New Shapeways Units

Any possibillty to share the stl files? I have access to a really nice DLP printer and would love to print them.

@wimo08: HBG latest newsletter said it’s delayed. Thanks for the update.

Although it’s more time consuming, I’ve been using acrylic paints because they’re cheaper. Here’s what I’ve been able to match so far: Apple Barrel brand (available at Walmart): Coffee Bean - Russia Barn Red - Maroon Russia/HBG Maroon (matches ok, not perfect) Lite Mocha - D-Day Blonde Khaki - UK G40/HBG Tan Milk Chocolate - Italy Christmas Green - HBG Dark Green Cool Blue - HBG Light Blue (ok match) Elephant Gray - HBG Light Gray Dark Gray - HBG Dark Gray Pewter Gray - Anzac Bright Blue - France Bright Red - Pacific 2001/HBG Red Sublime Lime - HBG Yellow Green For American Pieces I use Craft Smart’s Olive Green from Michaels I’m having trouble matching Celery Green (Revised UK), and the Classic Japan/HBG Yellow Gold. Anyone find something that works with them?

Dude… you have got to check out HBGs new Global War series. I am just finding out a lot about this myself. The Global War 1936-1945 game is supposed to be released next month. This gets into almost all the stuff you just mentioned. The games are going to start in 1850 and move all the way up through 2025. The board is huge (bigger than G40) and full of more intricate elements including the possibility for the CSA. I think your game may already be here. http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=30805.msg1458230#new http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=36323.15 http://www.historicalboardgaming.com/Global-War-1936-1945-Variant-Map-PREORDER_p_2029.html?mc_cid=5adafb82dc&mc_eid=e2bfc39772 http://www.historicalboardgaming.com/Proposed-Games_c_550.html

Thanks all for the advice, I ended up starting again from scratch. Anyone whose played Twilight Imperium would be familiar with the race sheets with all the documentation right there. I will post some updates hopefully soon.

@Phelan-Kell Thanks for the great reply! I am hoping to add decals to each as well, so thanks for that tip too. Sounds like I definitely do need to do a bit more homework on this before I get started. I want to do it right!

@Tall: YG, @Young: Do you have more pics Tall Paul? ––Was there something in particular you wanted to see? Otherwise, here’s a link for ALL: http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=29550.0 Tall Paul ––Ooops, I had a typo in the link.

Paul - yeah… I applaud your stance on transport planes being separated from bombers.  I couldn’t agree with you more - my own rule is purely for simplicities sake for my 50th, it actually kinda bothers me still.  I only play A&A with my ‘old crews’ about twice a year (when I visit the states), otherwise my 50th hosts some players that haven’t played nearly as long as us - though all are interested in WWII history.  So I have to try and keep the piece differentiations to minimum. George - no worries, they’re Italians so they should get a long with my guys   Fantastic collection!  Like the individuality that those figs offer - I don’t own any, so are they pretty much the same size as the OOB?  Looks like it (except for the stands of course).  Gotta love those SS!  “HOLD ZE LINE!” That one Italian bomber… would never thought that shade of orange could be pulled off, but it looks pretty cool.  Might have to give that one a try.