What are the rules for them?
HBG U.S. Naval Sculpts Preorder
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You know, maybe Lunarwolf is right. While I would LOVE to see these new US Naval sculpts, especially the big Montana class battleships, maybe this kind of thing would be best saved for later. Coach is already making a lot of great supplement sets and for gaming purposes, we could probably better use some of the other sets Lunarwolf mentioned (Communist China, Nationalist China, Dutch, Poles). Also, I would really like to see real French units. I know that FMG is planning on making a French set, but it seems so far away right now. We just got the Italians done, Germany is in production and USA is still in the sculpting phase. Then we have 4 or 5 other countries yet to complete before we get to France (I think they are last on the list).
I guess I could go either way. If we get the proper funding by Dec 1 and Coach goes ahead with the project, then we will have some cool new ships. If it doesn’t happen now, Coach will refund all the pre-orders and I will have that money to buy the new US Supplement set, which is also very cool. Plus I think I will need more Axis Minors sets than I have already ordered.
Ugh! I’m such a flip-flopper. Maybe I should run for political office. Whatever happens: GO COACH!
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So to confirm this set will allow us to sub in some of these for OOB G40 pieces - the scale is the same?
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Yes the scale is the same. HBG is making all of his units the same scale as A&A. Yes there is a need for other sets, bit this set is for the guys who want a naval game. If this set is approved and made there will also be a Japanese naval set.
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Awesome, I hope after Japan comes UK and Germany. I think it would be great to get some Canadian pieces - perhaps as part of the UK set. I think for Atlantic convoy purposes some Canadian transports would be tremendous.
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It would probably help if we could get enough pre-orders for this first US Naval Set to “get the ball rolling” as we say down here in the South.
If/When that happens the “Coach” has already stated his interest in producing some Japanese Naval units.
I’m sure the “Coach” would probably be interested in producing some UK and German units, too if we all SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS with enough pre-orders to make them possible.
IMHO we will ALL benefit from these efforts if we can just find enough pre-order interest.
Thanks again “Coach” for your efforts thus far.
“Tall Paul”
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Honestly, I think the timing is not yet right for these. As HBG releases more and more sets, and more people become aware of them, the demand for a set like this might pick up(like next year).
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I think you guys are right on waiting a year. Coach has been rolling out a bunch of great stuff the last few months and I would like to see that continue. What I don’t want for him is a project that will sink him or slow him down funds-wise. He’s got a bunch of great ideas behind this one that could be moved up the list and into our hands sooner that may lead to a project like this becoming more successful down the road. That will give those of us who have been working on the naval game projects to finish up our games and give the other people out there to discover their own need for this great set. Save the build list Coach as we will likely need it again in the future!
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Everyone,
The total pre-order sales have been slooowly going up so I haven’t give up hope on these
set(s). Maybe the “Coach” will extend the time deadline or better yet find enough additional pre-orders to make this a viable set for production. I know he’s personally really interested in seeing this set(s) produced, whenever that would be. So everyone cross your fingers or whatever. Who knows,…maybe if his sales for the “Axis Minors Set” do real well it might help this set along? I gotta say Thanks to the “Coach” for even thinking about this set for all of us and the work he’s already done.“Tall Paul”
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yeah right, the deadline was too short, just say decembre 2012 and we sure get it by then.
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“Coach”,
It’s all up to you ,…but it would be OK with me if you choose to extend the “deadline” for these US Naval Set(s).
If it doesn’t give you more “head-aches”,…
And the other players with pre-orders agree,…You might consider extending the deadline. As far as I’m concerned, I’m for Whatever it takes to get these naval units produced.
“Tall Paul”
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Coach,
I second the motion proposed by Tall Paul of extending the deadline to whatever it takes to get Montana’s, Alaska’s, Midway’s, LSTs, Oilers and the other porposed units on our game boards.All other gentlemen, the current deadline to be in on the pre-order is drawing to a close unless Coach decides to extend it. Jump in now and order 5 to 10 sets. Order 10 sets and join our exclusive 1010 club! Coach is less than 15 percent away from getting to 50 percent of the money to go forward with this project. Many others and Coach and myself really would like to see these units produced, so any takers? Step up and put your money down.
WARRIOR888
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I would be okay with extending the deadline. After all, the order is already placed. Just let us know which way you decide to go coach. I think I am good either way.
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Warrior,
Since you’re the “1010 Club” secretary, and everyone SO FAR has been enthusiastic about Extending the deadline, let’s do a Roll Call List.
Ask everyone who has pre-orders if they would like a deadline extension for this set.
Don’t forget to list the “Coach” FIRST. I don’t know if a deadline extension would be a “head-ache” for him or not. You might use the previous list w/numbers of pre-orders on it. It looks like Reply #106 from this thread was the last pre-order list.–-------------------------------
As for me,…YES, extend the deadline .
KNP, Warrior, and Razor I believe have already said YES, also.
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Let’s “Bang the Drum” and whatever else it takes to drum up some more pre-order sales for these great Naval set(s) that we all want to see produced.
Something like this:
Roll Call of Pre-Order Customers and if they want a Deadline Extension
Name Sets Pre-Orderred Favor an Extension(Yes/No)
The “Coach” All of them ?
Warrior 10 YES
Tall Paul 10 YES
Tigerman77 10 ?
KNP 10 YES
Dangermouse 10 ?
Imperious Leader 6 ?
Razor 5 YES
Variable XXX Cancelled Order
AG124 2 + 3 YESLike I Say, What Do Ya’ll Think?
“Tall Paul”
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How close are we to having the funds needed to start this project? Last I saw was 35%.
Also, this may sound like a stupid question, but is that 35% of the TOTAL needed to start (so we would need another 65%) or is it 35% in relation to the 50% needed to start production (so we would need another 15%)?
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How close are we to having the funds needed to start this project? Last I saw was 35%.
Also, this may sound like a stupid question, but is that 35% of the TOTAL needed to start (so we would need another 65%) or is it 35% in relation to the 50% needed to start production (so we would need another 15%)?
We are at 36%
This is just sculpting fees, does not include cost of mold, production or shipping. -
I am in favour of extending the deadline, and I will order another three sets - just trying to figure out how to place an order which requesting an invoice change to combine shipping with my previous order; no luck so far.
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Roll Call of Pre-Order Customers and if they want a Deadline Extension
Name Sets Pre-Orderred Favor an Extension(Yes/No)
Gents. here is the latest update
The “Coach” All of them ?Warrior 10 YES
Tall Paul 10 YES
Tigerman77 10 ?
KNP 10 YES
Dangermouse 10 ?
Imperious Leader 6 ?
Razor 5 YES
Variable 4 ?
AG124 2+3 YES After InvoicingWARRIOR888
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IDK
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I am in favour of extending the deadline, and I will order another three sets - just trying to figure out how to place an order which requesting an invoice change to combine shipping with my previous order; no luck so far.
Call or email Coach though the HBG site. He will likely remove the second shipping fee if you ask him.
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I asked Coach to convert my 4 pre-orders to US supplement sets if this set is not going forward right now so I can support his current projects and help him to move forward on this set in the future. I am still 100% IN FAVOR of this project, but I want Coach to be able to spend my money now on more great projects instead of having it sit around for a year waiting on a project that may or may not happen.
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