Any chance of some WWWII sculpts?
The sort of thing seen in Secrets of the Third Reich or DUST Tactics.
Do the world war one Germans come with a gas mask sculpt?
That would be a start
But what would you use for Liberty or Frau Tear?
Not to put a downer on this, as everythings good. But whats wrong with the 28mm ones?
Also if your just looking at doing it on a smaller table I think you probably could get something from the current ranges. The Mecha will be your hardest thing to find. Is there a 10mm Mech supplyer?
Take care
Brian
http://brushwars.wordpress.com
Quote from: count_zero99uk on 10 April 2011, 03:54:45 PM
Not to put a downer on this, as everythings good. But whats wrong with the 28mm ones?
Also if your just looking at doing it on a smaller table I think you probably could get something from the current ranges. The Mecha will be your hardest thing to find. Is there a 10mm Mech supplyer?
Take care
Brian
http://brushwars.wordpress.com
you hit the nail on the head my 28mm stuff is too big. I have loads of 28mm stuff but with some ranges being in excess of 60 inches then i needed smaller scales hence my dino hunting in 10mm as well as my plans for wierd wars. i have whole box of mechs from Wizard of the coast so i should be able to find suiable things in there. basically i am selling off my wierd wars stuff.
Quote from: count_zero99uk on 10 April 2011, 03:54:45 PM
Not to put a downer on this, as everythings good. But whats wrong with the 28mm ones?
1. Space.
2. Overpriced 28mm figures.
3. I want to do brigade-divisional engagements that 28mm is no good for representing.
4. I want to do it in 10mm.
I'll definatley be able to cobble something together from the current ranges and what i can't i can scratchbuild or source elsewhere but i'd really rather get what i need from Pendraken.
For mechs, I should be getting the Battletech Introductory set this week, that has 26 mechs in it i think. And i also think there 1/600 and 10mm is 1/144. So the battletech mechs could replace something just say there not as big.
Could be an interesting project i hope you keep us informed.
Take care.
Brian.
http://brushwars.wordpress.com/
I'm currently having a try on a Tank , Dust-like in 10mm. I'll let you know.
Quote from: count_zero99uk on 10 April 2011, 03:54:45 PM
(...) The Mecha will be your hardest thing to find. Is there a 10mm Mech supplyer?
Take care
Brian
http://brushwars.wordpress.com
I think, at the moment these (done in 15mm) are as close you can get:
http://store.dp9.com/index.php?cPath=38_44
Quote from: Trencher on 11 April 2011, 07:17:52 PM
I think, at the moment these (done in 15mm) are as close you can get:
http://store.dp9.com/index.php?cPath=38_44
Now they're pretty cool! Anyone fancy scaling one down to 10mm for us?! :D
Yep, that's the kind of things i'm after... :D
They are pretty cool aren't they 8)
Three sets of legs, bodies converted from existing tank or A/C chassis, bit of artistic license thrown in for good measure ...........
:-\
Cheers,
Kev
Quote from: Squirrel on 13 April 2011, 08:05:29 PM
Three sets of legs, bodies converted from existing tank or A/C chassis, bit of artistic license thrown in for good measure ...........
I was thinking along those lines myself, making a few component parts which can be put together to create loads of options.
Quote from: Leon on 14 April 2011, 01:20:49 PM
I was thinking along those lines myself,
That's handy ;) Remind me to come back to you on this one if I manage to get my head back into gear and finish my current project!
Cheers,
Kev
The major problem is tracks, you would have to do a lot of filling. Hetzer might work, or a 4wheel A/C
IanS
Hi Leon
Quote from: Leon on 11 April 2011, 08:35:42 PM
Now they're pretty cool! Anyone fancy scaling one down to 10mm for us?! :D
At Shapeways there is a designer that has done some 28mm and 1/285 work for these products:-
http://www.shapeways.com/model/170294/tank_walker__g__early_legs__walking__1_56th_.html?gid=sg49226 (http://www.shapeways.com/model/170294/tank_walker__g__early_legs__walking__1_56th_.html?gid=sg49226)
http://www.shapeways.com/model/183913/tank_walker__g__early_legs_drive_mode__1_56th_.html?gid=sg49226 (http://www.shapeways.com/model/183913/tank_walker__g__early_legs_drive_mode__1_56th_.html?gid=sg49226)
http://www.shapeways.com/model/192115/tank_walker__valkrie__legs_walking__1_56th_.html?gid=sg49226 (http://www.shapeways.com/model/192115/tank_walker__valkrie__legs_walking__1_56th_.html?gid=sg49226)
I don't know who owns the designs but maybe he can be hired to do some 10mm work.
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Some of the BattleTech like mechs from this guy are already available in 1/160, which would be a good match for 10mm.
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/sandman?section=1%2F160th+Scale+Miniatures
The only problem would be the price, even if you don't order the gold plated one, they aren't what you'd call cheap!
Quote from: ianrs54 on 15 April 2011, 09:29:05 AM
The major problem is tracks, you would have to do a lot of filling. Hetzer might work, or a 4wheel A/C
IanS
The Matilda is multi-part with separate tracks I believe? (Makes note to confirm with Dave... :D)
It's not just the tracks, also theres no logical reason for turret, if there is a logical reason for a walker anyway. The US army did concept studies in the mid 50's, and reckoned that tracks and wheels would work better.
IanS
So are you considering doing something along these lines then Leon?
If so, i'd avoid the 'battletech' look.
I found some interesting models over at Minifigs http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=4&CategoryID=23&SubCategoryID=149 (http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=4&CategoryID=23&SubCategoryID=149) but they are WAY too 'battletech' for what i see WWWII as being.
And in any case, as i said i'd rather buy from Pendraken. :-[
Aside from walkers i'd like a few of the insane mega vehicles the Nazis we're looking at like the Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreuzer_P._1000_Ratte (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreuzer_P._1000_Ratte).
(http://media.moddb.com/images/groups/1/3/2074/tank1.jpg)
Or even the 'Monster'!
(http://www.provehicles.co.uk/images/biggest_tanks/tank_compare_r.jpg)
As foir the other stuff;
Power armour troops would be good
(http://viewfromtheturret.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/incursion-grunt-ape1-painted.jpg)
or even chaps in standard armour
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fF0J7PhtEyk/SgcuTa9CZ3I/AAAAAAAAAvE/Go7YEueES7A/s320/SovEng1sm.jpg)
I'm currently finishing off the FPW French i ordered (and shortly a 15mm 30YW Swedish army), but after that i'm considering WWWII (depending on figure availability really) and should be able to sort out enough from your current ranges...it'd be lovely to have dedicated sculpts though!
Quote from: Luddite on 17 April 2011, 07:06:07 PM
So are you considering doing something along these lines then Leon?
We'll always consider something if the interest is there, but I must admit I was thinking along the Battletech lines, as I could see it being more commercially appealing than our own random creations.
As for the Ratte, I'd love one as well, I also mention the Maus to Dave at every opportunity... :D
Quote from: ianrs54 on 17 April 2011, 04:20:34 PM
It's not just the tracks, also theres no logical reason for turret, if there is a logical reason for a walker anyway.
IanS
Of course there's not, but what's that got to do with cool minis and 'wierd wars' ;D
Cheers,
Kev
Quote from: Leon on 17 April 2011, 11:12:19 PM
We'll always consider something if the interest is there, but I must admit I was thinking along the Battletech lines, as I could see it being more commercially appealing than our own random creations.
Looks like there are two potential ranges here - the 'Weird War' walkers from the original request, and the Battletech style.
For me, the Battletech is far too futuristic to be of use in Wierd War setting, and from a personnal opinion of no interest. Also there are usually ample plastic Battletech style figs on evil-bay scaled for 10mm.
Weird War just makes me grin :D
Cheers,
Kev
Quote from: Leon on 17 April 2011, 11:12:19 PM
We'll always consider something if the interest is there, but I must admit I was thinking along the Battletech lines, as I could see it being more commercially appealing than our own random creations.
As for the Ratte, I'd love one as well, I also mention the Maus to Dave at every opportunity... :D
A friend just started on the 'Secrets of the Third Reich' rules, he wants to play in 28mm. I'm not very keen to go down that road, but 10mm would be an option for me.
I think that for 'Weird War II' I'd agree with Luddite/Squirrel. Avoid the Battletech look, but stick with something that looks cobbled together from existing Panzers.
The westwind models are really nice sculpts, but there 28mm and the priceing is equaly large.
Actually the prices arent that bad if you buy them from Maelstrom etc.
20 Zombies, £18 including the P&P, so 90p a figure isnt that bad, also as its a game based around about 30 figures a side, again, its not too bad. Its only when you start looking at the Tiger mech or the Russian Spider tank that it gets really painful at £36
There used to be plastic walkers - Magister Militum (duks fast) had them. Intended to be 28mm, but could use the legs.
The siily German stuff - 20mm conversions should work. You may need two chasiss to do it.
IanS
Quote from: count_zero99uk on 20 April 2011, 06:24:20 PM
The westwind models are really nice sculpts, but there 28mm and the priceing is equaly large.
I own loads of WW SoTR figures and would have to partially disagree with you. If you can assemble them without resorting to loads of greenstuff, hours spent filing etc then yes most are pretty good, but sadly WW's quality control is frankly appalling. I have had packets turn up without bases, heads, limbs, weapon sprues, broken figures. Thankfully these have all mostly been rectified relatively quickly and without too much fuss.
There are also scale issues with some of the newer figures coming out - either too slender/thin or too portly. Clearly lots of different designers. As far as SoTR goes as a set of rules I ditched them as an idea long ago and am working on my own version. The new range figures whilst good are let down by quite frankly very poor imagination when it comes to rules. Too many things are replicas of what other forces have in their list and the nations are becoming quite samey, samey.
Nosher the only problem ive seen is with the Incursion minis and the SOTR minis. And i think your right they have different sculpters.
Ive only got british SOTR atm and the rat mech is still boxed up, i havent even thought of building it yet, it scares me.
Something like that ?
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225223_10150173205699463_668474462_6584284_3628770_n.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227678_10150173205914463_668474462_6584289_2565516_n.jpg)
:D I like that :-bd =D> :-bd =D>
That's excellent Barbarian! :D
So Leon, any chance of a few 'weird' WWII bits & bobs?
Hehe...
If not i'll be able to cobble some things together from your WWII & Scifi ranges, if i take the plunge.
Having spent some merry moments assembling some WW1 heavy arty - it occurs to me that those lovely segmented big wheels [on the big guns] would look great on some Weirdy War stuff too...
Quote from: Luddite on 17 May 2011, 09:20:54 PM
So Leon, any chance of a few 'weird' WWII bits & bobs?
Maybe...
Hi, im putting together a load of kit for WWWII 10mm, this may help you:
Krahe (Crow) Heavy Mechanised Walker (1) £3.00 from http://www.majicminiatures.com/page_1186521540211.html - I have some, they fudge as a small walker and come with a few different weapons.
They also do a Roswell UFO (Roswell UFO (1/285 Scale) £5.00) that will fudge for a Haunebu Nazi flying saucer.
I will upload a load of images of what I have so far and where to get it over the next week or so at http://theolivant.pbworks.com/w/page/40148764/10mm-WW2-Weird-Wars
Hope that helps, if not a little delayed response....
Wayne