@Combat:
look at Websites that print vinyl banners. You can get them as low as $50. I printed my map using cheapbanners.com
Thanks… I’ll check it out.
HBG sculpts for U.S. set
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IL, great idea. I have never liked playing the Germans and get invaded directly from America. I had hoped that Larry Harris would have fixed this in newer games but he never has. Your idea is perfect and should be incorporated into any future rules published.
You can’t invade anywhere in Europe directly from USA, even with the naval base extra move. You have to stage at Gibraltar first, then decide where to send your invasion force.
Even in earlier games with smaller maps, there were less spaces between America and Europe, but you didn’t have naval bases so it still takes more than one turn to get across the Atlantic.
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HBG, you mentioned there was one duplicate to FMG’s set; the Grumman TBF Avenger, right? Isn’t the GMC Truck also the same as FMG’s truck? Of course, since you will be using the OOB Olive color and FMG will be matching their combat dice, both items will kind of be different. Plus, I don’t know any alternate US trucks anyway.
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I think this LST unit would restrict amphibious invasions too much. In some cases, it would make an amphib landing impossible.
right because in many cases it was impossible. The idea of invading some area 1,000 miles away does not make sence. Invasions can only be supported by short travel from supported areas that you previously staged.
The US player does a direct invasion of france or Norway, though it takes 2 turns its still done and not realistic. So in order to invade Italy, the allies must stage first in Algeria, Tunisia or Libya. Gibraltar is too far, but they can get to southern Europe.
remember these are optional rules…
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I am adding a late war fighter, early war fighter, escort carrier, medium bomber, tank destroyer, SP Artillery, light tank…. All different from FMG.
The OOB players need some of the same units you are producing but in OOB color. I will make another US set down the road.My GMC truck is different.
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HBG, you mentioned there was one duplicate to FMG’s set; the Grumman TBF Avenger, right? Isn’t the GMC Truck also the same as FMG’s truck? Of course, since you will be using the OOB Olive color and FMG will be matching their combat dice, both items will kind of be different. Plus, I don’t know any alternate US trucks anyway.
I can always do a Mack truck!
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How about the flying tiger for the Chinese fighter? If this has been brought up I apologize.
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How about the flying tiger for the Chinese fighter? If this has been brought up I apologize.
The list shows a P-40 for a early war fighter and they were used by the Flying Tigers.
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I would like to put in a request for a landing craft as well. The LCM 3 to be exact. I think the D-Day landing craft is a piece that needs to be made and I’m surprised that neither your or FMG has announced an intention to do so. Please make the landing craft!
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I have to say I like the landing craft idea too. The Table Tactics one never did it for me…
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+1 for the LCM idea, however much smaller than the Table Tactics version…
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Yes exactly.
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Gents, I would eventually like to have all three, LST, LCM and LVCP. Think of the invasion only Game like D-Day, it could be modified where all Overlord forces must arrive via landing craft. Think what German Panthers and 88mms could do to a landing force in that game if all Allied forces are transported to the beaches via landing craft.
LST transports 3 units per craft
LCM transports 2 units per craft
LVCP transports 1 unit per craft
Landing craft have a defense factor of 1 or 0?
Embarked units are lost if the landing craft is sunk.
Embarked units have a 0 defense factor
If this is the wrong place for this suggestion please let me know.
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its way too much… just one unit LST.
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are you still planing on making both china sets?
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HBG is making an LVT in the US Marines set. Isn’t that a type of landing craft?
I’m a little unfamiliar with the landing craft terms. What are LST, LCM and LVCP? Is one of those also called a “Higgens Boat”? If so, which one and what are the other two? -
I would really like to see a landing craft and a PT boat. PLEASE, don’t make me make them!
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For those who want to know here is the USN type of Landing craft. This will clear up the acronym use by us retired Military types for everyone else.
LSD- Dock Landing Ship
LST-Tank Landing Ship
LCM- Mechanized Landing Craft
LCVP-Vehicle Personnel Landing Craft
LSM- Medium Landing Ship
LCPL-Large Personnel Landing Craft
LSM®-Medium Landing Ship Rocket
LCU-Utility Landing Craft
LPD-Amphibious Transport Dock
Higgins Boat requires more research, more to come. Cheers -
are you still planing on making both china sets?
The plans are to make them, but we will see how sales go, I have not taken any money and I am working on my third mould. (Very Expensive)
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Great news HBG we are looking forward to them.
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@coachofmany:
FMG is doing the Helldiver.
I believe FMG was going to mold the F6F Hellcat. Not the same as the SB2C Helldiver, which was the replacement for the SBD Dauntless. As Jeremy wrote above, they intend to mold the TBF Avenger.
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