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Author Topic: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?  (Read 6095 times)

Offline Dan

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M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« on: March 31, 2009, 10:12:04 AM »
Just got an itch to buy something so I was thinking about Vietnam yet again .  ::)Having ruled out Eureka as not having any US forces I started looking at TAG and Westwind .
I presume the figures would be slightly different sizes but are the 113's the same scale ?
I've also been looking on Ebay for M48's but didnt see any M113's advertised .
I have some trees and statues which should be suitable already so terrain should not be a difficult issue . :)
I may not buy anything yet but at least I will have a better idea for when I do.
Thanks.

Offline Aaron

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2009, 12:29:49 PM »
I believe West Wind just sells the Corgi vehicles for their Vietnam range (at least they used to). If they do have their own model for the M113 I expect it will be 1:50 like their WW2 vehicles.At any rate I would recommend going for the TAG offering. I've picked up four different WW vehicle kits and all have been poor.

Offline Lowtardog

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2009, 04:34:56 PM »
I believe West Wind just sells the Corgi vehicles for their Vietnam range (at least they used to). If they do have their own model for the M113 I expect it will be 1:50 like their WW2 vehicles.At any rate I would recommend going for the TAG offering. I've picked up four different WW vehicle kits and all have been poor.
I thought the Westwind vehicles were 1/60th whihc would make them quite a bit smaller than 1/50 or the other ranges such as Sloppy etc whihc are 1/56th

Offline Col.Stone

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2009, 05:10:21 PM »
TAGs m113
L 90mm 1/54
W 50mm 1/53,7
H 40mm 1/55
so, 1/54 ish, looks good, only trouble is that the sideskirts don't come off

The westwind mortar carrier is listed as 1/55, the westwind ww2 vehicles are supposed to be 1/60
there's also force of arms, they have loads of different m113 variants in 1/58
and a M48 in 1/56

« Last Edit: March 31, 2009, 05:12:26 PM by Col.Stone »

Offline Aaron

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2009, 05:35:52 PM »
If they do have their own model for the M113 I expect it will be 1:50 like their WW2 vehicles.
I thought the Westwind vehicles were 1/60th whihc would make them quite a bit smaller than 1/50 or the other ranges such as Sloppy etc whihc are 1/56th

Oops, I meant 1/60th. Where is the red faced emoticon when I need it? :-[

Offline Dan

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2009, 11:35:59 PM »
TAGs m113
L 90mm 1/54
W 50mm 1/53,7
H 40mm 1/55
so, 1/54 ish, looks good, only trouble is that the sideskirts don't come off

The westwind mortar carrier is listed as 1/55, the westwind ww2 vehicles are supposed to be 1/60
there's also force of arms, they have loads of different m113 variants in 1/58
and a M48 in 1/56



Thanks mate thats a really exact answer  :)
I was of course referring to the Mortar Carrier in the West Wind Range so was hoping the two ranges would mix ok , and it looks like they will.

Offline Dan

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2009, 11:44:12 PM »
I was in the Model shop this morning  ;) and happened to see all the models available in 1/76th or 1/72nd and got thinking again  ::) Perhaps I may do it in 20mm instead. o_o

Offline Mr. Peabody

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2009, 01:45:36 AM »
Go 20mm Dan! It's truly the sweet candy for 'Nam gaming.
Here are some 1/72 Trumpeter M113's that are WIP waiting for stowage and a few other details. SHQ Crews. No biggie removing the side skirts with these, just a little fill and sand.

Tempted? No mortar carrier though... But I'm tempted to do a scratch conversion 'cause these are pretty simple.
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Offline Dan

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2009, 04:58:42 AM »
Funnily enough I was looking at the Trumpeter Models today.  lol

Offline Col.Stone

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2009, 08:54:32 PM »
someone else asked about it a while back too so :)

scalechoice,
just consider how much tablespace you've got, even huey B's are Big in 1/48 (there are no 1/56 ones so far)

Offline Dan

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2009, 12:15:59 AM »
Sizewise is not a problem as I have a 10x6 table to play on at home  :) however the problem comes when I want to play at a club and need to move everything .

I have grabbed an Italeri M113 with ACAV parts from a Lead model? (Skytrex maybe) to get a feel for the scale . It just feels a little light and brittle on first impression .
I painted it a long time ago and gave all my unmade models and Revell figures to my nephew. I think I will try and improve its look before I buy anything.

Offline Col.Stone

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2009, 11:26:01 AM »
yep i have a 8*6 myself so went for 28mm, or, i went for 28mm and then built a bigger table  lol

what other people use might be the biggest issue, unless you do what i do and buy both sides :)

Offline Dan

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2009, 05:21:06 AM »
Yep , I'm Mad too and buy both sides  lol
I'm thinking of 28mm as I can reuse trees for other games rather than starting from scratch again. I think I may have gotten a mate interested  :D

Offline Col.Stone

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2009, 07:10:24 PM »
ah, TAG baker.co and force of arms for nice 28mm figures :)
If you haven't decided on rules i can recommend FNG :)

Offline Dan

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Re: M113's Tag and Westwind are they compatible?
« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2009, 03:39:00 AM »
I've been studying this again  :o

http://ilovewargameing.21.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=2140

I should have some news soon  ;)

Whats FNG?

 

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