HBG's Japanese Sets

@coachofmany:

Really it might be better to make another carrier, forget the Shinano, everybody has 50 of them already. Akagi was done in 1941 game, we are doing Kaga as a fleet carrier (same size as OOB), maybe we should do another fleet carrier for second set and then people can decide to use them however. Thoughts?

I disagree… Unless the cost of producing additional sculpts would be too much, I would love to see a Fleet-sized carrier, in addition to the others.

By no means is the absence of a Shinano class/size carrier a deal breaker, because it does not matter that much to me. But I would like to have one in a set, or available at some point.

If it costs too much to print additional carriers, then don’t do it. It is your decision as a company what is most profitable for you. However, my general thought is that I live to see as many types of (especially) ships as possible.

Guys,

@LHoffman:

@coachofmany:

Really it might be better to make another carrier, forget the Shinano, everybody has 50 of them already. Akagi was done in 1941 game, we are doing Kaga as a fleet carrier (same size as OOB), maybe we should do another fleet carrier for second set and then people can decide to use them however. Thoughts?

I disagree… Unless the cost of producing additional sculpts would be too much, I would love to see a Fleet-sized carrier, in addition to the others.

By no means is the absence of a Shinano class/size carrier a deal breaker, because it does not matter that much to me. But I would like to have one in a set, or available at some point.

If it costs too much to print additional carriers, then don’t do it. It is your decision as a company what is most profitable for you. However, my general thought is that I live to see as many types of (especially) ships as possible.

––I agree completely with my esteemed friend "LHoffman"s above stated opinions.

“Tall Paul”

@Variable:

Well crew, your opinions have been heard. Coach and I spoke today on the carrier subject. We are shelving the Shinano for now, but expect to see it back some day… :wink:

In it’s place, our plan is to go back to plan A, a regular fleet carrier sized Unryu. I’m working to convince him that the Shokaku/Zuikaku need to be included as the fleet carrier in set 3, The Basic Set. How does that grab everybody? Give us your feedback.

Perfect!  And thank you guys!

@Variable:

I just added more model pics for the Japanese Expansion Set.

Good stuff all the way around!!

Great pics of the new pieces to come. I think that I have found a problem with your Type 97 medium tank. I think the gun barrel is incorrect. The overall body and turret of the tank look to be the late war version but the gun barrel looks like the early war version.
With the Type 97, the early versions had a short-barreled 57mm gun. While it did okay in simply blasting infantry positions, when they went into battle against enemy armor (I believe it was against the Russians on the Manchurian/Soviet border) they found it lacking in armor-punching power. So the Japanese came out with an “upgraded” version with a longer barreled high velocity 47mm gun.
While the new gun did provide better armor penetration, I think it’s success against Allied armor was still questionable.
Look at the picture of my 1/35 scale models of both versions. The early model is on the right, the later model on the left.

@Variable:

Well crew, your opinions have been heard. Coach and I spoke today on the carrier subject. We are shelving the Shinano for now, but expect to see it back some day… :wink:

In it’s place, our plan is to go back to plan A, a regular fleet carrier sized Unryu. I’m working to convince him that the Shokaku/Zuikaku need to be included as the fleet carrier in set 3, The Basic Set. How does that grab everybody? Give us your feedback.

Sounds very equitable. I am very happy that the Shinano is on hold rather than cancelled. Thanks for listening to our feedback, that really is amazing customer service. When it comes down to it though, I know that everyone here would like HBG to make the best decisions for their company to remain profitable in the business. But the consideration is eminently appreciated.

Two thumbs way up.

As long as I can get an escort carrier, a cargo plane, a paratrooper, and a heavy bomber I’m good.

@coachofmany:

Really it might be better to make another carrier, forget the Shinano, everybody has 50 of them already. Akagi was done in 1941 game, we are doing Kaga as a fleet carrier (same size as OOB), maybe we should do another fleet carrier for second set and then people can decide to use them however. Thoughts?

Coach I really love what you guys do. I don’t have anything critical to say at all when it comes to HBG’s product line. If I were to chime in on current and near future projects though I simply would suggest creating sets that emphasize compatibility with previously released sets. That being said it seems that’s what you gents are doing.

I also think sets of  sub genre pieces would do well like say a Pacific set with UK, JAPAN, US, ANZAC battle pieces that are comparable in stats.

Lastly, I think there maybe a market for large sets similar to FMG’s Italian set with larger quantities.  Maybe combining the already produced German and Axis minors sets or USMC and US Supplement set.

Keep up the good work!

Coach,
Awesome lineup for the Imperial Japanese set 2.  Will be ordering 10 sets when you
have them up for per-order.  I really like your version of the Battleship Yamato, it looks to be bigger and has more detail than the OOB Yamato.
Second I trust your choice for a Fleet carrier for the IJN for this set.
Maybe include a Shinnano, Shokaku and Zuikaku sculpts in an all Japanese naval set like we discussed in 2011

WARRIOR888 :-D :-D :-D

So no one else notices the gun barrel on the Type 97 tank?

I saw the updates to the second Japanese set and everything looks very nice!  You guys did a wonderful job on the Unryu!

Just noticed the change in the Type 97 tank. Didn’t think I was being heard, but apparently I was. Thank you guys at HBG.

Coach,

I noticed your picture of the IJN Kagero Destroyer looks like a Tama or Kuma Light Cruiser.

WARRIOR888

Variable,

This is the first time ive seen your version of a Kagero Destroyer.  Previously it was not showing up on your images of this set.
The image you have now displayed  is a real close match to my 10 each Kagero 1-700 scale waterline models.  Good job, keep up the good work.

WARRIOR888