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Wider Wargaming => General Discussion => Topic started by: petercooman on 22 September 2018, 09:59:17 PM

Title: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: petercooman on 22 September 2018, 09:59:17 PM
Went in because the wife needed something, and found this:

(http://i.imgur.com/bj8GH55.jpg) (https://imgur.com/bj8GH55)

What on earth is that, i hear you say!

Well, as usual, action stores are three months early with their christmass decorations  ;D ;D ;D

I always have a look to see what i can salvage for the greater wargaming good, and came across the above item.

It's this little one right here:
(http://i.imgur.com/wYPnnTS.jpg) (https://imgur.com/wYPnnTS)

a quick glance made me believe the house would fit a 10 mm model, and at 1,99€ the price was quite good. A bonus is that the casing can also be used to display a model.

started cutting and got this:
(http://i.imgur.com/7b43bwJ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/7b43bwJ)

a comparison to some 10mm celtiberians
(http://i.imgur.com/l7VoR1a.jpg) (https://imgur.com/l7VoR1a)
(http://i.imgur.com/ru1Aljr.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ru1Aljr)

Only work it needs is to fill in the sides of the house, because it sports a christmass tree
(http://i.imgur.com/swSYYcd.jpg) (https://imgur.com/swSYYcd)

time to get busy!  :D :D :D :D :D :D
(http://i.imgur.com/5HduwpD.jpg) (https://imgur.com/5HduwpD)

I believe they carry the same stuff in every action store in Belgium, maybe in other countries too, in case you are interested in cheap houses!
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: petercooman on 22 September 2018, 10:03:05 PM
Took a picture for comparison with a pendraken house:

(https://i.imgur.com/v5Qyk9D.jpg)
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: Westmarcher on 22 September 2018, 10:42:23 PM
Good find and very tempting, Peter - but stay focused!   :P  If it's very, very cheap - perhaps, 'yes.'  :-\

Otherwise - 'no!' Stick to the 'real thing' by Pendraken (going by the doors, looks more 6mm to me).     :D
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: petercooman on 22 September 2018, 10:52:35 PM
I'm always focused on my 20 (or so) projects. This is cheap filler terrain for towns.
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: Westmarcher on 22 September 2018, 10:58:40 PM
Quote from: petercooman on 22 September 2018, 10:52:35 PM
I'm always focused on my 20 (or so) projects. This is cheap filler terrain for towns.

;D ;D

If it was cheap, I'll let you off then.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 23 September 2018, 08:39:10 AM
Excellent find!
To fill the sides, cereal box with pre cut windows? ;)
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: petercooman on 23 September 2018, 10:04:02 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 23 September 2018, 08:39:10 AM
Excellent find!
To fill the sides, cereal box with pre cut windows? ;)

I'll have a rummage first. I know i have some leftover chimneys from the above pendraken buildings. Maybe i got some windows somewhere?
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: Cavillarius on 14 October 2018, 04:10:39 PM
Action are great! I get storage, glue and a crazy cheap painters palet there (39 cents).
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: petercooman on 14 October 2018, 05:55:19 PM
Quote from: Cavillarius on 14 October 2018, 04:10:39 PM
Action are great! I get storage, glue and a crazy cheap painters palet there (39 cents).

Yes, they have great pva style glue that i use for flock, and their acrylic paint tubes are great for scenery projects (not to mention their cement texture paint)

I use their toolboxes to store counters and organise my boardgames too!
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: GrumpyOldMan on 14 October 2018, 11:48:38 PM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 23 September 2018, 08:39:10 AM
Excellent find!
To fill the sides, cereal box with pre cut windows? ;)

Don't forget that Irregular do architecturals in 10mm

http://irregularminiatures.co.uk/10mmRanges/10mmArchitecturals.htm (http://irregularminiatures.co.uk/10mmRanges/10mmArchitecturals.htm)

(http://irregularminiatures.co.uk/images6/10mmARCH.jpg)
Title: Re: For anyone with an ACTION store nearby
Post by: petercooman on 15 October 2018, 08:13:56 AM
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 14 October 2018, 11:48:38 PM
Don't forget that Irregular do architecturals in 10mm

http://irregularminiatures.co.uk/10mmRanges/10mmArchitecturals.htm (http://irregularminiatures.co.uk/10mmRanges/10mmArchitecturals.htm)

(http://irregularminiatures.co.uk/images6/10mmARCH.jpg)

Am aware of those, but will see what i can cobble up first!