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ShermiesRule
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 08:24 AM UTC
I don't understand the name of the kit Inferno. Was that the name of some German operation? Both cold and warm weather figs are included so it must have been a long op.
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 09:31 AM UTC
I've already thought of about 10 great ideas for dioramas that involve the pair on the left side of the box. I tend to shy away from dioramas, but this will also give me a great excuse to build some Soviet armour, something that I've never really been too interested in (just too many other kits out there to build.)
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 09:37 AM UTC

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I don't understand the name of the kit Inferno. Was that the name of some German operation? Both cold and warm weather figs are included so it must have been a long op.


The name "Stalingrad Inferno" refers to the title of a book about the Battle of Stalingrad illustrated by written by Gordon Rottman & Ronald Volstad (who also illustrated the book.) Ron Volstad is an excellent illustrator, and he's Canadian to boot!

Here is a link about the book:
http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=CON6509
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 01:20 PM UTC
One of the additionally attractive aspects of this set, is going to be the price. It's going to retail at an awful lot less than the usual set .
I haven't been given a RRP for it (logically, as its going to vary from country to country) although, be prepared for a pleasant surprise.


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If you don't like German stuff thats fine, but do something about it instead of getting so upset. Look at the resin companies, several Allied subjects out there, or even better, learn to sculpt, the figures will be cheaper then DML (except in hrs spent) and you can do whatever your heart desires.


Thanks, Anders, - as usual a constructive and helpful suggestion - others, please take note...


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Airfix may still be up for grabs Karl maybe if you could form a company and get funding that you could release a whole line of allied vehicles and figures, who knows it might turn the company around and maybe you might prove the other manufacturers wrong.


There you go, Karl, put the family fortune where your mouth is..Jim
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 03:38 PM UTC

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Aw! Let's not go through every time something is released. What use would a survey here be? We're a very small percentage of the total people who buy. They want to make a profit. German makes a profit. Leave it out willya?


A survey would be interesting though. There are 20,00 users on here, so a survey should have some representative validity. And it might give us something concrete to put this arguement to rest. It might well turn out that Karl and I are the only ones to vote for more Allied stuff from Dragon - then we'd have to shut up wouldn't we? :-)


Sean
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 04:00 PM UTC
a bit off topic but hey Vinnie good point there, i never thought that theyd keep doing the "norms" now GEN 2 is out, im actually glad they will continue with both!
Cheers
MonkeyGun
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 04:44 PM UTC
Did any others notice in Jim's original post the following line ?


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DML has just sent us EXCLUSIVE advance of images of their next figure set in 1/35th scale.


I think this little fact may have got a little overlooked in the usual discussion regarding Allied V's Axis debate LOL.

So just a thankyou and keep up the good work guys

Oooops BTW great figures


Ian
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 07:00 PM UTC
Its always good to hear about new releases, esp from Dragon. Maybe they'll release some US figs when Medal of Honor Airborne and Brothers In Arms come out... just a thought! Myabe some German fatalities too?When I got my first models I asked my mate about the large amount of German figs compared to Allied, and he simply said: "Thats what they want in Japan etc. It makes Dragon money 'cos theres a huge demand for it." (Bigger than my demand for a US Half-track!!?) :-) But thanks for the news anyway. I also think a poll would be good, just for interest. Keep the new coming...!

Harry
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 10:06 PM UTC

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Maybe they'll release some US figs when Medal of Honor Airborne and Brothers In Arms come out...


What connection does this have with the featured set?...JIm
mightymouse
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2006 - 11:32 PM UTC
I think what Harry means is that new MoH and BiA games will signal the start of a mini-revival for WWII Allied subjects.
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