<t> I won t like to see a WitPAE 2 (A WitpAE 2 would be a weird idea like willing to do a new movie about Battle of Midway after the one made by J Smight in 1976...)<br/>
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But I d like to play one day WitA : War in the Atlantic<br/>
It can't be a transfer of WitP on the atlantic map as the ...

<t> Hi <br/>
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i am reaching Dec 43 in my PBEM, and not yet decided about the Fuso Class BB upgrade :<br/>
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Battleship can be upgraded with new radar and improved AA => 780<br/>
delay = 45 days<br/>
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but there is also option to 'convert' them with a flying deck :<br/>
new radar ...

<r> Hi Mike<br/>
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Thanks for sharing<br/>
As usual, your information are always very interesting and very helpful when planing the japanese industry<br/>
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Although, i have some questions about some of your choices :<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: PaxMondo<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: mind_messing<br/>
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The 94 and J7W seem to work best in tandem. Shinden low and the 94 high. If I had to make a choice, I'd go 94, but simply because Loka has decided that they're that good he needs to ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: PaxMondo<br/>
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Amazing, I've never attempted CK this late, and it looks as though you will be able to take it.<br/>
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I hope so, Pax. I keep buying ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Lokasenna<br/>
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Here's an example of mine...<br/>

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Been wanting to put this together for a while, with some comments.<br/>
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Model (pool) - comments<br/>
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P1Y1 (65) - Long term replacement for the Betty, and probable ...

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Armor, as per my understanding, only increases survivability of your pilot if plane is shot down : it does not make plane more resistant to damage , for which you have to consider the ...

<t> Ki-49 Helen is to be my level bomber until end of the war<br/>
It has slighlty better range than Ki-21 Sally and carry 4x250kgs bombs vs only 3 for Ki-67<br/>
Furthermore Helen has better defensive armement....if it makes any different<br/>
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Armor, as per my understanding, only ...

<t> PDU ON<br/>
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I do produce Ki-21 IIa Sally until Ki-49 IIa become available as it as a greater range<br/>
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Ki-21 IIa Sally has 4 x 250kgs bombs / range = 10hex<br/>
Ki-49 IIa Helen has 4 x 250kgs bombs / range = 11hex<br/>
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yes Ki-49 Ia has MAD but only in June 1944<br ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Mike Solli<br/>
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4 Oct 43<br/>
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The B6N2a R&D advanced to 3/44 (will become operational 12/43).
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Hi Mike<br/>
I did same, keeping R&D for B6N2a for months but realized that B6N2a performance are completely ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Mike Solli<br/>
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The Ki-43-IV R&D advanced to 12/44 (will become operational 2/44).<br/>
The Ki-84r R&D advanced to 3/45 (will become operational 2/44).
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Hi Mike<br/>
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May I ask you why you are still investing ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Mike Solli<br/>
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253 Ku S-2, 36 Zero, 11 Air Flotilla, arrived at Saipan! I upgraded to the A6M5c and gave them a very nice commander and trained pilots. I'm working on increasing their defense to 70. I learned about this tactic probably too late for this ...

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This new battle of Midway will heavily suffer from comparison with the 1976 movie, which was actually a great movie, and cannot see what this new version can add more...<br/>
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Taking about comparison, and why original version is always better, as an example with the ...

<t> Hi<br/>
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I am currently in July 1943, (playing PBEM, SC 1) and have below production ongoing :<br/>
A6M5c Zero<br/>
D4Y3 Judy<br/>
B6N2 Jill<br/>
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Obvioulsy my opponent has now F6F Hellcat to protect his carriers...<br/>
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Considering the speed of different ...

<t> Hi All<br/>
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I have some concerns about one of my R&D program<br/>
I am currently playing PBEM on 20/April 1943 with 5 full R&D factories researching D4Y3 : production date on June 1943...<br/>
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As per my estimation, i will reach exactly 100% on 30th April 1944, which means that ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Mike Solli<br/>
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9 Jun 43<br/>
The B6N2a Jill R&D advanced to 9/44 (will become operational 12/43).
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Like most of japanese players, I follow with great attention your AAR, especially information related to the Production ...

<r> Thanks for your replies <E>;)</E><br/>
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Yes, I am keeping close eyes on squadron with high SR airplane<br/>
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Well, we are still in October 42, so lot of time before Ki84/A7M2, and even before Ki-83/J7W1 which I plan to use for Home Island defense late 44/beg 45, which I plan to put ...

<t> Thanks for the feedback<br/>
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Actually my concern with A6M5c is that, despite it gets armor, the speed drop is quite important compared to A6M5...<br/>
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So better to have a fast A6M5 or a slower but armored A6M5c ?<br/>
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I m thinking about keeping the A6M5 / A6M5b for the ...

<r> Yes PDU ON<br/>
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Well i think i ll go with a mix of A6M5/A6M5b for escort and A6M5c/A6M8 for CAP <br/>
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Although, i ll change 2 R&D from A6M5 to A7M2...<br/>
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I skipped Jack and go with N1KJ George for LBA IJN fighters<br/>
I think it s good idea to keep a few ...

<t> Hi<br/>
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I am in October 1942 (PBEM) and I have just achieved R&D for A6M5.<br/>
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But I am quite puzzled about next R&D choice.<br/>
I have currently 7 full R&D (x30) for A6M5 and when looking at new A6M updates , I am not sure it worth the time and ressources to pursue research ...