Damn, there I was the other day quite comfortable with the state of my 1/300 [1/285] Aerial Wargaming. I had rules and aircraft for the Winter War – the Finns were complete and the Soviets would not take long. I had decided that Bag the Hun from the Lardies could be added to the rules library and I had even made a cursory look through the free scenario book, resisting manfully adding any more lead to my collection this year*.
Then you had to mention Korea and visions of MiG Alley spring to mind, as well as some interesting aircraft. I could see some B-29s (does anyone still make them in 1/300 [1/285] scale anymore) trundling along on a bombing run with some MiG-15s and/or Yak-15s trying to attack them. Enter some UN support – P-51Ds and Meteors of the RAAF, F-80s, F-82s or F-86s of the USAF not forgetting some F-84s.
Add some Yak-9s and La-7s to the mix and not only are there some interesting games possible but a fine collection of aircraft for the display shelf as well.
Of course, as one would have some B-29s available, late World War 2 air raids over Japan or Japanese held islands by the USAAF are a possibility. The P-51Ds (admittedly in RAAF colours) could be repurposed as escorts for the bombers in WW2. Attacking them would be some Japanese Nakajima Ki-44s (Tojo or Shoki) and some Mitsubishi J2Ms (Raiden) to attack them. Throw in a Shinden and there is another set.
Some early WW2 combat collections have been popping up in my head as well, in part the fault of the scenario book from the Lardies, in part from Bob’s off hand remark about the Korean Airwar.
When will this wargames megoalomania end?
This has been an insight into how a wargamer’s mind works! Curse you Bob Flywheel!
* there are some orders for lead under way at the moment but they had all been ordered, online and via Australia Post, prior to the start of 2020.
Maybe some ships for the WW2 air units to fight over?
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1/3000 scale ships so I would use 1/1200 scale aircraft for that – although Heroics and Ros do make 1/3000 scale aircraft they are fiddly – more designed for deck parking.
Now I do have some 1/1200 coastal that could make nice targets for some 1/1200 scale aircraft … hmmm
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I know this won’t help your megalomania but here is what you are wanting/ needing: https://www.shop.scotiagrendel.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=224_225_58_90_97&products_id=1046
Cheers,
Pete.
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Yes thank you for that Pete … I think.
Sigh, on to the internet tonight.
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H&R do a B29 too http://www.heroicsandros.co.uk/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=prodshow&ref=USA701&sid=3622t5g603x0r0oi7h5m8yif9w5ogf0c
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I can see myself weakening!
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Heroics and Ros also make a Superfortress miniature http://www.heroicsandros.co.uk/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=prodshow&ref=USA701&sid=08zin60l4z55f38x55onw5387o1456m3
Could always go with 1/600 scale. Tumbling Dice and Pico armor both carry a B-29 and many other aircraft.
That said, best to stick to your original plan. Your wallet will be happier.
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