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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: Irregular Wars Nic on October 22, 2019, 07:49:43 AM
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Hi folks,
I am aware Blue Moon do a pack of 15mm archaeologists and also explorers in their African range. Are there any other companies that do simmilar things?
I'm in the EU, so sadly US postal prices will probably exclude American manufacturers unless the minis are particularly impressive.
Cheers for any help!
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Try Rebel. Alas US based too. http://www.rebelminis.com/pulpadventures.html
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Nic,
I would browse through Colonial, WWI and II, and Pulpy ranges, MiniFigs, Irregular and Peter Pig for instance.
Nick
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I got my Indiana Jones from Rebel miniatures. They also have a variety of pulp characters.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1871/29475619177_1336b017d8_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LUEfED)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/LUEfED) by oldben1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/26861900@N00/), on Flickr
Khurasan has some good minis in their pulp range too.
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I use a British Office from Eureka Miniatures WW I section, as a Professor;
(https://eurekaminusa.com/cdn/shop/products/300HBC82.jpg?v=1410450632)
https://eurekaminusa.com/collections/world-war-i-british-in-sinai-15mm/products/300hbc82-british-infantry-officer-coming-soon (https://eurekaminusa.com/collections/world-war-i-british-in-sinai-15mm/products/300hbc82-british-infantry-officer-coming-soon)
Plus I have this set and another from Brigade Games USA, (Not Brigade Models UK)
https://www.brigadegames.com/15mm-Adventurers-Character-Pack_p_447.html (https://www.brigadegames.com/15mm-Adventurers-Character-Pack_p_447.html)
Plus I have many of Rebel Minis, Khurasan Minis, Peter Pig Minis and I almost forgot other Eureka Minis.
Armed WW II Sailor set, as a backup unit or rescue as needed (the set also comes with two Sailors with Thompson SMG, and two Officers)
https://eurekaminusa.com/collections/world-war-ii-15mm-u-s-sailors (https://eurekaminusa.com/collections/world-war-ii-15mm-u-s-sailors)
Currently working on getting some British Naval Infantry.
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Great suggestions there. Never considered those WWI officers - the Turkish officer wearing a fez might work too...
Cheers folk!
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War Monkey
I found the Eureka Sinai British are bigger that the Eureka USA sailors.
Got both, both very nice.
OldBean1 Where did you get Batman?
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He’s actually from hasslefree’s range of kids called Bat Kiernan. He’s a little on the big side but works well with 15mm miniatures.
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That is awesome thank you.
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Doesn't Old Glory 25s have a UK stockiest? Not sure if they carry the Bluemoon 15/18 mm range.
Curious though: I buy from the UK quite often, Australia sometimes, other locations once and a while. Yeah, the shipping is a lot more than it used to be but not unworkable. Used to be about 20%, now can reach 40% but for a small order, shipping rates of old could be 50% or more. Not sure I understand the reluctance to buy from overseas.
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When you are buying a single pack of something in the order of £5 or less, and postage adds £10 (as it very often does), you have to ask yourself if it is worth it.
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Old Glory UK can order Blue Moon stuff; have done it a few times over the years :)
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Oldben1,
Who is your Captain American looking guy from?
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I picked up four second hand archaeologists chaos (well, 3 chaps and a lady) second hand. I know two of them are Rebel, not sure about the other two. I'll be back when they arrive and get painted... :)
Incidentally, Kong Island, dino hunting, and the Mummy type adventures, do I post them here or through Gothic Horror?
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War Monkey
The Captain looking guy is from Old Glory 15mm Supers.
https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=S15A
He's a very well done figure but is closer to the 15mm end of figures.
Fits very well size wise with the Rebel minis pulp and the Eureka Sailors.
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Thank You, I see, I will have to get both sets of those.
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I feel we are drifting from Archeologists.
But here's a pic of the Captain, Rebel Minis Nazi Zombie officer and Eureka sailor for comp purposes.
They're still WIP. (Have been for a while. I really should finish them)
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Well, I got a few Rebel heroes to get me started... :)
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https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2019/11/palaeo-diet-pulp-starting-out-with-15mm.html (https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2019/11/palaeo-diet-pulp-starting-out-with-15mm.html)
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Where are you thinking of having your Archaeologists working? Middle East? Far East ? The Americas?
There are various 15mm figures from Irregular (Tusk and WWI ranges)
Minifigs has a few figures in their WWI ranges of Artillery officers and crew which might yield something of use.
Also D&D miniatures have a Scarab swarm painted in a nice metallic blue and black colour.
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Middle East and lost world contexts.
I was tempted be those scarabs but the base is very high I think, to look right next to my little chaps.
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Got a spot of paint on 'em.
http://irregularwars.blogspot.com/search/label/Pulp (http://irregularwars.blogspot.com/search/label/Pulp)
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That is some really nice paint work on those figures, Great Job!
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They look great!
Love the scarabs.
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Middle East and lost world contexts.
I was tempted be those scarabs but the base is very high I think, to look right next to my little chaps.
Yes I had to sand down the bases until it was flat.
Black Cat Games also have scarabs. They are up and running again.
https://blackcatbases.com/shop/accessories-weapons-tokens/accessories-weapons-tokens-small-animals/scarab-swarm/
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I'm sorted now with my homemade scarabs, but for 28mm players, those Blackcat ones are great!
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I've a few more bits and pieces painted up, including dinosaurs and a cat (to scare the mummies!).
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More on the blog as always --> https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2019/12/palaeo-diet-pulp-15mm-dinosaurs-and-cat.html (https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2019/12/palaeo-diet-pulp-15mm-dinosaurs-and-cat.html)
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Those look great! This whole thread is tempting me to have a go at 15mm Pulp. ::)
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I agree, those do look great! Plus the cat turned out really great!
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Those look sweet!
Also, I've been a successful 15mm archaeologist too. Found a stash of Baueda DBA armies on an expedition down to my basement not too long ago.
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Lovely painting on those dinos.
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I agree, those do look great! Plus the cat turned out really great!
Thanks - she was a labour of love!
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Those look sweet!
Also, I've been a successful 15mm archaeologist too. Found a stash of Baueda DBA armies on an expedition down to my basement not too long ago.
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lol lol lol
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I appreciate the other kind comments folks!
Cheers!
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Those look sweet!
Also, I've been a successful 15mm archaeologist too. Found a stash of Baueda DBA armies on an expedition down to my basement not too long ago.
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LMAO, you made my day.
I've been contemplating an expedition also, but. to the garage lately, but am fearful that I'll need to get my affects in order before doing so as its a perilous chore I might not survive. I should probably write a will first. (wink)
Skipper,
No project is too small, or too large.
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My intrepid archaeologists have been getting on the table for some play-testing of Palaeo Diet Pulp.
https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2019/12/pressurised-pulp.html (https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2019/12/pressurised-pulp.html)
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Suffice to say, it hasn't all been easy going...
https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2019/12/a-few-more-photos-of-play-testing.html (https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2019/12/a-few-more-photos-of-play-testing.html)
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Wow. Those velociraptors are really an awesome looking pack!
Dan
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Wow. Those velociraptors are really an awesome looking pack!
Thanks Dan, they are nominally 10mm from Magister Militum, although they do a great job at 15mm too!
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Enjoying the thread though dinosaurs don't do it for me for gaming. My lost world in 15 mm will be cave dwellers and various mammoth mammals, as it will be. However! I was reading earlier today about dinosaurs having feathers - and maybe even fur - which makes one wonder if we will ever see such creatures sculpted?
My foray was prompted by a visit to our local zoo which currently has a small herd of "life-size" animatronic dinosaurs on display. Pretty neat. Will return to take photos and videos before they are gone mid-February. Unfortunately, during my visit, they were draped with holiday silliness - good for the kids but not so photogenic.
At least you've painted your 'saurs nice and colorful! I like that.
Would like to see more Paleolithic beasts in 15 mm - and proper cave women and children in the 15 mm mix, not just the "cave babes" currently out there.
If anyone knows of ranges of Paleolithic beasties besides Khurasan, Irregular, Acheson, and MY Minis I'd love to hear about them - as long as they are either 15 mm or workable for 15 mm. Ditto cave women and children as described just above. Thanks!
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Enjoying the thread though dinosaurs don't do it for me for gaming. My lost world in 15 mm will be cave dwellers and various mammoth mammals, as it will be. However! I was reading earlier today about dinosaurs having feathers - and maybe even fur - which makes one wonder if we will ever see such creatures sculpted?
My foray was prompted by a visit to our local zoo which currently has a small herd of "life-size" animatronic dinosaurs on display. Pretty neat. Will return to take photos and videos before they are gone mid-February. Unfortunately, during my visit, they were draped with holiday silliness - good for the kids but not so photogenic.
At least you've painted your 'saurs nice and colorful! I like that.
Would like to see more Paleolithic beasts in 15 mm - and proper cave women and children in the 15 mm mix, not just the "cave babes" currently out there.
If anyone knows of ranges of Paleolithic beasties besides Khurasan, Irregular, Acheson, and MY Minis I'd love to hear about them - as long as they are either 15 mm or workable for 15 mm. Ditto cave women and children as described just above. Thanks!
Thanks. My raptors are actually feathered - although the big dinos are not.
The Pulp expansion will work with the existing rules for mammals etc. As well as the primitive hominids and outfolk hunters already published, this expansion will also have witch doctors of that sort of thing tickles your fancy. I'm waiting on Eureka Amazonian indians to use as the base of my lost tribes.
Have you looked at the 10mm Magister Militum prehistoric beasts? Not sure how big they are, but their 10mm dinos are pretty spot on for 15mm.
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Nic, can I send you a bill for part of the money I'm likely to spend at Magister Militum? I was supposed to be done buying figures - before I followed up looking at their stuff. Certainly the best range of miniature dinosaurs out there that I've ever heard of and by quite a substantial margin. And more ice age creatures than I've seen - though a bit smaller but I'll see if they are workable. Do you have any of the ice age figures for photo comparison to 15 mm figures?
Well, I do have one order to get into Crom's Anvil for some pulpish usage - but it will be too small to count as a 'real' order. And then I forgot about an Acheson order likely. And maybe a specialized order via Khurasan.
So, what percentage are you going to cover since you bear substantial responsibility!? lol
Or, thanks for the heads up! tbh: I prefer the percentage coverage. ;)
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So, what percentage are you going to cover since you bear substantial responsibility!? lol
Or, thanks for the heads up! tbh: I prefer the percentage coverage. ;)
:D Glad to be of service :D
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Enjoying the thread though dinosaurs don't do it for me for gaming. My lost world in 15 mm will be cave dwellers and various mammoth mammals, as it will be. However! I was reading earlier today about dinosaurs having feathers - and maybe even fur - which makes one wonder if we will ever see such creatures sculpted?
How about a flock/pack of terror birds?
(https://i.redd.it/w7ji3wquvsq31.jpg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQcduEj8lxI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3yUlJtCkJg
Dan
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How about a flock/pack of terror birds?
Dan, loads of choices depending on how big a terror-bird you want to include, from Raptors at the smaller end, up to larger Pack Predators. Or if you really want them to be terrifying, Apex Predators.
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Some lost-world natives to make the dino hunting that bit more of challenge...
https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2020/01/fine-young-cannibals.html?fbclid=IwAR3V6MEry_yq63OLIHqLh31W25q5I8Qf3mpJs-SIIlG5d4YgOkm-PzXEVy0 (https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2020/01/fine-young-cannibals.html?fbclid=IwAR3V6MEry_yq63OLIHqLh31W25q5I8Qf3mpJs-SIIlG5d4YgOkm-PzXEVy0)
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Nice to see this thread continuing. (Dan - Not sure about the Terror Birds option. I do have a few dozen ostriches plus some flamingos but they, generally, aren't too terrible.)
Nic, are you aware of the native American ranges available from Khurasan in their historical ranges? While visiting Khurasan, check out their West Sudanese - there is a great pack of porters that might be fun for you.
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Nic, are you aware of the native American ranges available from Khurasan in their historical ranges? While visiting Khurasan, check out their West Sudanese - there is a great pack of porters that might be fun for you.
I love the look of Khurasan's ranges, but I only ever purchase small amounts of stuff at a time (the reason I have NO lead pile), and won't pay US postage prices to the EU, so the chance of me getting any is slim. :'(
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“... the reason I have NO lead pile ...”
Dear God, what are you!?!?
Dan
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“... the reason I have NO lead pile ...”
Dear God, what are you!?!?
Dan
Given what we know happens to players when their lead pile runs out, I reckon Cacique is undead.
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"the reason I have NO lead pile"
Oh, to have such discipline. I applaud you, sir. Dan isn't undead, yet, but give him time, who knows how he may transform himself.
Me, lead pile? No. Lead mountain range? Yup. lol
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I tell a lie. I currently have three 15mm figures waiting to be painted. I am waiting on a 6mm order though to do a division of 19th century Austrians to start a new army. I just find that big piles of stuff are intimidating and don't get painted - that then starts a spiral of self loathing that I'd rather not have. Small piles are manageable. So I buy in small quantities. ::)
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Meanwhile, I have finally written something approaching a proper pulp AAR.
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https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2020/01/playtesting-palaeo-diet-pulp-more.html (https://irregularwars.blogspot.com/2020/01/playtesting-palaeo-diet-pulp-more.html)
The four adventurers surveyed the the scene before them: a dry plain with a single thicket, and area of spiky blade grass and a scattering of carnivorous plants. Off to their right, a savage monument built by the island's natives probably indicated a native presence in the area. Their target though, was the tyrannosaurus rex down by the lake sure.
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I know, threadsurrection here. But I figure it is time to bring this back up higher to see what is new and delightful in 15 mm pulp gaming. I know we have a number of items from Khurasan - but not nearly enough, need more!!! Love their boat crew - and the damsel. And really glad you can get her and the big ape without the Dino, still not my thing. Sadly, I do believe Acheson has exited 15 mm world and only some of their stuff seems to have surfaced at Khurasan which apparently acquire their 15 mm stuff.
So, since 2020, what have you all found that is new and workable.
Oh, and on the OP topic, Rebel has great figures for diggers at an archaeological dig.
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I agree that there is enough 15mm Pulp stuff, unlike the 28mm range that have tons of figures in the Pulp area.
I have been thinking and working on gathering the supplies. I have been talking to Zrunelord on ideas. I want to start on some figures myself mostly Pulp/Cthulhu stuff but for other areas around the world other than Africa and Egypt. I mean where's the maid, the butler or the house cook you know the usual suspects. All adventures don't have to look like "Great White Hunters" or Indiana jones. I want investigators Holmes and Watson with a lantern in one hand a pistol in the other. We need some ladies of the evening and a Ripper. It's hard to have a Innsmouth without dockworkers and a Harbor Master, Seamen, fisherman in yellow raingear.
Where are the Japanese and Chinese gangs? We need more villains.
I would like for more options to use I want a different archaeologist other than one that is digging in Africa.
I am hoping to start on some soon I need a few more things, and money is tight till the end of the month.
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War Monkey - you MUST look into Old Glory 25s Bluemoon 15 mm Horror ranges - and other ranges, too. You will find a number of the items you seek available from them - their Sherlock Holmes is one of the best miniature figures I've ever seen in any scale. Also, check out Eureka Miniatures in Australia - especially their WWI figures - very adaptable. Too true that too much is set in Africa but not all. Also, ramble around the ranges available from Khurasan miniatures. There is quite a bit out there but, ABSOLUTELY, there can be more. At Bluemoon, look at the civilians in the Boxer Rebellion range - heck, check most of their ranges for suitable civilian figures. And Peter Pig can join the mix - but much smaller than Bluemoon. Rebel Minis and Splintered Light (maybe), Irregular Miniatures definitely. Copplestone has some 15 mm stuff that might be of use for some.
I was just hoping someone might come along and make me aware of things I don't already know of.
I have found readily available round steel bases through the internet that are a lot cheaper than washers - and no holes.
So, things are looking up from where they were a few years ago. Just need more progress.
How about an affordable Pan Am Clipper?! Or parts for building a dirigible?
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Fifteensaway,
Your right I have forgotten about some of those, plus Blue Moon's The Night Chicago Died range too. I want the Australian in shorts and a slouch hat, pistol on the hip and a cane not carrying a rifle or an SMG.
Still there is a need for more. I want some Kung Fu Women not any doing the crane stands but in a position that you know who she is. There is still a lot to be had.
Peter Pig has the German submarine short patrol and the French Resistance figures as well.
I guess what I am looking for is different factions of all nations looking for the lost artifacts of the would hoping and wondering which would give their country the edge. I mean the Japanese and the Chinese had groups along with the Germans trying to find that one treasure.
Yes a Pan am Clipper would be nice or a PBY, a PT Boat would be nice too. A Steam Tramper one could make relatively easy and make it look good for scale reasons the other I don't think will be that easy.
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3D printing should provide a Clipper or PBY? Upscale 1:144 or downsize 1/72?
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I just came across this last night after some looking https://www.printables.com/model/410654-martin-m130-seaplane (https://www.printables.com/model/410654-martin-m130-seaplane)
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I would have thought there'd be loads of toys which would fit 15mm.
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Fram, sometimes yes and sometimes no and more often than not, no. Part of the challenge is the size of 15 mm makes many things too small to market because of "hazards" to small children. So, not as much as you might think.
Then there is something I noticed recently - some of those cheaper toy sets that used to include useable (with modifications generally) trees are now just including bits of aquarium decor (probably made in the same factory?). Maybe they learned that from our hobby!? :o
However, there is now a LOT more detail stuff out there for 15 mm than as little as ten years ago and, sometimes - and only sometimes - the 3D world provides some pretty cool stuff for 15 mm.
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War monkey
For an out-of the box aircraft, how about a Ford Tri-motor?
https://www.diecastmodels.co.nz/products/aircraft/commercial-aircraft/motormax-1100-tri-motor/