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Has there been any news about the advanced tabletop miniature rules? I'd love to hear just a simple yes or no about this, considering there was some talk about it a while back.
That´s not Stars and Stripes but the logo of the allied nations, the third block that formed after the Axis and Sinosoviet block, but before the NNO, the fourth block.
And the italians had it even worse, remember the big white and red stripes on their ships? That was for their airforce to recognise their ships since airfaorce and navy did not really like each other and not much communication went on between both military arms.
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André Winter L'Art Noir - Game Design and Translation Studio
2011/07/20 11:02:11
Subject: Re:The Dust Tactics News and Rumors Thread
It's because he's actually standing, rather than being stuck in an "advance!" pose. I'd say he'd not so big as to be jarring when put next to standard infantry.
No the Panzerprinz is taller because its a different scale than Dust Tactics. Since you guys seem to have missed it, anything labeled Dust 48 or Dust 35 is a different miniature range from those labeled Dust Tactics. Dust 48/Dust 35 are meant for the fine scale modeler community, I.E. people that want to do detailed realistic models, and are in 1/48 scale and 1/35 scale respectively. Dust Tactics is a 30mm scale mini line meant for gamers, and roughly equates to 1/56 scale.
CoALabaer wrote: Wargamers hate two things: the state of the game and change.
2011/07/20 21:12:15
Subject: Re:The Dust Tactics News and Rumors Thread
No its not. Dust 1:48 is a different scale entirely, and the models are sold unpainted and unassembled (although they have a limited selection in studio paintscheme). What you're thinking of is the Dust Tactics Premium line, which are the studio painted Dust minis.
CoALabaer wrote: Wargamers hate two things: the state of the game and change.
No its not. Dust 1:48 is a different scale entirely, and the models are sold unpainted and unassembled (although they have a limited selection in studio paintscheme). What you're thinking of is the Dust Tactics Premium line, which are the studio painted Dust minis.
Nope, do have one walker (Dust-48) here and he and his base have the same size as my normal Dust Tactics minis. Care to explain?
André Winter L'Art Noir - Game Design and Translation Studio
chaos0xomega wrote:Dust 1:48 is a different scale entirely, and the models are sold unpainted and unassembled
Not to derail the thread, but if Dust 1:48 is a different scale, how do they use the same plastic parts for the walkers?
Not sure if thats even possible considering the Dust 48 kits are completely different designs from the Dust Tactics minis.
Duncan_Idaho wrote:
No its not. Dust 1:48 is a different scale entirely, and the models are sold unpainted and unassembled (although they have a limited selection in studio paintscheme). What you're thinking of is the Dust Tactics Premium line, which are the studio painted Dust minis.
Nope, do have one walker (Dust-48) here and he and his base have the same size as my normal Dust Tactics minis. Care to explain?
From what I could find browsing online, the Dust Tactics walkers are 'heroic' 1/48 scale, while the infantry is 28-30mm (1/56). Similar to how vehicles in WH40k are in a different scale from infantry. Thus a Dust Tactics walker will appear to be largely the same scale as a Dust48 mini, although there should be some subtle differences. That doesn't change the fact that Dust 48 infantry minis are in a completely different scale.
CoALabaer wrote: Wargamers hate two things: the state of the game and change.
There's only one miniature released so far in the Dust 48 line and I have it in front of me along with some Axis trooper from the starter set. While Panzerprintz is taller, it comes down to him standing in a natural pose, whereas all the plastic starter miniatures are in action positions, with legs spread, half crouching or bending forwards. I don't see where' you're getting the "completely different scale" from.
2011/07/21 20:59:36
Subject: Re:The Dust Tactics News and Rumors Thread
Dust 48 is the same scale as Dust Tactics. The Dust Tactics infantry are not 28-30mm minis but are closer to 34-35mm. 1/48th scale is nominally 36mm (give or take a mm or two depending on manufacturer). I have quite a few of the Dust 48 kits and most are not completely different designs- just the same kits with resin conversion parts. My panzer Prince is only slight taller than most of the other minis because he is standing straight.
Allied soldiers had fallen back from Scapa’s Flow waterfront and established a line of defense along a row of warehouses. Sweat ran down their backs in the chill morning air. From their positions, the men heard the whistle and crack of artillery fire, but though they knew the Axis were coming, they couldn’t see their enemy through the fog. “What is that?” a private asked, pointing and waving toward the docks. Four shapes raced at them through the mist, smaller than walkers, but too large to be human…
The Axis Gorillas and Allied Grim Reapers have arrived! Now on sale at your local retailer and on our webstore, these heavily armored squads represent the newest scientific advances in the world of Dust Tactics.
Blutkreuz Korps experimentation
While experimentating with synthesized drugs on the gorilla, Markus, the Axis Blutkreuz Korps managed to spark his simian intellect, raising his mental capacity to unknown levels. Realizing the combat value of trained “war gorillas,” the Blutkreuz Korps developed more of these unusual soldiers and outfitted them with steel panzer gloves, brutally effective weapons in close combat.
The Axis Gorillas may be limited in number, but their tough natural armor and savage speed allow them to rush into combat. Once they engage their foes, their awesome strength and brutal panzer gloves can devastate infantry and walkers alike!
These gorillas are both intelligent and temperamental. Upset by the poor treatment they receive from the Axis, they will only follow a hero with the Blutkreuz Ape skill.
ASOCOM technology
As the battle of Scapa Flow escalates, ASOCOM unveils its newest technology. The Grim Reapers sport heavily armored battle suits that allow them to Jump over buildings to find ideal positions from which to rain death upon enemy squads with their dual Victory MGs.
Aided by their battle suits, the Grim Reapers race across the battlefield at a movement of two. Not only are they one of the most heavily armored squads available, but they’re one of the most mobile. The Grim Reapers live up to their name in the streets of Scapa Flow as they bound over buildings to hunt down Axis forces and eliminate them.
Turn the tide of battle
As the battle heats up in Scapa Flow, Allied and Axis forces seek every advantage they can find to win the day. Call in the reinforcements with the Axis Gorillas or Allied Grim Reapers!
Find these elite new units for Dust Tactics and Dust Tactics Premium at your local retailer today, or purchase them online on our webstore.
At the current rate I might get my hands on both of these sets around Christmas.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Also, the premium editions are now up for grabs from the Dust-models site, free shipping until the 5th of August. These are in all likeliness cheaper than the unpainted versions now that I look at their prices.
I was thinking the gorillas were kinda silly at first but the models are really growing on me.
They got a pretty steady stream of new stuff coming out. I'd love to see a list of what else is planned even if it's just a unit name but I guess they wanna copy off GW and keep things secret
Also, model comes with two head options: officers cap and regular field cap.
