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Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: richarDISNEY on June 06, 2017, 03:39:50 PM
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I am getting back into Post Apoc gaming.
I'm thinking of Mad Max style of vehicles.
I am wondering if anyone knows of any companies who make 28mm Post Apoc vehicles?
I am looking for bikes, buggies, cars, big rigs, ect.
Any suggestions on where to look?
Thanks!
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Hit your local Dollar Store or equivalent, or disocunt toy store. Buy cheap cars and trucks and go to town converting them.
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My suggestions are mainly vehicles that can be made suitable for the post apocalypse.
Empress do Technicals:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FwPL4vKcJcw/T73KdxrDFWI/AAAAAAAAANg/EjoXbKv3aXM/s1600/technical2.png)
With various weapons (and without).
They also do: the BMD series (ex-HLBS) which would give you a Fury Road vehicle; HMMWVs, MRAPs.
http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart36.htm (http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart36.htm)
They also do a new "large" scale jeep with various options:
http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart87.htm (http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart87.htm)
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good old Grendel Buggy :)
(http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/images/Grendel%20Sci%20Fi/10069_street_gang_buggy.jpg)
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=217_218_42&products_id=2743
Antenociti has just released this car...maybe more cyberpunk but look post apoc too
https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/heist-140-scenic/a-2362/
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IRcj1YMaRvQ/WSl38D8pj_I/AAAAAAAATLs/Y5Jj9bEf_z0B3VBD5bWmr6ylUjZgfhzkQCLcB/s1600/Screenshot_9.jpg)
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There are the Evil Bear vehicles.
http://www.evilbearwargames.com/product/bear-rancher-technical-4x4-suv-28mm-scale/ (http://www.evilbearwargames.com/product/bear-rancher-technical-4x4-suv-28mm-scale/)
And the Foxhound and Panther (illustrated below).
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bgmTYEcCVs8/Vz6_b9PI-LI/AAAAAAAABc4/t3eVJ1Xg9aI22diqg2NkuJcHpsOUJpe9ACLcB/s1600/EB-Panther1.png)
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There are the two Spectre technicals, an SUV and an FAV/buggy (and an assortment of bolt on weapons including a BMP turret and rocket pods)..
https://www.spectreminiatures.com/collections/vehicles (https://www.spectreminiatures.com/collections/vehicles)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KbttBFqANIc/VxpncjFU-uI/AAAAAAAABY4/o4nSzi7indAMIaVpjsT21ySCtnT-E6apQCLcB/s1600/suv-1.png)
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Anvil Industries have two vehicles, the Instigator buggy.
http://anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/Republic/Mk4-Instigator (http://anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/Republic/Mk4-Instigator)
And the Cobra APC
http://anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/Unity-Council/Cobra-APC (http://anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/Unity-Council/Cobra-APC)
I have one of the latter (when I find it, I will photograph it ^___^).
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Ainsty has a six wheel buggy suitable for driving round decommissioned aircraft carriers.
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/59/products_id/723/osCsid/1969ff1f159230171996f21c650bfbf4 (http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/59/products_id/723/osCsid/1969ff1f159230171996f21c650bfbf4)
They also have a SWAT van
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/478/osCsid/1969ff1f159230171996f21c650bfbf4 (http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/478/osCsid/1969ff1f159230171996f21c650bfbf4)
And a delivery vehicle of some sort.
Plus lots of tat to put on them.
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Rubicon have a Studebaker and a GMC lorry.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h-gy51tvuGo/WGyvHy-scVI/AAAAAAAABuE/rH9Cc7optp4l06u4IRXo8d93EMTOyKKuwCLcB/s1600/studebaker-compare1.png)
The Studebaker above is the same model as the BM-13 below (hot swappable load beds).
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WfT7xoTfV5Y/WG6HyMpI3xI/AAAAAAAABug/uxS6dIdC2_MB7CWBiTTe-3dvbDwOanuOACLcB/s1600/studebaker2.png)
My on-going build: http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/rubicon-models-studebaker-u3-katyusha_5.html (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/rubicon-models-studebaker-u3-katyusha_5.html)
They also have M8/M20 armoured cars, motor bikes and jeeps.
Products here:
http://www.rubiconmodels.com/products.php?r4=23 (http://www.rubiconmodels.com/products.php?r4=23)
And here:
http://www.rubiconmodels.com/products.php?r4=34 (http://www.rubiconmodels.com/products.php?r4=34)
They also have two stowage sets.
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Empress also do two quad bikes:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=101291.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=101291.0)
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Grendel also have the old Void buggies:
(http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/images/Void%20Junkers/31205_Desert_Marauder_Dune_Buggy.jpg)
(http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/images/Void%20Junkers/31210.jpg)
The baggage train has this ...
http://the-baggagetrain.com/epages/84d5106b-5668-4250-9f87-3aaa606a5389.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/84d5106b-5668-4250-9f87-3aaa606a5389/Products/DCA062 (http://the-baggagetrain.com/epages/84d5106b-5668-4250-9f87-3aaa606a5389.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/84d5106b-5668-4250-9f87-3aaa606a5389/Products/DCA062)
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Crooked Dice do a Landrover, a Transit Van and a Miller-Meteor ambulance.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Corporation#Miller-Meteor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Corporation#Miller-Meteor)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mni3EzO8sRg/WEB43VrQmaI/AAAAAAAABpM/RfhsVJIYMMo6hDmIKA6iPXwiR65UvPbwACLcB/s1600/landrover7.png)
http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/land-rover/ (http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/land-rover/)
http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/transit-van/ (http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/transit-van/)
http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/px1/ (http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/px1/)
They also have a lot of bits to put on them.
http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product-category/crates-and-containers/ (http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product-category/crates-and-containers/)
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Hasslefree have the Grey Matter Fire Wasp buggy.
http://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=fire-wasp-vehicle-%28resin%29~gmf20&category=sci%252dfi-%26%0D%0Aweird-war~grey-matter-resin (http://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=fire-wasp-vehicle-%28resin%29~gmf20&category=sci%252dfi-%26%0D%0Aweird-war~grey-matter-resin)
They also do a range of bits plus an excellent range of figures.
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As mentioned above, there are a number of cheap die cast vehicles in shops.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zGHxs34JnOY/TbWiF5nQ-NI/AAAAAAAAABM/vqty9B-iTIE/s1600/jcbtruck.png)
The above was bought (in the UK) from QD (also available from Wilko) for £2.99 in 2011.
Take a standing figure with you so you can compare the sizes, the above was quoted at 1/60.
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A number of World War 2 models might be suitable, this Warlord Games GMC could be tricked out for crossing the waste lands of Milton Keynes.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GBlAwjw5ud0/UCH9P_qWZBI/AAAAAAAAAO0/28QJggdU760/s1600/unit2.png)
Other manufacturers are available.
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Antenocitis Workshop have a number of vehicles that might be worth a look:
https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/antenocitis/ (https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/antenocitis/)
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Company B do a Volkswagen Type 82 E staff car (a 1938 design sharing the chassis of a Kubelwagen).
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YzWJ5w9XZJ0/UkUmntKshdI/AAAAAAAAAh0/sMgi39sFaUA/s1600/BlueBeetle.png)
I hope they have been of use.
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Ramshackle Games makes all kinds of kits and bits:
http://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/index.php (http://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/index.php)
(http://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/img/p/8/7/5/875-large_default.jpg)
(http://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/img/p/9/7/1/971-large_default.jpg)
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They are neat.
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Zinge Industries have vehicles and bits.
https://www.zinge.co.uk/collections/vehicles (https://www.zinge.co.uk/collections/vehicles)
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For those in the UK, Wilko (Wilkinsons) have some new die cast models on offer.
I have not compared them with any figures, but by eye they are close to 28mm scale.
http://www.wilko.com/vehicles+playsets/wilko-roadsters-city-service-die-cast-3pk/invt/0438474 (http://www.wilko.com/vehicles+playsets/wilko-roadsters-city-service-die-cast-3pk/invt/0438474)
http://www.wilko.com/vehicles+playsets/wilko-roadsters-rescue-diecast-3pk/invt/0438470 (http://www.wilko.com/vehicles+playsets/wilko-roadsters-rescue-diecast-3pk/invt/0438470)
I also saw but cannot find on their site a dump truck and a skip truck.
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Just a couple more:
(http://www.badrollgames.com/shop/image/cache/catalog/10927865_601200949983366_8427626313202107500_o-500x500.jpg)
http://www.badrollgames.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=63&product_id=89
(http://www.badrollgames.com/shop/image/cache/catalog/Priscilla2-500x500.jpg)
http://www.badrollgames.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=63&product_id=86
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Baggage Train have "Cage car with 3 Mohawk riders"
http://the-baggagetrain.com/epages/84d5106b-5668-4250-9f87-3aaa606a5389.sf/en_GB/?ViewAction=View&ObjectID=980503&PageSize=36&Page=2
(http://the-baggagetrain.com/WebRoot/Store15/Shops/84d5106b-5668-4250-9f87-3aaa606a5389/5435/1863/1A0B/1EAA/EF1A/0A48/3539/0B5C/047895127313_m.png)
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Atenocitis Hunchback APC (lacking a turret).
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tnsj9Yzg3s/WTzqggLxieI/AAAAAAAACYk/dIT52RDJxC8lhR2CyflxbBfYeq6GpdCCwCLcB/s1600/orbitalfusileers-vehicle1.png)
Anvil Martian Orbital Fusiliers for scale.
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Antenocitis Workshop Hunchback APC.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yj_O7jMfXY4/WVGEMyJH-KI/AAAAAAAACbw/UVDwP21tLl4dHh4N9a7CU9FcVnnHuSHYACLcBGAs/s1600/hunchback1.png)
Clearer photograph.
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Studio Miniatures do this bus, I am using it for insurgents but could be ideal for post apoc £20 resin kit, crew are Spectre miniatures, they have lots of weapons crew which would be ideal too
(http://i.imgur.com/iet0FB0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Zvh8oQM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/P1YdlJn.jpg)
Spectre Technicals and an Evil Bear Technical
(http://i.imgur.com/GvLBgxG.jpg)
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Antenocitis Zebu (I just added the wheels, there are mudguards and other bits).
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j56196PjsVQ/WVGEPEZzBgI/AAAAAAAACb0/vFxxYtCQj8MxXumAXxq9ITnO90cUSy_mgCLcBGAs/s1600/zebu1.png)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--5QEI7Zi5Ng/WVGEPCA53PI/AAAAAAAACb4/5f3YDK8CWOgHUEZ1Raate-fevFnDhkgWACLcBGAs/s1600/zebu2.png)
It is not currently on their site, but I believe it is being reworked for their Designed For Infinity range.
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Anvil Industries Unity Council Cobra APC.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TYBYCOJj3lg/WVGEMqxPHHI/AAAAAAAACbo/JZvqaFIoUyArE9R3CRHkDd0EEzIZxgiuACLcBGAs/s1600/cobra1.png)
Looks like an MRAP type design.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cw3gYiZiVTE/WVGEMX2ytmI/AAAAAAAACbk/3gZY8njM_iYZ5OSEOl2m3o5VJ7HCAon2gCLcBGAs/s1600/cobra2.png)
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Nice find LowTarDog, I had not seen the Studio Miniatures bus.
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Clearer shot of the Warlord GMC CCKW.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gAmbbzfAQ4Q/WVGEMoUpHTI/AAAAAAAACbs/0UGdgxncjUwy7KfKrbHezJR7zEZV0DYvQCLcBGAs/s1600/gmc1.png)
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I hope to have a Kickstarter for some of these.
(https://cdn.pbrd.co/images/2I24lDoVp.jpg)
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http://robjedi.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/big-rig.html nice HUGE truck (http://robjedi.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/big-rig.html nice HUGE truck)
$15 1/43 from the local Big W
(https://scontent.fsyd4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15107450_10153921813945951_8824977189132176981_n.jpg?oh=40bf6867d7f0e6d7a15a0af827a2b6fa&oe=59797E30)
(https://scontent.fsyd4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15056414_10153921813575951_1969357171998890172_n.jpg?oh=252bbb227eac9dc88f0c88e2548ac347&oe=5985A861)
(https://scontent.fsyd4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15136023_10153921814495951_9185518256082139328_n.jpg?oh=d641bf44b7b904b4910bcdfd3f76e7bb&oe=59BE11FB)
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(http://www.daemonscape.com/contents/media/l_pcjbus.jpg)
http://www.daemonscape.com/contents/en-uk/d5.html
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Nice models, what are the sources (the general direction of this thread is where you can source vehicles ^__^).
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Nice models, what are the sources (the general direction of this thread is where you can source vehicles ^__^).
note the links
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Spotted these today in the new Cars 3 toys in the local Big W, they're nice and banged up looking with chains and dents and trophies already on them.
(https://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/DisneyStoreES/461025577920?$yetidetail$&defaultImage=no%20image-image_uk)
(https://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/DisneyStoreES/461025577920-4?$yetiProductThumb$&defaultImage=no%20image-image_uk)
Think I'll take along a mini for scale tomorrow to look again. With regular exhausts instead of those crazy exhaust horns, an armoured grill to cover the mouth on the front, maybe a ram over the bumper and of course ab properly rusty paintjob could be a great vehicle.
Was also the Rambulance
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nVz4iS4H0Mw/hqdefault.jpg)
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note the links
Thanks for the links.
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I always liked finding a good toy to convert
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2l9tzs2.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/14j9opj.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/240xjko.jpg)
http://bandit86.blogspot.com/search/label/Post%20apocalyptic
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Link to Studio Miniatures American school buses.
http://www.studiominiatures.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&layout=category&task=category&id=55&Itemid=511 (http://www.studiominiatures.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&layout=category&task=category&id=55&Itemid=511)
They could do with putting a better photograph of the basic bus, the roof does not fit due to warping.
Edited as noted below the roof is not warped, it is just a shadow.
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Link to Studio Miniatures American school buses.
http://www.studiominiatures.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&layout=category&task=category&id=55&Itemid=511 (http://www.studiominiatures.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&layout=category&task=category&id=55&Itemid=511)
They could do with putting a better photograph of the basic bus, the roof does not fit due to warping.
That's not warping, that's a shadow. It looks like the bus is one piece, including the roof, but the light source is behind the model. Either way, they could do with a better photo.
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I'm with Bandit - modify toys. Old Superkings cars with tougher cross country tyres look good - 3 examples below
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4116/35285650080_cbe57d443b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VL5brf)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4095/34831517974_7e8466bb53_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V4WCMm)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4081/35542162711_9d9e7e5ceb_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W9JSGP)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4263/34863384473_1d74453d7e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V7KXzK)
Corgi 1/50 are also great, especially the trucks and buses
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4026/35542158201_d6a009d27f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W9JRn4)
And I'm with UVS, I love the Grendel buggy, again particularly if you put some meaner tyres on and a decent bumper
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4218/35632908486_b9870d2b22_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WhKYg9)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4277/34863383163_0045b3a264_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V7KXca)
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That Corgi bus is great (I recognise the GW Ork front armour).
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some new antenociti's post apoc car
https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/gigapig/a-2440/
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Nobody seems to have mentioned Airfix - their 1/48 Coyote, Land Rovers and quad bikes for Afghanistan would all be suitable as a basis for modification. They seem to be OOP at the moment but are still available on eBay.
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Nobody seems to have mentioned Airfix - their 1/48 Coyote, Land Rovers and quad bikes for Afghanistan would all be suitable as a basis for modification. They seem to be OOP at the moment but are still available on eBay.
Good point (other 1/48 scale vehicles are available).
Empress does a 28mm crew pack for the Airfix kits: Brit16.
http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart31.htm (http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart31.htm)
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Related to the above, I have a 1/56 resin Jackal and crew I bought at a show, but cannot remember the company.
When I get home I will blutack the wheels on and photograph it, and someone can tell us who made it ^__^.
I keep thinking it is S and S, but can only find the 1/72 one on their site.
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We built several post apoc vehicles a few years back - here are some of the better ones and a link to the builds...
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/mad-max-motor-mayhem.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/mad-max-motor-mayhem.html)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G5vkbdshLBg/T_h-pUY5ocI/AAAAAAAAAhs/9IAYxwwlUao/s640/a9.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-daF9ivstWjU/T_h9wQ7aP4I/AAAAAAAAAhM/VNQrmCRI-xk/s640/a5.jpg)
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(https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/item/images/2362/3000x3000/Scenic-Web-4b.jpg)
(https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/item/images/2443/3000x3000/Sting-1.jpg)
(https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/item/images/2442/3000x3000/Kilapig-1.jpg)
(https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/item/images/2441/3000x3000/Megapig-1.jpg)
(https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/item/images/2440/3000x3000/Gigapig-1.jpg)
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Nice new vehicles (and wrecks).
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Ainsty buggy (and astronaut body).
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PjqA81wnGrM/WV1ZY6_5wrI/AAAAAAAACfc/omElTckQU9kI9zP7lVewsOToKE3usk3UgCLcBGAs/s1600/ainstybuggy1.png)
I will assemble it at some point (I also have the Valley Forge set).
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S and S models British Army Jackal and the crew set.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5fELYRPCtuk/WV1Xz0UwJPI/AAAAAAAACfU/4wxQkVe3Dlox-YBeqDB88dlZyzUH7y3_QCLcBGAs/s1600/jackal-5.png)
William Killian for scale.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ceu5fPbEMf0/WV1Xzu-CGzI/AAAAAAAACfQ/PvEkwt8t_SYJ-IxHLH0RxjQb2WV8ZWtswCLcBGAs/s1600/jackal-6.png)
The gunner/commander needs some work to fit in the vehicle. There are a number of white metal detail items to add.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6e_RHKet-i4/WV1Xy0JSNqI/AAAAAAAACfA/CzqlxEW7krEi1dpLMS2rWJ6oQ5uL9XbygCLcBGAs/s1600/jackal-1.png)
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Future release from Crooked Dice.
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20106331_10155656937753489_2800048518607799385_n.jpg?oh=f08e6dae25617eb131a89c6c46a32516&oe=59F9B72F)
I am sure some small modifications would make them suitable for traversing the wasteland (good fuel economy, lousy cross country performance).
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Another Empress vehicle, the BTR-80 APC.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HMRqs7dNjtw/WXuzBsqGTII/AAAAAAAACi8/9G1BUNjGVowUtx0gSgiEizp_yR4glruwgCLcBGAs/s1600/btr80-1.png)
This one has the KPVT 14.5 HMG turret.
My model is still work in progress.
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Just found another Ainsty vehicle on their site, an armoured pickup truck:
(http://ainstycastings.co.uk/images/a1788a.jpg)
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/475/ (http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/475/)
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I found the above while looking for the description of the Ainsty Small Box Van.
Here is my basic painted (weathering and decals to be added).
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VIbi6V1o22I/WYiSxAvoy5I/AAAAAAAACko/1wsWvaHABPgOwoQTYLAZzLlXqMkJsza0QCLcBGAs/s1600/ainstysmallvan1.png)
It is of a similar dimension to the Mantic Games vehicles that form part of the Walking Dead scenery booster.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xq-jO5As5dI/WYiUGVlDSAI/AAAAAAAACkw/RbTlXrnj79gmjAYoeFYpQC5In0OEmyDGQCLcBGAs/s1600/ainstysmallvan2.png)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ylN4hag4Oqc/WYiUKW4ejBI/AAAAAAAACk0/T0hbUJkhvdYnPRKvQkQRNb2eNxQY7ETMQCLcBGAs/s1600/ainstysmallvan3.png)
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Empress Jeep.
This is scaled at 1/50, so will probably be more suitable for post apocalyptic modelling.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WquWv34PcCk/Wb69ZHZgBlI/AAAAAAAACnk/BrE3GoP_nZoKyGehcHXbypJ8RNbV-dPjwCLcBGAs/s1600/empjeep1-1.png)
I have just blutacked the wheels on.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--4cc5RdGGx4/Wb69ZPVYBEI/AAAAAAAACng/EA20UBJ6XpUETi7Yze_NpIDcP1k43n8BQCLcBGAs/s1600/empjeep1-2.png)
For comparison here it is with the Warlord jeep.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mhLV8T99WHw/Wb69ZGIaDvI/AAAAAAAACnc/ECNFwU_avv4fTS8VJKWkoakbAbvBCp4DwCLcBGAs/s1600/empjeep1-3.png)
The Rubicon jeep is also at 1/56 (you might be able to see the chassis/body in the bag.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-isEF-cZzn3U/Wb69ZtkycXI/AAAAAAAACno/ezZppKQFDNEPeZ6q7BmQ4m0dxWjWjsSpwCLcBGAs/s1600/empjeep1-4.png)
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Spectre Technical Bravo.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IxxCnr0HSWA/Wb6_401EmwI/AAAAAAAACn0/D2jC-MZ1Wi4ThGd9PyKl5ZKku1r1NxDcgCLcBGAs/s1600/techbravo1-1.png)
Comparison with the Spectre SUV.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Bz_gBJVRJ0/Wb6_4z0HgCI/AAAAAAAACn8/-oGFJHFE5IkRYXC_gKrtdJ0u55a6iveJQCLcBGAs/s1600/techbravo1-2.png)
And compared with the Empress Technical.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Bz_gBJVRJ0/Wb6_4z0HgCI/AAAAAAAACn8/-oGFJHFE5IkRYXC_gKrtdJ0u55a6iveJQCLcBGAs/s1600/techbravo1-2.png)
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Puppetswar:
https://puppetswar.eu/category.php?id_category=195&p=4
Maxmini:
http://maxmini.eu/miniatures
Kromlech:
https://bitsofwar.com/12-vehicles-vehicle-bits
Miniature Scenery:
https://miniaturescenery.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2
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Also, don't forget things like the Hot Wheels bikes and such.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WpMid4wgRbQ/VOixfrsVdgI/AAAAAAAASUU/-6TknjsjLSs/s1600/HW%2B450F%2BMoto%2B%26%2BCanyon%2BCarver%2BPolice%2BBikes%2B2015%2B024%2B(1024x596).jpg)
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How about this one?
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kSBLiNbMLSU/Wfzt3UAvv3I/AAAAAAAACp8/7I0bN7lQRZUeIogpTnxT5DlfbrRmF_FTgCLcBGAs/s1600/paoddity.png)
Not actually a build, I was just cleaning up a Spectre Miniatures technical and an Empress Miniatures Panzer IB.
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How about this one?
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kSBLiNbMLSU/Wfzt3UAvv3I/AAAAAAAACp8/7I0bN7lQRZUeIogpTnxT5DlfbrRmF_FTgCLcBGAs/s1600/paoddity.png)
Not actually a build, I was just cleaning up a Spectre Miniatures technical and an Empress Miniatures Panzer IB.
Love it! But the only way in and out is Dukes of Hazard style lol but I like it a lot
Glen
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More post apocalyptic vehicles from Empress/HLBSCo:
http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart36.htm (http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart36.htm)
The Stalwart is a perfect exploration vehicle.
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https://wreck-age.net/collections/all/vehicles
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Crooked Dice HMMWV.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M8oMZ_WvioI/WtJBEE3hGuI/AAAAAAAADkk/jt7TdoiEza8_6K4hAKpoWLWNkmRzjyqwwCLcBGAs/s1600/hmmwv1-4.png)
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Picked up a few sets of Fast & Furious cars at a Toys R Us liquidation sale. Some of them look pretty good straight out of the package, especially the armored Navistar.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1Wdq0PpXXXXc5XVXXq6xXFXXXf/2017-The-Fast-And-The-Furious-8-Metal-Diecast-Toy-Car-for-Kids-1-55-Loose.jpg)
I will miss Toys R Us :(
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I bought a set of modern British Vehicle Crews from Empress.
Though designed for "rescaling" Airfix kits, I thought they would make a good crew for the Empress WW2 Jeep.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JswWk1244FI/WtTnKyatwPI/AAAAAAAADlg/wt2iiRq113covgGcr5D0PtcESOawcrupQCLcBGAs/s1600/empbritcrew2.png)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ysIizthMphY/WtTnKw7__2I/AAAAAAAADlk/6fe6KjgBitoK7Mq7Ox3mSZ_EgMVnm4nNACLcBGAs/s1600/empbritcrew3.png)
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Someone on another thread asked about the size of the Trucks being released by Crooked Dice (available prerelease at Salute).
I have not assembled mine yet, but here is a size comparison (I have added the transmission and axles and started on assembling the cab - the roof is not attached).
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XZ9vQ4L3PiQ/Wtjkhg7lOiI/AAAAAAAADo4/kYQ1uesSpfoib_lry5oMHi4jzTyNUD-ugCLcBGAs/s1600/tortuga8.png)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KFdzHz-wO3k/Wtjkh-4yZmI/AAAAAAAADo8/EOi5qZlIyHcQPkADWRsz9t8leyRp4hHkwCLcBGAs/s1600/tortuga9.png)
As you can see, it is a good scale match to the Cadian Imperial Guard.
A better photograph after I have assembled it.
Parts shown here:
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vlWfQ_1y1JY/WtJA-s1tPYI/AAAAAAAADk0/c0E6CbIxQmQ7D_HmwB6gTTHUD-EiO2dXwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/tortuga2.png)
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Definitely more Heroic Scale than suitable for say Empress' 28mm. Though sci-fi enough to work in a say a Mass Effect style setting without looking as out of place perhaps.
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Nobody seems to have mentioned PondLand and other pound shops
These Police cars and pickups are in a pack of three for £1
(http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Zombies/DSCF8622.jpg)
(http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Zombies/DSCF8624.jpg)
(http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Zombies/DSCF8626.jpg)
Poundshop Tractor - again £1
(http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Zombies/DSCF8629.JPG)
An old Pound shop Humvee alongside the Warlord resin one (not seen these for a while) In the background a die cast truck with a card back (car boot sale purchase)
(http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Zombies/DSCF8599.JPG)
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Definitely more Heroic Scale than suitable for say Empress' 28mm. Though sci-fi enough to work in a say a Mass Effect style setting without looking as out of place perhaps.
Yes, Empress SAS Operators.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Mz8WXOSxB0/WtpiVCuu5vI/AAAAAAAADpY/w0-MkMeuhTUsSBgwXBOsxVZr0njat_q9QCLcBGAs/s1600/tortuga12.png)
And another William Killian for scale.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_AcAIAo46Ac/Wtjkg-XHb_I/AAAAAAAADos/-jT82EtAaXEoAaOt6kK0yqRaCpnJU_BxQCLcBGAs/s1600/tortuga10.png)
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I didn't see it mentioned, but Ainsty do a SWAT van - http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/49/products_id/478
Mantic do a flat bed truck, although it's out of stock - http://www.manticgames.com/mantic-shop/mantic-scenery-and-terrain/20th-century-brick/product/flatbed-truck.html
The GW Taurox thing, with the tracks replaced by wheels, should work
I have a resin Bushmaster MRAP from The Wargames Command Post - http://www.thewcp.co.uk/shop.php?CatID=283. There are a bunch of other models on that page that also look suitable.
Poundland, Wilkos, B&M etc are all good sources
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I didn't see it mentioned, but Ainsty do a SWAT van - http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/49/products_id/478
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=101291.msg1257058#msg1257058 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=101291.msg1257058#msg1257058)
Not their finest hour, 1/35 scale Jerry cans on the window.
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The GW Taurox thing, with the tracks replaced by wheels, should work
Good point, Zinge do a wheeled and half track conversion for it.
https://www.zinge.co.uk/collections/vehicles/products/apc-vehicle-conversion-kit-2-x-axels-4x-27mm-wheels-and-2-upgrade-forest-sprues (https://www.zinge.co.uk/collections/vehicles/products/apc-vehicle-conversion-kit-2-x-axels-4x-27mm-wheels-and-2-upgrade-forest-sprues)
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Ainsty SWAT van.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rw9nNIm2VXI/WuyDYFI7WXI/AAAAAAAADuI/KjK21ac-wbUdIen0F8c_aqdmo8j7mAm3gCLcBGAs/s1600/swatvan1.png)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XwmtxnEOIwE/WuyDYV3tXaI/AAAAAAAADuM/Ad1JqVxUe6YKEcgq9dshQRZtBpkG5RuVgCLcBGAs/s1600/swatvan2.png)
I was not kidding about the jerry cans.
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I spent a while converting one of those a few (turns out it was nearly five :o) years ago. The idea was to make a Post Apoc Mystery Machine for the Hasslefree post apoc Scobby Gang
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/V6-Ivuhk5HrOjL8meCSoETLAl86SahBKVbM3lMDp_yTTT-hRTYOII_u2d21uivg3xNWEQmzIYZ-loZiIgBdXTGwhjCuAZG6zx7chE0aod9ALFfuxNU-FAnxF2h19xFCzlwle4ZxJumsh0nXN7ziWHFcIid13elfNZptLyYNiuIPLzFTle3ssfokIFl9scSNHesVcE2ScISNRlNFhoHt0zT1fqNwLA1iFYg00OxHOukdeUU8g3YhIoVAgEzq4ZlWx8YJRVa9iDt_yAfVIZ6ykX9Dua6oHiFRpwDPf6sT2051VrbeFXFWAOs10X8mLzvlVkDikcSST9tfhdib16mRrusMr5VeVYTpbVaUFfrlEJv4Eq0ZAA2reNqCrldHnEhpB7UTUqrGrt6rBt1-VRVEMlOitBGAOSstpLyTsSGfxofsLAnSssy3A5NYjgM6PvUuBGZyqsbho0oOUYsR3gE96a9UPgRzwQFFdUOdzyR7TS_RzbaxH1L3-F9kjINUzzomwpi8URABqUw2Cg39UkxlrMX0gjFK-x7A0L4tC3Qfeezx161rUgkIOmuoMPaLMU3uE-g3FGziWqVESMWqUj9RZKVx7OhIdxgQAYBl0KlQ=w778-h583-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EqDLFk8mz2Tam6ox5IAwppU7dLa7G7uN8LLkIPIezX_kdmEOvzgR6uPaCaKbIxwACCRGHbQxlCdfpV-NmyDuMR17ctArcSn-oh7v1ovIMHsMI4wPmqVPvQDmfHiqqbnroiTaudukImKe0Qmxy0v657AcIHztsemXaP9D9q4a588vOjJTYH3wFHuXbKPX3eoiXKkgvugkYSMUTPMdogbm-btfTE-g3KHh7ChQkrah3h6zsmvaDoU18mlYvKaa32nEnnyDhX-qO5FH971F81LifDJLjvRAVmlDKdMSKT5gIgsL3rOMJNOdB6oiPDUIsgE-w50LHdxmOeitubuOUrV7aLLc4E_lXWiq-DS-ykFD9xD5bdqgHbYgk2elEifHYZY5BD7l86RDzyl8vFqI6bZrA5Dgmzf-Y9lav50cTaJhEr_C-YHgEekIsaCsVg5sOtLGf076a42S9GqueqW1kycmkOm0X2Dn1smJpVCnUzizLRTR-j8smAdO4SiD85HK5Y5heofC-T7_565HNay8mU8L3KmCNfjnnL-VgcBUF_S3sUvedckstD0YD_ja2T0JyMtrew7jx6KffgypBZM6TcnGbQx7_OViV3t5hLM3nzA=w778-h583-no)
I even added equipment and supplies to the roofrack
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bjY2qHqg1PlmR5mFqtcr8rBhcO0zMkLvO-_vGn1B5pD13jcpN9gha2fRACk6u1lmKL5kVdS8ymb3rOeFNu8hRiAMhfPQGSUpQUSWTgpsewFXO3egeB3-_DXnbJ2jU2h6NDOQC69ywCaIKY8ASZ_K49Cvb_pt1gebm8H_CRFlmnWq9-q3cTBtUgFbVRWt1W3Mw7u__g9VdbtqUxvRv4gAciEtkfXU9AVDImUVb4du8NtNtWnG7y86dmFB5Kr9-mRDXH_9S4t2ymQ5mqGkHzJ6K45eTltI5PcYsvUYr3swwSTtf9s4_p1phd3wrQlEW74mXbB5uB8VQNC36AIzuyC08XtfV218u9iQryoA7av9RJMiwuXDNyLpa9aZ7_mTBcc4L225CQSxSO4mGg7eTm55nZWiq_VsmpaMLo8_X40aoBdiDjzbGQvj76Cdhcb1chuGROcup3NNi2LE_83cS56-Y6Zd8otYrmeT0vnogEFBWxb0ZongmV4rsyON3FMfBAZtleFySVW4Osdrpl3NU-jcsEhAvpMXf628qHPW7w6FvBeWxrNpsj1iSuRErjB8hCJJdNbFECp8i5T8dDFzw1Aayyk2SED92L8I4_ok4yA=w778-h583-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MAjv7T1br6VgHx5LpwIyw5oHN8ybnHautln_NMPWinkFdN7s6ZwgUeDk731TvoJBFJi9QnmIVdhU6S62deiK45UrpDvnhZYw5rJY-c0bfqmgGUmLSikNmVh2MaVNkyVA_utuB1bm1u5sshQetGnpHIbBNt6TjKbbdwdPd0R1kSt8g7sICK9uvpAhg07Xjuqgd8X-mSiPULr4CBK6Ox_HcGQnwuC9cRFnYG8Qk4yHRisVWM51E8FGhWPfBT_HgNFTWo_04k59TI5VHpD0_ye5Kx4SWg_5afZX2VNYWL-84zAhnmaeP3s5DXLj3eIVmgI5jez5mcSysfPqnsb575hGDgfk8mmEmYv1mWW-rMlE_a4gTGWquLDe_rADTfeMwHJsb3XCRFgVrRaD7DEpwZ7SdffquqF-6iXwQF24Iqqqo3Kio4FUKtH6sbivuJPlxNHgLk5RYMiPKGfXi7xMqgD7FAzKivfRue6qWkfXsHw6dc0vBf86NNYDEamsekXAKlojkT6EYkrCVtJmryCGJTMQF4pONG73YPI5IRpD3cW9Zyuso9r6qpTMTu3B31pjG8nxXShqUoUPNfWjMshk9l308WeWjiivSu_ZkkRzd6I=w778-h583-no)
I could never decide on a plough for it, which is one of the things that slowed me down
taken from a Ziku(?) model
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sMBeO68H53trAbMJNZHfIVlNBkjtUD5AGGIjrykZdSHFOh-YESTp-f8Pmcuh6z1PLAJWnAgNhQRujCdxrGF5gT_e40uxKBCjrxuP5_pLhCfso06PRXezSDq7Y58P3n3TJFphmoZmnhjmll4yhe5gKl1K-LCjIpNrNMYcqKI8Y_J81i39JzYfgqMw6q57UTHuk32CzrH9E5K7_5aLn51Czm45r24yjdZZlzkwenqvwqu08ky3DIIESHZuQvtwFb3YF1cZ-YFT2AZQ2mSi-8JDJQMso0GIBy3oYKd2Q3R9RO9VPnr4MxI_KYTjIHOi6CBB8FXmtzUQi_LCESoqIzGg1z3mTbarHEyG9vPNLGfuqxaksK9d7CLUAly2q2xnKQZ9T3FoPvg1LDvLe3HkTQgLZhxfusCA4QOplb3PBIDZ7pFGtW2mGqxb7C-TXwpWA4PA-FdALA-KUEZEZHrPHCmGx4yE3jpjRZqvQjCSr-emUhmz-8kmdmPfXborZ4ZCFK8ygfkC3gr73aWTCBCjpc_gKAEWEUnPOheXYF7OXSh3QFEqM5Muq1PVtMwTA-eL-zP47ua5WqmCz1hxrjJi4WX8F_XWJ_pQpf2uNQ3tV00=w778-h583-no)
homemade Cullen device
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4hjhWBd1P9vZpDSCwXWN1-bDN45R_h-HYiWjM0oQvqMHII1TDS6oc5WR05q24YzNuk5Z5Py42VeFQ1oiJX_sv_UQsKKJyqrhG9dH2ljOLDlKlIskIvdoKcLl9CAwHx7YrvZEqbFpkHOBq4bzZK9lySPL1w7S8eGDXxPvRIKZoqjUoNhm-0O3rpwXjfyZHMn6o8oeONlKSWdVJ0Ly0QYyAC26QVmMiCUgupTi67zBQoMfzMmpeFR9kwYTo6pFOTCB4VuLDkzLcouKW6tkv73x5oWHVY3gZpl2LJuARFj3VjS5qUY82EDM0r6Sw-gQs86leUVucJ-seaANs5UkhwYdiLKen7j-3F1XmHBiS4MpFSUC_AWqzlwaVn_WkaTfZKK1jYDcdQ6FdkQ7_fxeOQGOsyPGR190MxVo4tjUpKvYVFSngVFZFF6Uce4x7wIOaY5NyV8AyKelhT5l50grYWecZlnnxKuDxPrRUgqrrmnTMdq0W78LzFr-ZSmh9V2UCFHVDBhEvDpW70mpCuqHDYMG1_Jen87uYP758KabFDhWmoHR_5XXBfi-QrNFWm8m5s_LodVgd-ziOt4K2iEHDprYBA--8otfqdqTJA_CBI4=w778-h583-no)
I even made a 6mm high Scrappy Do as a hood ornament (it will be where the Epic Space Marine proxy is in the images)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wW4LINIhJesf3N3350iLnB4UY7bfPXIH_l0i11BqMpKNqOS0J3hOAkFXmAq85eSmuTu3mruC0SAWm7JiFeoQuKuRT_F8p-vaROVGmxTRESxYq3YfTSlbqF2vTF47Ltr3IsuTJOMAOUj200wtC6EITBiZ1eLRyQUdxrMCiAP4ucUfShkLjdWRBWGnqc3_B8oenWMPjhiUg9J6GH_iXf-9pw4V65il2VfbGZLf1kyx8WUHJkY47JYQlKgDKJftkWSv1Ya7cjYdi1wZk8KpS0q_sQInPN12J10TeRSZU_nOizFBlRecB_nLQhyC_a2DIuiu9lAbbC5-PNiwotRUljNGAzMOM6D18FGrvSkNB-hSqDhR2P0gkdZrJG5k6g2TBT2oDYybUoTOBlutdKjp13rX41dqOUDvPDGajZUlLcpsK5z8C5Au_hYnHmI3E1TTeuAOFtFXdnzw_juFyQJgdNoB_2lx_M8X3SXXc0V-bzaDMJfJwgxoeDh1WCQqf2fMWvsqgt7kmj8gAcbi4KUSitDV0aM2keCGx5FmoqGUnKaGmVs5HJ_j5VJS8OKmYcC2OJEPsRpu49n6WVacllFhYwtpNyCiwgUwqVfeSMdb8EQ=w597-h641-no)
However, my vehicle weathering skills suck and I paniced at the thought of messing up the model trying to do the logo, so it has languished for nearly five years now. I still look at it regularly, so hopefully one day...
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That is a nice job on that conversion.
Company B do Mystery Machine decals, though for either the Armorcast or Crooked Dice vans.
Maybe I will leave my model out and work on it after some time.
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i swear by 1:43 diecasts especially when dealing with "heroic" figures. Diassembling them makes it easy to paint them quickly, they are easy to convert, and inexpensive compared to most other options.
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Wreck Age vehicles are now out!
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2729/5142/products/WrecAge_Vehicle_Green_Bastard_A.jpg?v=1526059501)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2729/5142/products/WrecAge_Vehicle_Slug_Lugger_A.jpg?v=1526059581)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2729/5142/products/WrecAge_Vehicle_Green_Enforcer_A.jpg?v=1526060025)
https://youtu.be/lkqNDaJ99LM
https://wreck-age.net/products/post-collapse-car-3?variant=8018381963308
https://wreck-age.net/products/post-collapse-car-2?variant=8018244829228
https://wreck-age.net/products/post-collapse-car-1?variant=8017790992428
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/241857/Wreck-Age-Vehicle-Rules