Models

[Lord David the Denied]

Hello all,

Can anyone point me to decent sources for British Army vehicles in 1/60 scale? I'm given to understand this corresponds neatly to 28mm infantry figures, but all I'm seeing is 1/72, 1/48 or 1/35 kits.

Any help gratefully received.

 

[Agis]

Hello all,

Can anyone point me to decent sources for British Army vehicles in 1/60 scale? I'm given to understand this corresponds neatly to 28mm infantry figures, but all I'm seeing is 1/72, 1/48 or 1/35 kits.

Any help gratefully received.

1/60 - As far as I remeber - none!
1/64: West Wind:
http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=10_116

Also 28mm corresponse better to 1/56, and in that scale a growing range of vehicles is available.
See:
http://www.chieftainmodels.co.uk/
http://www.boltactionminiatures.co.uk/shop.php?CatID=7
http://www.agnminiatures.com/
http://www.sandsmodels.com/
http://www.diewaffenkammer.com/
http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/companyB.htm

 

[Lord David the Denied]

Thanks. The guy from S and S Models is the one that told me 28mm is the same as 1/60, and his models are marked 28mm (1/60) on the site.

Bizarrely the wikipedia article on model scales says 28mm is the same as 1/48, which is a much larger model than 1/60. So which is actually correct? :?

I should probably have mentioned I'm looking for modern stuff, not WW2. Cheers.

 

[Rick]

1/48 figures are a bit too big, around 38-40mm if i remember rightly, although the vehicles are about ok. 25-28mm is around 1/56-60ish, although some of the bigger 1/72nd vehicles would work with 'true' 25mm figures.
There is a thread about this from the early BF:Evo days. If you're looking for modern vehicles, you might do well to have a look at die cast models. I know Schuco do a few in about 1/56 scale.

 

[Lord David the Denied]

Thanks.

 

[Agis]

For 28mm modern check out Chieftain (T-62, T-72), S&S (or Sands), Assault Group and Company B.

...and yes, it would have been more efficient if you would have mentioned that you are interested in 28mm modern vehicles...
:wink: :wink: :wink:

 

[Lord David the Denied]

Company B is the only name there I don't already know. Have you a link, comrade?

It seems that between S&S and the Assault Group I can get most of the British vehicles I'm likely to want, but I can't seem to locate a 1/60 Apache Longbow or Challenger II model. Any ideas?

 

[Agis]

Company B is the only name there I don't already know. Have you a link, comrade?

It seems that between S&S and the Assault Group I can get most of the British vehicles I'm likely to want, but I can't seem to locate a 1/60 Apache Longbow or Challenger II model. Any ideas?

Ahem, see above, last link...

 

[Lord David the Denied]

Got it. They don't seem to be much help. Anyone at all know where I could get a Challenger II in the appropriate scale?

 

[Agis]

Got it. They don't seem to be much help. Anyone at all know where I could get a Challenger II in the appropriate scale?

Imprint got one:
http://www.imprintmodels.co.uk/Shop.aspx
and
http://www.imprintmodels.co.uk/Product.aspx?pid=31

They are 1/50 however!

I got their Warrior model, great kit, but a bit too big for my taste.

 

[Lord David the Denied]

Thanks Agis. Why can't anyone make them in 1/60? If that's the closest to 28mm which seems to be a very common size for infantry figures you'd think people would be making more vehicles in scale with them for gamers... :?

 

[tneva82]

Thanks Agis. Why can't anyone make them in 1/60? If that's the closest to 28mm which seems to be a very common size for infantry figures you'd think people would be making more vehicles in scale with them for gamers... :?

Dunno. Modern 28mm wargames aren't that common I think. For historicals 1/72 or micro scale has seemed to be more common to me though I could be wrong.

 

[Lord David the Denied]

Yeah, what's that about? Who wants tiny little models you can barely see with the naked eye?

 

[tneva82]

Yeah, what's that about? Who wants tiny little models you can barely see with the naked eye?

Ranges and ground scale comes to mind. You aren't in gunfight in knife fighting range ;-)

Also makes lot easier to play bigger games than few squads skirmishing. Not everybody has football field to play regimental scale battles

I like 6mm. Quick and easy to paint, look good(GHQ rocks) and allows bloody big battles easily in your standard gaming board. Nothing like hundred+ russian vechiles advancing toward british line!

 

[Mr Evil]

warriors are very big though in real world.. supprisingly big... friend of mine is a qualified driver of one and loves them. got a pic some where comparing the size of the warrior challenger 2 and scorpion...

 

[Lord David the Denied]

Would the old pre-painted BF:Evo models be any good for 28mm games? They were 25mm weren't they?

 

[Lord David the Denied]

Me again. Anyone know any retailers for 20mm modern figures? That's the same as 1/72, right?

 

[Agis]

Me again. Anyone know any retailers for 20mm modern figures? That's the same as 1/72, right?

Ha! I asked the same question 2 or 3 weeks ago on several forums.
The biggest range is from Liberation minis:
http://www.rhmodels.com/index.html
I have ordered some US minis and like them. I will have them painted posted on website over the weekend.

And then there is always soft plastic.
http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/PeriodModern.html

And yes - 20mm equals 1/72 more or less...

 

[Lord David the Denied]

Agis, you're alright. Thanks man.

I'll be very keen to see your painted US models. Looks like these people can supply everything I need, more or less. I can probably live without a Scimitar, for instance, if I can get a Challenger 2 and Warrior instead.

One small request - could you take a scale shot of the 1/72 stuff next to something in 28mm or thereabouts? A GW figure of some sort would be ideal. Many thanks for your help, large lord. Come over to the UK sometime and I'll buy you a proper English beer. :wink:

 

[Lorcan Nagle]

If you're looking for a scimitar and aren't adverse to model kits, Airfix do a 1/76 kit that looks grand against 1/72.