{"id":11017,"date":"2018-09-05T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11017"},"modified":"2021-10-29T02:59:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T01:59:22","slug":"impressions-spectre-stowage-version-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/09\/05\/impressions-spectre-stowage-version-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Impressions: Spectre Stowage Version 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Way back when the Razor was released by Spectre, they also added a stowage kit to the range so you could add all sorts of boxes, bags and launchers to your vehicles and troops. I took a look at original pack back in July last year<\/a> and since then have bought it four times, explaining why lots of my troops seem to have gained AT4s and LAW. The downside to the pack was that is was often out of stock, leading to people missing out on it when new stock came in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Spectre has decided to do a new version of the stowage range. As well as swapping to resin rather than metal, the pack has also been split out into five separate packs. This has also allowed them to expand the range, adding several new items.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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This is going to be a quick post covering the new range before I start sticking them onto things. The change to resin has improved the detailing on several items (as you can see above) although I did notice a few tiny air bubbles that will require a little filling. We also seem to be missing an item – the sand boards didn’t survive the conversion, although it sounds like they will be returning soon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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First up the fun stuff! The Launchers pack is designed to let you cover your vehicles in a wide range of things that go boom. In addition to two LAWs and two AT4s from the original pack, this new kit includes a pair of Javelin tubes and an NLAW. The new items are ideal for giving to your more advanced forces (although we are missing a Task Force Operator with a Javelin…)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Probably the most useful of the stowage packs, the Containers and Ammo pack gives you all the various boxes you’ll need to store the vital kit. I’m really happy with the addition of the smaller ammo boxes (in both singles and a block of three), perfect for when you want to stack them up ready for quick action. It’s also the return of the Pelican rifle case, a perfect stand-in\u00a0for whatever kit you want to claim is inside it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A quick note – this pack seemed to have gained the small cooler from the next pack I’m going to look at. Might have been a mis-pack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The cooler chest returns in the Coolers and Fuel pack. The main change here is with the two types of duel stowage – MRE boxes and fuel cans. The four separate cans have been swapped out for a single loose one and four cans stacked in a row. I can see this causing mixed feelings, with many preferring the options of individuals. However, more often than not the singles were being combined into racks when added to vehicles so it makes sense. The MRE boxes are also grouped up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The Bergens and Daysack pack includes six packs. As well as the four from the original stowage pack, they are joined by two old friends. Backers of the original Kickstarter will remember the SAS Recon Patrol and their separate\u00a0backpack. Well, the designs of those rucksacks live on and can now be bought separately. This pack is labelled as stowage but honestly, this is ideal for anyone wanting to upgrade any number of figures to look like they are ready for long range patrolling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The final pack, Comms and Countermeasures, is a real mix of old and new. The smoke dischargers and satellite aerial from the original stowage return. They are joined by the aerial bases (from Humvee Upgrade – Charlie) and a brand new addition, the FLIR cam. This is a two-part\u00a0upgrade, letting you position the camera facing in any direction. It’s a neat add-on that could be used on all sorts of vehicles to give it an edge in gathering intelligence. It would have been nice to also see the Large Aerial from Humvee Upgrade – Charlie but it’s not a deal breaker<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is one place where I think the switch to resin will improve the product – the metal version of the satellite antennas I have on my SF technicals have been repainted multiple times as they have been bent out of shape. In resin, I can see it returning back original position much more easily.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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So what do I think of these changes? First of all, splitting them into different packs is ideal. It means that when I need to grab a few more launchers, I don’t end up with a massive pile of bags I haven’t used. The change to resin is also a positive one, as it means they can be cast by Spectre themselves without having to wait for their metal casting partners. Hopefully, this should reduce how often the stowage is unavailable. It also does a nice job on the detailing as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

On the other hand, there has been a change in pricing structure. The original pack was \u00a37.50 for quite a few items. The new packs are \u00a33 each. If you wanted to re-create the contents of the original pack, you’d need to spend almost double. On the other hand, you’d also be getting much more on top of the original pack. All of this is, of course, idle speculation as the metal version (which was out of stock) has been removed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Overall, I think this is a good change for Spectre to make. I’m also excited to see what else they may create to extend the stowage range.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Come back on Friday to see why the FLIR antenna isn’t in the group photo.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Way back when the Razor was released by Spectre, they also added a stowage kit to the range so you could add all sorts of boxes, bags and launchers to your vehicles and troops. 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