Re: Field Marshal Games Pieces Project Discussion thread

[dadler12]

@knp7765:

@coachofmany:

@knp7765:

I just don’t think that one of FMG’s tanks should duplicate the OOB Sherman.  We have tons of them already so both of FMGs tanks should be something different.

What about a “Grant” medium tank?

The Grant was the one with the 75mm gun mounted on the side and a turret mounted 37mm gun, right?  That would be cool for FMG to make along with some sort of SPG/TD for the second armor.  Of course, Dr Larsen is right that we would be taking a step backwards in that case.  Since you are making the M5 Stuart, I think a late war Sherman would still be the best bet, like the M4A3.  Didn’t some Shermans come out with something like an 85mm gun to try and match the Tiger’s firepower?  And the turrets on those were a little different from the earlier M4A1 Shermans with 75mm guns, I think.

I think you’re thinking of the Sherman M4A3’s equipped with 105 mm howitzers. These really didn’t see action until the US was already in Germany.

[DrLarsen]

@dadler12:

@knp7765:

@coachofmany:

@knp7765:

I just don’t think that one of FMG’s tanks should duplicate the OOB Sherman.  We have tons of them already so both of FMGs tanks should be something different.

What about a “Grant” medium tank?

The Grant was the one with the 75mm gun mounted on the side and a turret mounted 37mm gun, right?  That would be cool for FMG to make along with some sort of SPG/TD for the second armor.  Of course, Dr Larsen is right that we would be taking a step backwards in that case.  Since you are making the M5 Stuart, I think a late war Sherman would still be the best bet, like the M4A3.  Didn’t some Shermans come out with something like an 85mm gun to try and match the Tiger’s firepower?  And the turrets on those were a little different from the earlier M4A1 Shermans with 75mm guns, I think.

I think you’re thinking of the Sherman M4A3’s equipped with 105 mm howitzers. These really didn’t see action until the US was already in Germany.

No, there were assault gun versions with the 105mm’s, but there was also the 76mm versions and the earlier M3 Lee/Grant that had the 75mm in the hull and a 37mm in the turret.  Oddly enough, the one with the 105 looks more like the “typical” early war version than the one with the 76mm.  The ones with the 105 were rare, but I’m not so sure that they were strictly late war.  In any case, it was a very short 105, which is part of the reason why they didn’t look so different…

[knp7765]

Hey FMG,
Any word on the France and ANZAC combat dice?

[GoSanchez6]

Can you buy the French and Anzac seperately or as a grand global 40 set.

[cminke]

when?

[FieldMarshalGames]

@knp7765:

Hey FMG,
Any word on the France and ANZAC combat dice?

Very soon.  Within a month I am told.

[knp7765]

Thanks!

[GoSanchez6]

We are getting close to launch on the pieces I hope all is still on. The tiger picture was awesome if you have more FMG we are dying to see them. Thanks

[Upside-down_Turtle]

Great Tank choices, FMG.  The Pershing tank didn’t even get a chance to fight in the war.  Tank destroyer all the way.

Don’t forget the US Mechanized unit.  How about the LVT?  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_Vehicle_Tracked

[Black Fox]

@coachofmany:

@Imperious:

American Tech set:

Tank: Pershing
Fighter : Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
Bomber: B-29
SPA: T-92 240mm SP Howitzer  (http://www.battletanks.com/t92_sp_240mm.htm)
Submarine:Tench class
Carrier: Essex

Tech Carrier should be “midway” class,
There were 18 Essex class carriers in use during WW2.

I served on the USS Midway.  So that gets my vote :-D  Besides that, I do agree that the Midway class would be best for a US Tech carrier.  This was the last carrier class to be built and launched in WWII (But were all commissioned just after the war ended.)

[Black Fox]

Greeting gents, I’ve been out of the loop for a while.  Hope you can fill me in on the status of the FMGs Combat Units.  I went to FMGs web site to go buy some but it says “Out of Stock” for both the Germans and Italians.  Did they finally released them and sold out or are they still in Pre-Order?  I didn’t see any “Buy” icon.  Can someone give me an update as to what the status is?

Thanks

By the way IL, I miss Klink :-D

[GoSanchez6]

Black Fox  you came back just in time. I believe FMG said he expected the pieces in late April and he expects Germany and Italy to go at about the same time. We did a pre order on Italy to help his expenses on the project. If I am wrong on this one some one can chime in.

[knp7765]

No, the Combat Units will NOT be ready in late April.  Late April is when the factory should have the defect in the mould corrected.  Then they have to get the mould back to the factory and should start production of the Italian units around mid-May.

You are right that the German units should come out very close to the Italian units.  If they come out close enough together, Jeremy said that they might take orders for the German units and not charge shipping so they can ship the Germans and Italians together.  Man, won’t that be a fantastic surprise one day.  You get a package and you have all your Italian AND German units ready to go.  I’m getting 5 sets of each so I will be swimming in combat units.

[cminke]

lol

[GoSanchez6]

Thanks KNP

[Black Fox]

Thanks, Sanches, KNP.  Much appreciated.

[knp7765]

No problem.  Glad I could help.  By the way, Love your SdKfz 251 picture.

[Black Fox]

Thanks KNP

It’s actually a modified Czech OT-810.  It’s one of several that are owned by some guys in Chandler Arizona as seen in the picture below.  My avatar pic is the 3rd vehicle in the colum.  It was taken at Camp Navajo in Arizona at a WWII reenactment.  I wouldn’t mind having one in my inventory.
Here is a web site that has a butt load of pictures. http://www.sdkfz251.com/index.html

[knp7765]

@Black:

Thanks KNP

It’s actually a modified Czech OT-810.  It’s one of several that are owned by some guys in Chandler Arizona as seen in the picture below.  My avatar pic is the 3rd vehicle in the colum.  It was taken at Camp Navajo in Arizona at a WWII reenactment.  I wouldn’t mind having one in my inventory.
Here is a web site that has a butt load of pictures. http://www.sdkfz251.com/index.html

Very cool!  I just checked out that site.  Lots of cool pics.  I got a kick out of the one painted all red.  Like the fire department’s version of a German halftrack.
I’ve always been a little envious of guys that actually own vehicles from WW2.  I just love that movie “Tank” with James Garner, where he plays a Sergeant-Major that owns his own fully restored Sherman tank.  I have always been partial to the Panzer III and would love to be able to restore one.  Sure it would cost a ton, not to mention parts would be VERY hard to find.  Maybe if I ever win Powerball, one of my indulgences will be to scour the earth for a Panzer III.  Until then, I guess I will settle for plastic models.  Thanks for the pics.

[WARRIOR888]

FMG,If you are still taking suggestions for American, Japanese and UK NAVAL pieces here is what I would like to see and would purchase.

USN BB USA No more IOWAs only 4 built 2 laid down them scraped.
BB NEW MEXICO CLASS  OR WEST VIRGINIA CLASS
TECH BB MONTANA CLASS

IJN BB IJN No more YAMATOS 2 built 1 converted to CV SHINANO other projected not built.
BB IJN FUSO CLASS OR IJN MUTSU CLASS
TECH BB A-150 SUPER YAMATO WITH 20 INCH GUNS

HMS BB UK no more ROYAL SOVERIGNS, 5 built only.
BB HMS KING GEORGE V CLASS OR QUEEN ELIZABETH CLASS
TECH BB HMS LION CLASS

USN CV USN No more WASPS! one built only.  Closest Class to it was The YORKTOWN CLASS OF 3 SHIPS.
CV USN FLEET CARRIER EESEX CLASS 24 built many more projected.
TECH CV USS MIDWAY CLASS
CVL INDEPENDENCE CLASS

IJ CV IJN No more SHINANO’S. one built only.
CV IJN AKAGI OR IJN ZUIKAKU
TECH IJN TAIHO HAD A ARMOURED DECK!
CVL SHOHO

HMS CV No more HMS VICTORIOUS.
CV HMS ARK ROYAL OR GLORIOUS
TECH CV HMS MALTA CLASS
CVL HMS MAJESTIC CLASS armoured deck!

USN CA No more USN AUGUSTAs
CA USN BALTIMORE OR DES MOINES CLASS
TECH CA USN ALASKA CLASS
CL USN ATLANTA CLASS

HMS CA No more HMS COUNTY CLASS
CA HMS BLACK PRINCE
TECH CA HMS TIGER CLASS
CL HMS DIDO

IJN CA No more MAYA CLASS
CA IJN MOGAMI CLASS
TECH CA IJN YAHAGI CLASS
CL IJN KUMA CLASS

IJN DD No more FUBUKI CLASS
DD IJN KAGERO CLASS
TECH DD SHIMAKAZE CLASS 1 BUILT 14 MORE projected.

UK DD No more FLETCHERS
DD O OR P CLASS
TECH DD W CLASS

USN DD No more FLETCHERS
DD USN ALLEN M. SUMMERS
TECH DD USN GEARING CLASS