HBG U.S. Naval Sculpts Preorder

Razor and Warrior,

With just a quick glance through the posts I came up with a small list of people and their orders.  I’m certain it is very incomplete, but you might do a “Roll Call” of players and their orders to update it.

Warrior……10 sets  The 1st “1010 member”
Tall Paul… "    "
Tigerman77…  "    "
KNP…  "    "
Imperial Leader… 6    "
Razor… 5    "
AG124… 2    "

We should NOT make this a competition in any way,…and if you only want 1 set, that is just FINE.  But I’m proud to have orderred 10 sets and hope in my own small way that number assists in getting these great units produced.

“Tall Paul”

You’ve got my attention, but 10 sets is pricey for me. I may be able to put in for 2 more over the 2 I’ve already got. I may have to spread it out between now and 12/1.

“Coach”,

That’s great.  I’m sure it will only help sales.  Who wouldn’t want a FREE BONUS SET of units or a MAP AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE.

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Hey Razor and Warrior,

It sounds like you can add Variable with 2 sets to your “Roll Call” for now.  You can ask him later about adding 2 more to his order.

WHO ELSE has pre-orderred and how many???  Speak up so Razor and Warrior can add you to the “Roll Call” list.

The “Coach” seems to be “sweetenning the pot” for gamers who order 10 sets(or more) so it will be worth your time to speak up.

You know,…with the discount the “Coach” already gives when you order multiple sets, the total cost is already less.  And his shipping cost is only about $3.00 if I remember correctly.

With the LIGHTNING SPEED that HBG ships their orders,…I think the “Coach” must have some major leverage over the shipping company or something.  Wow!  Greased Lightning!!!

“Tall Paul”

“Coach”,

I’ve heard you offer to print maps in differing sizes before.  So when the time comes, would you print my copy of The Solomons Campaign map 25% larger, 48" x 100" ?
I certainly would appreciate it if you would.

I’m hoping to make all of my A&A maps fit into my 48" x 108" gaming table.  The maps not only look Cool larger, but it really helps when you can actually SEE everything.  Not to mention if some unfortunate player drops a unit or something onto the board it doesn’t make an unholy he__ of a mess!

“Tall Paul”

I would like to see this happen and maybe sweeten the pot to make it more enticing to order!
The Solomon map is coming along and maybe if we get people to order 10 sets, they will get a discount on the map or buy 10 sets get one set Free.
The Solomon map is 36" X 72" and will sell for $59.00
Buy 10 sets and get it for $39.00 plus shipping.
What do you think?

Coach, this is a great idea, maybe it will generate the funds so we can get both USN set 1 and 2 both produced.  :-D :-D :-D :-D

Gentlemen, Current Known Roll Call for US Naval Supplemental set
WARRIOR                10 EA
TALL PAUL               10 EA
TIGERMAN77           10 EA
KNP                        10 EA
DANGERMOUSE      10 EA
IMPERIOUS LEADER   6 EA
RAZOR                      5 EA
VARIABLE                  2 EA   possible 2 more before Dec
AG124                       2 EA

Razor, let me know if your total is correct.  Don’t want to miss-interpet anyone’s pre-order.
If anyone knows who else from our forum has pre-ordered let me know and I will update the list.
Cheers

WARRIOR888

Warrior,

It’s good to hear from you again.  I’m glad you’re back and “leading the charge” as far as boosting the pre-orders for these US Naval Set(s).  I loved how you added your “Hint” to the “Coach” about getting BOTH sets #1 and #2 produced.  Keep it up my friend.  I’m in there cheerleading myself.  Razor is also helping.

If I understood Razor correctly, after he added 4 more sets that gave him a total of 5 sets.  Ask him again, or the “Coach” can verify.

How about everyone Else?.  Step up and be add your name to the list of pre-order patrons.

Who knows,…with the “Coach” “Sweetenning the Pot”, you might choose to
Increase your Pre-Order to 10 Sets and get a free set or a discount on the Solomons map.  Either one sounds like a good deal to me.  Think about it.

“Tall Paul”

Humm,

As of now, I would be interested in the Solomon’s map only ( 48’ x 108’, maybe 99$  :roll: ). I have put lot of $$$ in A&A Naval that I wouldn’t buy anymore in an other scale. Unless you make them 1/1800 instead of 1/2400… :evil:

J.  8-)

@coachofmany:

@radar231:

Humm,

As of now, I would be interested in the Solomon’s map only ( 48’ x 108’, maybe 99$  :roll: ). I have put lot of $$$ in A&A Naval that I wouldn’t buy anymore in an other scale. Unless you make them 1/1800 instead of 1/2400… :evil:

J.  8-)

They will be done in the same scale as AAA units.

If same scale as A&A board game (NOT A&A Miniatures), then I’d probably buy at least one set.  Never could get a straight answer before and I’m in the same boat - all my moola is going into the board games! :)

Count me in!

Ok so i’m doing my bit too help the cause, i ordered 10 sets, dont need that many but if it helps to get them created then it’s all good……

Hey Coach, what percentage are we at now?

Dangermouse,

Congrats on your pre-order of 10 sets!

And Thank You from all of us gamers for your helping to make this set(s) more likely to be produced.

WARRIOR,…add another name to the 1010 Set membership.

“Tall Paul”

Everyone,

I’m truly hoping that the 1010 set will come to stand for:

10 sets ORDERED,…and 10 sets PLAYED with in a game.

It’s named after the “1010 dock” in Pearl Harbor that is 1,010 feet long.  It’s where the Minelayer Oglala was docked on Dec 7, 1941 and slowly sank after a torpedo run under her and exploded against a Cruiser beside her making all of her old seams leak.

“Tall Paul”

“Coach”,

Maybe you could also give us an UPDATE on the units YOU see as being included in the 1st set.  I remember that you said you wanted it versital with as many different ship types as possible.  You also said we didn’t need two Heavy Carriers or several Old Battleships duplicating units already being produced.  Please let us know YOUR thoughts as I’m just going to GUESS at it below.

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Using your thoughts,…MY “GUESS” would be the 1st set MIGHT include:
(Bold Face marks units that seem certain for inclusion)

“Montana” class Battleship
***     Heavy Cruiser (Possible temp. replacement by OOB Cruiser?)                            
         “Independance” class Light Carrier
***     Light Cruiser  (Possibly replaced with “Atlanta” class CLAA Anti-Aircraft Cruiser?)
         Destroyer Escort
         PBY Seaplane
         AO Oiler
         “Essex” class Carrier
***     B-29 “SuperFortress” VLR Heavy Bomber (Is this to be included in a Naval Set?)
         “Alaska” class BattleCruiser
         LST  Landing Ship-Tank
         PT Patrol/Torpedo Boat
         “Atlanta” class CLAA Anti-Aircraft Cruiser
         AV Seaplane Tender
         DMS Minesweeper
         LCVP HIGGENS BOAT  Landing Craft, Vehicle/Personnel

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This above list has 13 SOLID choices(Bold Face) with 3 possible deferments to another set(s).

It doesn’t include any of the Older or Mid-War Battleships or the LCM  Landing Craft-Mechanised.

The PT Boat, “Atlanta” CLAA, AV Seaplane Tender, and the DMS Minesweeper weren’t included in the voting from the start.  13-15 votes had already been cast before they were added to the list.  They seem to have been popular choices since their inclusion.

The LCM is a smaller craft for landing Tanks and IMHO not a necessary unit if we get the LST and the LCVP units produced.

The  LST and LCVP units ARE VERY NECESSARY!

Everyone, INCLUDING ME, wants the B-29 produced.  I’m just wondering if you’re going to include it in this Naval set,…or add a P-47 Thunderbolt, A-20 Havoc, and some others to it for an Air Force Set.

Please don’t anyone think I’m trying to do anything more than offer my
opinions(GUESSES) on what the “Coach” will include in the set(s).  It is HIS CHOICE,…I’m just asking him to “update” us as to his latest thoughts.

“Tall Paul”

Coach, this is an awesome lineup!  I like it.  It will add some serious USN fire  power to our AA games.  Your choices are excellent for set one.  If you can do a set two later and include the others then we would have double fire power for our games.

Keep up the terrific work and I am really looking forward to these being produced. :-D :-D :-D :-D

Cheers

WARRIOR888