Vietnam air power

Started by Maraviglia, 02 November 2018, 05:21:48 PM

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Maraviglia

Hi.
I've had a look back through the recent post war requests and I don't think I'm repeating anything here but how about making some Cobras or Huey hogs?
While the cobra would be a completely new vehicle (and a nice add on to the modern vehicles?) the hog could just be a small add on to the existing model I think.
So, anyone else keen to "get (to) tha choppa(s)"?
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Secondly: get thee behind me!

I actually have a Huey from Pendraken. I don't remember ordering it, and I am trying desperately to steer clear of Viet Nam as I don't need another project. 

Isn't there a Cobra kit in 1:144? Or am I dreaming it?

Actually if Pendraken brought out a Chinook, I'd be right there.

Be great with the Falkland range too.
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Quote from: Maraviglia on 02 November 2018, 05:21:48 PM
Hi.
I've had a look back through the recent post war requests and I don't think I'm repeating anything here but how about making some Cobras or Huey hogs?
While the cobra would be a completely new vehicle (and a nice add on to the modern vehicles?) the hog could just be a small add on to the existing model I think.
So, anyone else keen to "get (to) tha choppa(s)"?

Hi, and welcome.

Unlikely as aircraft don't sell big volumes to clear sculpt costs.

Welsh models have a Chinook - pops up on ebay around £5

Miniwing do a Cobra.

I just purchased a trio of F toys C-H46. 

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I have a full Vietnam air cav troop in 10mm

Huey's and loach's from pendraken and a couple of cobras from minifigs (iirc). The cobras are OK sculpts and the pendraken Huey's are lovely. Just got to turn them into open door versions
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Butler 3D print will do all their models in 10mm if you ask, same price as 12mm, and they do a couple of UH-1s and for that matter, Lynxes:


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Maraviglia

Thanks for all the welcomes!

I know there's a few other options out there but to be honest I just like Pendraken's stuff so if I can get everything from one place then all the better!
I get that covering the cost of a new model has to be a primary concern which is why I wondered about a hog as in my completely amateur, uninformed opinion I reckon an add on kit could probably be made for the existing slick model fairly easily.
There's a few games I've been looking at and the only thing missing from the current pendraken range is gunships which is why I thought it was at least putting the question out there. Regardless, I'll be getting onto some form of army for Nam as soon as my WW1 is done.
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Pictures of your WW1 please :)
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Quote from: Maraviglia on 03 November 2018, 12:51:55 AM
Thanks for all the welcomes!

I know there's a few other options out there but to be honest I just like Pendraken's stuff so if I can get everything from one place then all the better!
I get that covering the cost of a new model has to be a primary concern which is why I wondered about a hog as in my completely amateur, uninformed opinion I reckon an add on kit could probably be made for the existing slick model fairly easily.
There's a few games I've been looking at and the only thing missing from the current pendraken range is gunships which is why I thought it was at least putting the question out there. Regardless, I'll be getting onto some form of army for Nam as soon as my WW1 is done.

Hey- ask for votes and see the response.

In terms of Nam, the Korean Brit early artillery crew + the Falklands 105 Melara = Aussie Artillery 

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A belated welcome from me, as well.  :-h

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Quote from: paulr on 03 November 2018, 01:34:16 AM
Pictures of your WW1 please :)

As soon as I figure out how to attach images from my phone to this forum I'll do it!
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Quote from: Sunray on 03 November 2018, 06:51:45 AM
Hey- ask for votes and see the response.

In terms of Nam, the Korean Brit early artillery crew + the Falklands 105 Melara = Aussie Artillery 

Ok... how do I ask for votes? I'm not only new to this forum but forums in general. Well, I think I was on one back in '98 but that's not much help.
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