For anyone who doesn't have this yet, when you're building the models read the German instruction side first Edit: For idiots like me, the Germans have the smooth helmets. I wish someone told me that beforehand XD
@@randallcase1009 yeah, but like John said, the old Open Fire Set had pretty bad models made of casted plastic, not like metal and resin or the new plastic versions
but now im going to have an extra 18 Shermans (6 Sherman 75s, 4 Sherman 76s, 6 Shermand V's, and 2 Fireflies), 4 StuGs, 3 Panzer 4s, a Tiger, 4 PaK 40s, 4 Panzer Grenadier Platoons 9 (+2 Command Platoons), and 2 Parachute Rifle Platoons, which I cannot complain about
@@tigerterrorist79 I know. I have about a company + of the things and they are pretty sad compared to the stuff out now. The current "Hit The Beach" set has the same models that are in the current M4A1 set from the Mid War range which are excellent little models. I have one HTB set and plan to scarf up another here soon so I can have a solid Sherman company.
And as to the question of "if two new players split the box, who gets the rulebook?" Folks, ask _anyone_ who already plays the game. Even if they've only been playing for a short time, they likely have several extra copies and they'll gladly give one away (you can pay it forward down the line)
I keep extra copies in my game bag so that if someone comes by and shows serious interest in maybe getting into the game I offer one of my rule books to them.
The Open Fire box that I bought had the exact same hard plastic infantry and PAK 40 sprues in it. I don't know where people get the idea that they were softer plastic. That set was the first of the big push by Battlefront to start getting rid of all of the old metal and resin minis in favor of HIPS plastic kits that continues today and that change is what many complained about. These sprues do still have the British tank commanders on them, so make sure you don't use those in the American tanks.
Yes, in Open Fire you had a British Armoured Company with Sherman Vs and a couple of Fireflies. The Germans had STUG IIIGs. The German infantry were also grenadiers vs this set being panzergrenadiers, so you get rifle/mg teams trying to be mg teams. The quick start section is just a reprint of the quick start section in the main rulebook.
They are still doing the soft plastic from what I can see. The upcoming US Airborne troops all appear to be the soft plastic types. They should be coming out sometime this week. This release was FUBARed by customs. : / facebook.com/BreakthroughAssault/photos/pcb.2291848944267661/2291848000934422/?type=3&theater&ifg=1
Thanks for the great vid. I was stressing getting into the game b/c I thought I’d be assembling 15mm people and I don’t have the vision or patience for that.
I understand some people, even lots of people like to build models but so many people must be put off by having to build the armies before playing. Is it a cost thing? Or an assumption that most players like to build and paint before playing?
I think there are so many different types of players out there. Some only paint and collect, never play, some just play, could care less about painting. and every thing in-between.
Still a great value starter, to me for the unique German grenadiers and the pak 40's already worth it, set costs about 54 Euros, one grenadier platoon with 7 bases is already over 20 euros and this set contains two of them.
The miniatures actually look in good proportion which is what I like. I’ve often found them to be in heroic scale and although it’s easier to pain I find it very ugly. Thanks for the great review 👍
I'm confused about the Parachute Rifle Platoon. Except for the Bazooka and Mortar teams, all the rest are labeled as M1919 and M1 Garand rifle teams, whether they have a M1919 LMG or not. Is the platoon given a full platoon with no optional M1919 LMG heavy teams, or a short platoon with one M1919 and Garand team having a M1919 LMG figure and 2 optional M1919 LMG teams? Whats the difference between a M1919 and M1 Garand team and a M1919 LMG team (figure wise)?
Oh wow. Haven’t had chance to visit the channel for a few months after starting my new job. They're already doing late war? Last thing I saw they were just getting ready for Stalingrad. I've got some catching up to do.
A very nice video. Im a returning to the game. I loved V2 but lost the love. I really like Team Yankee especially with my young son. I sold all my FoW from old ....yes big slap myself.....but with the new plastics Im back in. Would 2 of these make a solid 100 point army each
If me and my gal were to get into this game(I did a little wh40k TT, forgot basically all of it it’s been way too long but I still love WH40k lore) but this game looks awesome just wondering what is cheapest sets for me vs her
do you guys have any good recommendations for expanding off this box i am still new to the game and i dont have a good grasp of making lists and im not sure what book to get.
For the Americans I might suggest another box of Shermans or maybe Stuarts. Eventually you'll want some Artillery. My all time favorite is the 81mm Armored Halftracks. Some armored recon can be helpful as well. For the Germans maybe a platoon of heavy armor( Tiger or Panther)? Also some form of Artillery or 88s.
Just going to put this here: The Shermans are incorrect models for the period, and a US tank company was 18 tanks, not 8. And paras are a shit choice for generic 1944 Europe.
I bought this for my wife and myself for our first flames of war experience. 100% worth the money
Marriage goals.
For anyone who doesn't have this yet, when you're building the models read the German instruction side first
Edit: For idiots like me, the Germans have the smooth helmets. I wish someone told me that beforehand XD
How can you not tell the difference between a stalhelm and gi helmet? Lol ✌️
I didn't look at it or think about the fact that it mattered
Glad to see some flames of war on the channel!
Great unboxing video. Thank you
This was a great video to watch before I jumped into FoW. Thanks and keep up your great videos. :)
Just picked up this set, the Fury set, and the Open fire Starter set, so i'm going to be building models for a very long time.
Yeah, but it's worth it!
@@randallcase1009 yeah, but like
John said, the old Open Fire Set had pretty bad models made of casted plastic, not like metal and resin or the new plastic versions
but now im going to have an extra 18 Shermans (6 Sherman 75s, 4 Sherman 76s, 6 Shermand V's, and 2 Fireflies), 4 StuGs, 3 Panzer 4s, a Tiger, 4 PaK 40s, 4 Panzer Grenadier Platoons 9 (+2 Command Platoons), and 2 Parachute Rifle Platoons, which I cannot complain about
@@tigerterrorist79 I know. I have about a company + of the things and they are pretty sad compared to the stuff out now. The current "Hit The Beach" set has the same models that are in the current M4A1 set from the Mid War range which are excellent little models. I have one HTB set and plan to scarf up another here soon so I can have a solid Sherman company.
LOL you're just getting started! :p
Stronge choice of art work for hit the BEACH
And as to the question of "if two new players split the box, who gets the rulebook?" Folks, ask _anyone_ who already plays the game. Even if they've only been playing for a short time, they likely have several extra copies and they'll gladly give one away (you can pay it forward down the line)
I keep extra copies in my game bag so that if someone comes by and shows serious interest in maybe getting into the game I offer one of my rule books to them.
The Open Fire box that I bought had the exact same hard plastic infantry and PAK 40 sprues in it. I don't know where people get the idea that they were softer plastic. That set was the first of the big push by Battlefront to start getting rid of all of the old metal and resin minis in favor of HIPS plastic kits that continues today and that change is what many complained about. These sprues do still have the British tank commanders on them, so make sure you don't use those in the American tanks.
I'm a dice elitist too :D All of my factions in any game are also specifically themed.
Yes, in Open Fire you had a British Armoured Company with Sherman Vs and a couple of Fireflies. The Germans had STUG IIIGs. The German infantry were also grenadiers vs this set being panzergrenadiers, so you get rifle/mg teams trying to be mg teams. The quick start section is just a reprint of the quick start section in the main rulebook.
They are still doing the soft plastic from what I can see. The upcoming US Airborne troops all appear to be the soft plastic types. They should be coming out sometime this week. This release was FUBARed by customs. : / facebook.com/BreakthroughAssault/photos/pcb.2291848944267661/2291848000934422/?type=3&theater&ifg=1
interesting, the metal US Airborne models were some of my favorites from the original range
@@AllMiniaturesGreatandSmall Same here. They are really good.
Bought 2 sets, best value for money
Thanks for the great vid. I was stressing getting into the game b/c I thought I’d be assembling 15mm people and I don’t have the vision or patience for that.
I understand some people, even lots of people like to build models but so many people must be put off by having to build the armies before playing. Is it a cost thing? Or an assumption that most players like to build and paint before playing?
I think there are so many different types of players out there. Some only paint and collect, never play, some just play, could care less about painting. and every thing in-between.
I’m a terrible model painter so I don’t paint much maybe a just enough to take the shine off and paint mud on the tracks
Still a great value starter, to me for the unique German grenadiers and the pak 40's already worth it, set costs about 54 Euros, one grenadier platoon with 7 bases is already over 20 euros and this set contains two of them.
The miniatures actually look in good proportion which is what I like. I’ve often found them to be in heroic scale and although it’s easier to pain I find it very ugly. Thanks for the great review 👍
Great unbox, thank you!
I'm confused about the Parachute Rifle Platoon. Except for the Bazooka and Mortar teams, all the rest are labeled as M1919 and M1 Garand rifle teams, whether they have a M1919 LMG or not. Is the platoon given a full platoon with no optional M1919 LMG heavy teams, or a short platoon with one M1919 and Garand team having a M1919 LMG figure and 2 optional M1919 LMG teams? Whats the difference between a M1919 and M1 Garand team and a M1919 LMG team (figure wise)?
If I remember right every other team has a m1919 modeled but you treat all the teams the same for sake of simplicity.
@@AllMiniaturesGreatandSmall Then what are the optional M1919 LMG teams with 5 dice? How are they modeled?
Oh wow. Haven’t had chance to visit the channel for a few months after starting my new job. They're already doing late war? Last thing I saw they were just getting ready for Stalingrad. I've got some catching up to do.
Not a big Eastern Front player so I've been away from Flames for a little while too. But with Late War and Normandy I'm happy to play more!
Am thinking of getting this soon. Just picked up the Fury box set.
A very nice video. Im a returning to the game. I loved V2 but lost the love. I really like Team Yankee especially with my young son. I sold all my FoW from old ....yes big slap myself.....but with the new plastics Im back in. Would 2 of these make a solid 100 point army each
If me and my gal were to get into this game(I did a little wh40k TT, forgot basically all of it it’s been way too long but I still love WH40k lore) but this game looks awesome just wondering what is cheapest sets for me vs her
Hit the Beach would be the lowest point of entry and you get some solid starting forces here.
I know what I’m getting I like dnd and tanks so yeah I like dnd because I get to talk to my friends more and meet more people also it’s fun
With the Americans side of things Could I use them as a 1942 us north African American/British army for one of my friends who is just starting.
thank you good for my grandson !
Great video! Which game mat do you have there?
do you guys have any good recommendations for expanding off this box i am still new to the game and i dont have a good grasp of making lists and im not sure what book to get.
For the Americans I might suggest another box of Shermans or maybe Stuarts. Eventually you'll want some Artillery. My all time favorite is the 81mm Armored Halftracks. Some armored recon can be helpful as well. For the Germans maybe a platoon of heavy armor( Tiger or Panther)? Also some form of Artillery or 88s.
Just going to put this here:
The Shermans are incorrect models for the period, and a US tank company was 18 tanks, not 8. And paras are a shit choice for generic 1944 Europe.