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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Garder on 09 December 2017, 06:10:15 PM

Title: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Garder on 09 December 2017, 06:10:15 PM
Hello

I have just ordered a copy of GMT Games new boardgame "Next War: Poland" and that has peeked my interest in doing a possible new project of gaming a present/near future russian invasion of Poland/Baltic states in 15mm.

The trouble is I am having difficulties finding the required models.

Who makes 15mm ultramodern russian infantry?

As a dane, I would like to incl. a danish company as the NATO part of this project. Is there a Leopard 2 A5 or A6 available in 15mm? How about a swedish CV-90 in 15mm?

Also does anyone make canadian or dutch ultra modern infantry that can stand in as danish infantry?

Any help is much appreciated.

Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Mako on 09 December 2017, 10:17:53 PM
Can't recall right now, but believe there may be some available.

Check QRF, Armies Army, etc..  I suspect in a lot of cases, even the Team Yankee "Soviets" will work for modern-day Russian troops, especially in 15mm scale.

QRF is probably the most likely to have ultra-modern armor for your needs.

I'm considering doing something similar, though in 1/144th, and most actions will be in Ukraine.  I've gamed a few skirmishes with just vehicles, for the latter, and they are certainly interesting.
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: von Lucky on 09 December 2017, 10:21:28 PM
Sounds like you're going to have fun :)

For modern Russian infantry, try Eureka Miniatures:
http://eurekamin.com.au/index.php?cPath=87_102_820&sort=3a

Quick Reaction Force for some of the other stuff:
http://totalsystemscenic.com/product-category/qrf/qrf-qrf-1900-onwards-postwar-1945/

But after seeing the Battlefront (Team Yankee) vehicles, I'm more impressed with them.

Not everything you listed is available, but I'll have a hunt in the afternoon.

Edit: like what Mako said. Forgot about Armies Army:
https://armiesarmy.com/
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Gunbird on 10 December 2017, 01:56:39 AM
Armies Army has just released/is releasing 15mm Canadians/Dutch that should suit your needs infantry wise.
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: von Lucky on 10 December 2017, 02:47:24 AM
Can't seem to find a CV90 / Strf90 in 15mm or 1/100.

And there's no Leopard A5 or A6 yet (guessing that will QRF, Armies Army or Battlefront will at some point in the future).
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Damas on 10 December 2017, 07:16:04 AM
Good luck with this, I'm doing something similar but with the scenario based in the UK.

I look forward to seeing what you are going to do.
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Gunbird on 10 December 2017, 08:49:31 AM
Armies Army has just released/is releasing 15mm Canadians/Dutch that should suit your needs infantry wise.

Oops, just realised you said Modern. The one I mentioned is Cold War and looks nothing like our current forces.
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Garder on 10 December 2017, 04:41:46 PM
Thanks for the help  :)

It sounds like the russians are well covered, but the danes are going to be more difficult. Going to have a think about it.
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Arrigo on 11 December 2017, 01:42:54 PM
Eureka russians are better for the 90s, early 2000s. for the new uniform look at the oddizal osmy 15, 'little green men' (Magister Militum hhas them in UK, and I suppose Pico in the US).  Today Russians are completely different from the Team Yankee ones! Even in 15mm (oh well 15mm is not that small after all you can quickly spot the differences even in 6mm).

=59580&cat[]=62419]https://www.magistermilitum.com/scale/15-mm.html#order=name&limit=36&p=1&dir=ASC&cat[]=59580&cat[]=62419 (https://www.magistermilitum.com/scale/15-mm.html#order=name&limit=36&p=1&dir=ASC&cat[)

No one do a CV90 in 15mm right now. On shapeways you can find a bit pricey Leo2A6. QRF used to have an A5 (I have two of them) but sadly it is no available right now. But QRF as great up to date German troops.

NW:Poland is a great game! Waiting a copy from Mitchell right now...
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Munindk on 11 December 2017, 07:23:00 PM
Modern danish soldiers look a lot like americans.
The main difference being what scopes they've got on their M4 variants. The webbing is modular so it'll be different for each soldier anyways.

That said I dont know who makes 15mm modern americans...
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Arrigo on 11 December 2017, 07:25:58 PM

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That said I dont know who makes 15mm modern americans...

Khurasan...

http://khurasanminiatures.tripod.com/modern-us-army.html (http://khurasanminiatures.tripod.com/modern-us-army.html)

your google-fu weak is my padawan... train you must
Title: Re: Ultra modern russians and NATO (15mm)
Post by: Garder on 16 December 2017, 08:12:00 AM
Thanks :)