Team Yankee WW3 Armoured Cavalry Troop Unboxing & review: What's in the box?

[@MrJibble]

The box on the back of the M1A1HC is an APU (auxiliary power unit), allowing it to decrease fuel consumption while idle.

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Makes sense. I was expecting an armour package to be honest given the stat changes... and obviously this isn't that.

[@MrJibble]

@@ModellingforAdvantage It uses the next generation of DE armour, so apart from the APU it looks completely the same but has stronger armour.

[@Subcomandante73]

@@MrJibble Much like the Challenger 1 and Challenger 2 looks very similar but only shared about 5% of the parts. A lot of improvements happen 'under the hood' :)

[@HeadHunterSix]

Ssssh... that's classified. We're supposed to tell the Brits it's a beer fridge. They will believe that Americans would mount one on a tank. :D

[@KFK47]

the 2 cam setup is a really good idea and quote of the day is "you know he's a ginger prat isn't he" haha love it guys keep her lit. The smell of a freshly opened kit is glorious lol.

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

I love him really, of course!

[@gkspain1]

Very clever joint screen, all the best Garry

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Thank you - needed to try something different to observe social distance, but it is going to be a feature of future games I think.

[@MedievalWargamer]

Fun update gents!Really enjoyed the unboxing!

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Many thanks sir knight.

[@FrostandFists]

Another fantastic video, gents! My favorite part was the discussion about the Apache! When I was a kid, we lived at a military base in Germany. As part of school field trip, we got to visit a hangar and see a bunch of cool stuff, but my favorite part was when they took us each up in an Apache, one at a time! It was only for a minute and they had completed disabled every button in the back seat, but it was a blast! The Apache will always be my favorite helicopter. 😁 ~ Wolfbrother Methos

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Looks cool, its a help, so is cool, and packs awesome firepower.?. What more could a kid want?

[@ianjackson8643]

as to fitting the Howitzers to the Vehicles its the power of Duck tape the forces cant move without it

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

No doubt sir!

[@basicminiaturepainting]

It does look like a very well worth the money starter set

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Definitely. Thanks for watching,

[@Subcomandante73]

Yep, great value for money. The only reason I didn't get one is that I got the equally good new British starter box.

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

I got that one too!

[@BrushQuill]

Great update guys. Lovely look in this box. Watched a really good program years ago about builiding Apache helicopter. It's a flying tank.n

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Thanks mate

[@CasperTheRamKnight]

Thank you!

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

You're welcome!

[@tabletopgeneralsde310]

That is a great box, have to get my hand on one of these.

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

British one was good, but this is a nice balance.

[@TeamClueless40K]

Certainly looks like a good quality and value product :-)

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Now I did not expect you to be watching this one mate. Is there a closet tanker in their somewhere?

[@TeamClueless40K]

@@ModellingforAdvantage if.....if, I we're to start another game it would likely be vehicle/tank based. I dont have a huge interest in modern/modern historic warfare but I do like a good tank :)

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

@@TeamClueless40K Mate, would love to get you involved in some of the historical games...Team Yankee, Flames of War, TANKs or Bolt Action - happy to give you a game any time see if it tickles your fancy!

[@HeadHunterSix]

Ordered one on eBay, hope to receive it mid-next week. Hoping I can incorporate the M1s and Bradleys from the starter into the army. It doesn't look like the Start Here guide includes HMMWV assembly instructions - I mean, they're simple enough (but most are) and I know the instructions are available on the spotlights online, as you say. Can't wait to get started! I only wish it also included a pair of A-10s, as most army boxes have a pair of helicopters and a pair of fixed wing aircraft. I suppose I could just put some wings on an M1 and have the same effect :D

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

If you can't find the instructions you need ping us a message through the contact form on the website and I will send you a picture or link.

[@HeadHunterSix]

@@ModellingforAdvantage Thanks, I appreciate it but I'm pretty sure the spotlight page for the box on the webstore will have links. Just thinking of first-timers who may not have played Flames of War before this and they may be unaware of the web resources. But you guys have always been so helpful and positive for the community. I'd shop with you if there wasn't this ocean in the way :)

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

@@HeadHunterSix Too kind sir. Thank you

[@Subcomandante73]

The 'sharks teeth' are for use on the Cobra rather than the Apache helo. Challenger and Abrams are expensive, so you won't be running many on the table. I'm not sure that Bradley or Warrior are worth the points as infantry transport. I went with the FV432 for my Brits and used the points elsewhere. We have yet to see the new Soviet list, so maybe it will even out, or the standard game will creep to 120 points (as long as you both agree to spend the extra points on the 'new' units). A T-55 horde at 120 points would be horrible :)

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Bradley looks like a capable scout vehicle though, and with the potential to kill a very expensive tank using the TOW missile, seems like a reasonable choice.

[@Subcomandante73]

@@ModellingforAdvantage Bradley Scout Platoon is 6 points for 2 vehicles. You can get 4 Hummers (2 platoons) with Tow 2 for the same cost. Good to have options, and the Bradley is certainly more robust :)

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

I guess 6 points is a lot in this game.

[@Subcomandante73]

@@ModellingforAdvantage It is when you spent most of the points on those lovely new M1A1's :p Two platoons of Tow-2 Hummers would cover more ground that one platoon of Bradley's, but the Bradley's might stick around for longer on the table. The Bradley is probably a good counter to the Soviet BMP's, and we really won't be able to see what is the 'best' list until we see the new Soviet book later this year.

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Looking forward to it myself.

[@jasonkleschick2455]

I know this is super nitpicking of me but T- Tube Launched O- Optically Tracked W- Wire Guided missile system. Again I know is a minor detail but you tend to say “optically wire guided” every time you bring up TOWs.

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

You are, of course, right.

[@Wolfeschlegelhausenbergerd0rff]

what is that? is it call to arms model kit mowas model kit?

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Sorry mate, not entirely sure what you are asking.

[@ianjackson8643]

well the marines are getting rid of their tanks so you wont need the decals anymore

[@Subcomandante73]

Lucky they still have them when we jump in the Team Yankee time machine back to 1985. :)

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

M60s and borrowed m1s I believe

[@Subcomandante73]

@@ModellingforAdvantage Marines can field M60Tank Company but not M1's.