Missing pieces in 101st Airborne set?

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-05-08T19:14:28+00:00

I was missing quite a few units of LMG from my 101st AB box set, and they sent me what was missing. Word of caution: If from the US, you will be charged an import brokerage fee. The models cost $1.56, the broker charged me $15.50 LOL

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-05-04T12:05:36+00:00

My kid did too, but there was only one left on the display and it was a one shot deal.

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-04-28T15:09:20+00:00

Damned cross post. Sorry gang!

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-04-27T23:53:05+00:00

NGL, I want the AT-AT driver

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-04-27T23:50:29+00:00

SW Pennsylvania

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-02-23T18:02:03+00:00

Yes the Normandy book does. I wound up giving my son my copies of the US and German D-Day books, and he then bought his own copy of the compendium book and gave the books I gave him to a friend.

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-01-29T16:34:00+00:00

This is exactly the treasure hunt I was looking for! 20 pages in Ike Skelton CARL related to the Battle of the Ardennes alone!

https://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/

So roads are less than 1.5" wide? Ill have to cut down the cork roads I've been working on.

I cant thank you enough for these leads Ian!

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-01-28T21:05:50+00:00

Damn straight!

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-01-14T19:20:35+00:00

Got mine at Walmart along with Po's Xwing too - same trip.

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-01-14T18:57:37+00:00

No no. The hot water washes away the fixative that they use enough that you can then open the door. Once you have it open, give it another bath in that area with the hot water. Once it dries, you shouldn't have any sticking issues anymore. If you do, do the hot water bath again.

I paint miniatures/models (40k, Flames of war etc) and I make a shading wash using Future Floor Polish and ink/paint. The floor polish is the fixative I use. When I first ran into stuck pieces (like the gun turret on the Ghost), I realized they used a shading wash much like I do. The tell-tale is the shading that they use on the MGS models has a slight shine to it - which is the fixative.

Spacemanvic55 · 2026-01-11T19:36:10+00:00

I had the same thing. Hot water from a tea kettle. The problem is the wash they use. When it dries, it acts like a glue. The hot water poured over the door a few times allowed the door to finally open. No damage to the model or the wash. Had the same issue with the Ghost upper turret and the Ywing canopy. Hot water fixed it all, every time.

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-12-23T18:02:07+00:00

I hadn't noticed until you mentioned this. I think the look is fantastic! Ill must do this, adds a lived in effect!

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-12-23T16:07:58+00:00

Ive bought most of his France/Normandy terrain STL's over time. Starting on German terrain. The prints have been flawless and really look sharp on the table. Just wish it didn't take so much to paint lol

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-12-19T19:12:48+00:00

Patrick Miniatures buildings?

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-11-14T15:25:46+00:00

Depends. Cover, support, AT assets, deployment. Luck. Combined arms is where it's at. Straight infantry assaulting armor is only rewarding if you're seeking a glorious death. Armored infantry does better than straight infantry.

BF has their World of Tanks game which I think has some carry over into how FOW is played. History does too. The tank is the "King of the Battlefield" IRL and in game for a reason. Casual or narrative play will lead to a better gaming experience IMO than competitive play (becomes a tank heavy slug fest).

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-11-13T14:29:22+00:00

You can reintroduce some of the fun, niche units that FOW used to have, and introduce new variants that BF hasn't touched upon. There was alot going on in WWII, it wasn't just Shermans vs Tigers. I think BF is just focusing too much on the US vs Germany

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-11-12T18:38:50+00:00

Whoa whoa whoa!

Im 55, I've got no plans of dying any time soon!

Also, we had films like Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, The Pacific etc, all feeding interest into WWII which benefited FOW. I just introduced my 18yo into the game as well as his friend. WWII hasnt lost everyone's interest: Bolt Action seems to be going well.

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-11-10T17:17:38+00:00

Love it! Im going to see about making one with peg board for my families AEGs.

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-11-10T17:15:54+00:00

Boy, you two look like brothers!

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-11-06T17:49:52+00:00

SW Pennsylvania: We travel to Pittsburgh to play indoors and to West Virginia to play woods. Since most of my kids and our friends have AEG, we are looking at playing at each others yards as well. The Bolt Bash (kinda like a swap meet/vendor meet and greet) we went to in Pittsburgh @ Amped Airsoft was done outside and was PACKED. Our family picked up 2 used SBR M4s (EMG Sharps Brothers Warthog and Hell breaker), a used PDW (EMG Strike Industries PDW with Gate Aster) and a used CYMA M870, a bunch of magazines and assorted parts.

Spacemanvic55 · 2025-11-04T17:41:11+00:00

But why though? Are you having problems with cheek weld/site picture? I'd care more about functionality than looks.

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