i would like that very very much
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i would like that very very much
The flight, or squadron, option would be the attraction for me. I'd buy the Ares plane on which to base the group, but use the kits to do up more similar planes. This means I'd need to have books on proper squadron markings, or the kits would have to have decal options (probably too much to expect too many decals per kit). Or the members of this forum could help with custom decals? Hint, hint...
Mike:-)
Sounds a nice idea. The kits would need to be simple though, I wouldn't have the time to pfaff about connecting individual struts etc. I wouldn't want a plastic version of the Red Eagle kits.
I'm up for that, the more planes available the better. Would be good too if they were ones not already available.
Sounds good to me, I'm in
Sounds great, but with various decals included it would sound even better.
This sounds like a great idea. I'd rather play than model and so I like the pre-made and painted Ares aircraft. That said, I would definitely look at plastic kits to fill the gaps.
I tend to dislike these polls simply because they get my hopes up and you'd have to sell a lot of these kits because of the costs involved with plastic moulding.
You never know! But, certainly, we shouldn't hope to much. Usualy, I believe it when I see it. But, Idea is fine.
Personally I really like the Ares mini's. The out of the box and play right away is very appealing as I'm not much of a modeller. But I suppose if the price was right and the availability in Canada of build your own was easy, I'd give it a go of building a squadron or two. Worst comes to worse, if the builds didn't work out I'd have some amazing looking wreckage to put on my new game mats !LOL!
It would depend on the cost and types of planes available. Also, why 5 planes to a kit?
If you were intending to release some SE5s? A rousing "YES!" Can't get enough SE5s. :thumbsup:
Sound great. 3-5 planes a box would be OK. Would decals be included and a painting example(s) will help.
Think the idea is very desirable to many, both sides of the pond. Between that wrinkle and the other spots of baggage (decals, assembly&color scheme guides, plane bases) seems like a few miles to cover before getting this idea to the tarmac. Still seems worth the effort to pursue.
Trust me, having in mind scale and fair availability of decals, it wouldn't be much of a problem for you.
Of course, it's easier with pre-painted models (you get your whole army straight from the box :) ), but the other way gives greater choice of minis.
T would be interested in them maybe in BATCH ORDERS, 4 diff ones each month, as long as the $8 / $12 each and thats only because UNCLE SAM lots me a small amount each month.
in other words ON A FIXED INCOME, and planes would be my once a month TREAT. so i do without the BEER, it might just be better for me, and thats my story and i am sticking to it!
Why 5? I'd personally prefer even batches of 3, 4 or 6 myself (six being a typical flight IIRC, three being the batches Nexus/Ares has tried for so as to simplify storage arrangements.
My absolute preference would be pre-camo'ed, so all you need to do is add individual national, squadron or personal markings... but even just decal lozenge sheets would help.
Agreed.
The biggest advantage would be the finish. Shapeways models are a bit time consuming getting the finish smooth.
Deffinte No here. I got into WoG because you can take the models straight out of the box and game with them!
This idea seems sound, and leaves individuals many options open. I like the idea of different gun choices in the kit as it opens up more possibilities. However as much as I like the DR1's CAmels etc it would be nice to see that niche in the market of the aircraft that aren't available, or if they are they are too expensive (metal), covered too. A few aircraft have been mentioned but there are many others that could be included. Time, sales and price being the driving force for diversity.
Any new planes would be great. Doesn't have to be a box of five... three seem about right for me.
I like the Ares minis but will happily get any new planes not yet covered.
Rob, I totally agree. Time for this flyboy to look into Shapeways.
Peter
I'd also be very interested in a line of 1/144th WWI kits. Including decals would be a definite plus, although it might also be possible to do something like the WW2 kits that are pre-painted and pre-decaled on the sprue: all you do with those is clip off the parts and assemble the model.
Years ago (mid-'70s) there was a Japanese company making a small line of WWI aircraft in 1/144th called (IIRC) "Peanut Planes" (for their small size, not the comic. ;) ) They were nice little models, but my gaming group was flying the Triplane rules using 1/72nd kits at the time so I only picked up one of the little ones. I'm sure they're long out of production and probably collectors' items by now, but if any of those could be found it might help fill the bill.
for the more obscure types that i dont think ares will produce, yes most certainly!
My vote is YES and I already do, Shapeways and Valom for starters
Although the "Easy to assemble" is a bit subjective as some may find even the shapeways models not so easy to assemble. (Trust me I've had one or two exploded between fingers :surrender:)
So I am guessing this is still a "Hypothetical" and not a "Practical"?
I only ask after having spent the weekend putting together my first Valom SE5a and finding not only the struts a pain in the ass, but the metal etched lewis a little over-etched... disappointing :(
C'mon Timmy, make this dream a reality!!!
I'm not going to progress with this project any further.
The Valom kits are primarily for modellers not war gamers.
ARES are gathering their strength although I still think they are few years off where they want to be. I think it's increasingly likely though that they will eventually get there.
Having just assembled my first Valom Pup, after putting it aside for some months, owing to my inability to make the undercart fit. I agree with Jeremy on this, although I have yet to paint and put the model through the rigours of gaming.
Rob.
Tim the SE5a was a pain but having built a few of them now I think they are perfectly good for gaming I used a .3 drill to make holes for the struts that made the whole assembly much easier and sturdier.
The Albatross and Focker are much better builds and a lot less fiddly
Good, I am glad it wasn't just me. I used a scalpel blade to the same effect, and that, with liberal amounts of super glue, held things in place quite well.
I think the trick is the Matte Gloss, takes the shine off the dried glue and the attention away from my modelling shortfalls!
Do you think Ares will ever release naked models?
I would happily pay the $ for a naked or base-coated model that came with flight-stand and manouvre deck... pity Goering didnt fly a SE5a i suppose!:p
I had a bear of a time putting together a pair of Sopwith Pups. I replaced the supplied struts with wire. Even then it was not easy. Of course the special one I painted for my wife I dropped! Tried several times to get it back together before success. I painted her a new Pup from Shapeways. At least whey you drop a WSF they bounce!
Maybe it's time for a 'How to'; Make Valom kits easier to assemble for gamers ?????
Or maybe we could have our esteemed Oberst design a laser-cut jig to hold the struts in position on the lower wing, then remove it once the glue's dry before installing the upper?