A Quick Fifteen Minutes with Andy--- Yoiur Questions Answered (1 Viewer)

[Northgate Woods]

Gentlemen,
I have just flown home from two great fanciful days in Brisbane. More to follow on the K&C Dinner report later. But as posted in another thread, here are the answers to your questions asked.

Rob. Paras, Brits or American, Normandy ---- American Paras 2013, No Brits in the pipeline.

Wayne. Grey 88, Tiger, Kett, Opel ---- Two new Tigers coming but won't spoil the surprise, Opel a possiblity in 2013. No plans on the other two at this stage.

Panzer Ace. Stuka.---- The first colour mock up very impressive. Ultimate cost and difficulties in shipping such a big bird causing problems.

UKsubs. Me262 Night fighter or FW152 ---- No intentions, but four other great aircraft in the pipeline at the moment, late 2012 and 2013

Simmo. Fighting Japs ---- IWJ series discontinued, no requirement for Japanese soldiers.

Lancer. French 1914, Arty and Cavalry ---- A spare spot in the release schedule to be found for French WW1 Cavalry.

Doughboy. Update ACW ---- Fully recognize the need for this range, but more popular series at the moment getting priority.

Larry Allen. AWI, casualties, Colony Militia, Backwoodsmen ---- One of the priorities at the moment. Colonial Forces for this range.

Mitch. Nebelwefers ---- Probably 2013

Vididgraphx. African American Troops, Tuskegee Airmen, ACW 54th Regt. ---- 54th Regt, No, WW2 African Americans, Yes Watch this space.

Bombon. Russian AFVs, Trucks ---- Yes, a Russian release late 2012 and more planned for 2013.

Villagehorse. WW1 Trucks/Cars ---- Seriously looking at several options but for 2013.
Ancient Eygpt ---- lots coming later this year and 2013

Marco55. FIW ---- John Jenkins doing a fabulous job, so no requirement.

Obee. Naps update ---- Lookout for French and British Cavalry late 2012 and early 2013

Bayern. Wild West, ACW and Rough Riders ---- Wild West come to Chicago Show and see. ACW 2013 and Rough Riders, No.

Jules. Pirate Junk and Chinese Pirates --- It exists and I have the photos to prove it. So big causing a shipping nightmare. Chinese Pirates mock ups done but if Junk not release, pirates won't be either.
(I saw all six photos of this beast in Brisbane -- fantastic but dual sail rigging would as Andy stated be a shipping problem --- fingers crossed)

I hope this answered everyone questions. Cheers Howard

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

Thanks Howard . Sorry to here about the Jap fighting soldiers . Simmo.

 

[villagehorse]

Lot's of intel there Howard, hope your jet lag has not interfered with your answers because I am excited over AE and hope you are serious. Very lucky man to have the ear of Andy. Wished I was there, hopefully next year. Thanks for these updates given you must be under the pump just getting home and the cold weather, cheers, Robin.

 

[Rob]

Howard, I owe you a drink, thanks very much.

Rob

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Great updates Howard. The new Tigers sound good already. ! Thanks a bunch. :salute::

 

[wayne556517]

2 new Tigers sounds great,thanks Howard.

 

[Rob]

2 new Tigers sounds great,thanks Howard.

I'm in, I misread it and thought a Grey 88 too Wayne:wink2:

Rob

 

[villagehorse]

Great updates Howard. The new Tigers sound good already. ! Thanks a bunch. :salute::

How can you be commenting, it's 3am in Texas, now that's what I call dedication, cheers, Robin.

 

[wayne556517]

I'm in, I misread it and thought a Grey 88 too Wayne:wink2:

Rob

Oh well mate i have one here ready to send to John to repaint.

 

[Rob]

Oh well mate i have one here ready to send to John to repaint.

If one of those Tigers is a Grey one I will be a happy chappy, that will give me Grey,Summer,Winter, Snow, Desert. And a Grey Opel too^&cool{bravo}}

Rob

 

[Guy]

A lot of interesting stuff coming our way this year and next year. Look forward seeing the new Tigers

 

[Obee]

Oh well mate i have one here ready to send to John to repaint.

OH NO...... just when I thought I could paint some of my own castings..........

Send it over..........

but pick up your other 'junk' first... that will cost you a beer ... or 3

John

 

[Obee]

Howard,

Hon. Sec. and note taker........

thanks for all the 'goss' you do a wonderful job for us, keep it up,

John

 

[waynepoo]

There are some very,very nice proto types which will excite some of you (Robin). Howard took some pictures which I hope he will post soon, I will not steal his thunder but all those that like horses and camels will be happy. And I would add that Andy went out of his way to ask what we had in mind and answered all our questions. Now that I have meet him don't believe all the rubbish that some have said about him, as we say here, he is a top bloke.
Wayne.

 

[fierytheangelsfell]

Any mention of future RAF releases beyond what we have seen in dispatches?

 

[ostrein]

Great information Howard. Thanks a lot.

Looking forward for the Ancient Egypt news to come. {sm3}

Nothing said about upcoming LAH releases ??? {sm2}



Oliver

 

[waynepoo]

Any mention of future RAF releases beyond what we have seen in dispatches?

Andy noted that the cost of WW2 aircraft was becoming an issue and we may see the number cut down to just a couple of planes a year, where as Great war aircraft were smaller and we may see some British ones in the furture, but as he said never say never. As to R.A.F figures to our shame I don't think anyone asked about them.
Wayne.

 

[fierytheangelsfell]

...As to R.A.F figures to our shame I don't think anyone asked about them.
Wayne.

Noooooooooooooooo. AAaaaaaaaaaaaargh. {eek3} I want my Air Vice Marshall Keith Park.

 

[Rob]

Andy noted that the cost of WW2 aircraft was becoming an issue and we may see the number cut down to just a couple of planes a year, where as Great war aircraft were smaller and we may see some British ones in the furture, but as he said never say never. As to R.A.F figures to our shame I don't think anyone asked about them.
Wayne.

Wayne, not to worry mate, you've done a good job in keeping us up to date and whenever I meet up with Andy I also have about a hundred questions to ask. Besides, something tells me we will see some superb RAF releases next year :wink2:

Rob

 

[waynepoo]

Noooooooooooooooo. AAaaaaaaaaaaaargh. {eek3} I want my Air Vice Marshall Keith Park.

Mate, you know one thing Andy does is listen, drop him a line. That is a great idea for a figure I would want one and he is so well know that the chances are high for him to appear one day.
Wayne.