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Title: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on December 15, 2009, 04:47:24 PM

This is almost certainly a hopeless cause but has anyone encountered any British pre-war motorbike models (28mm). I mean classics like this:
http://www.brough-superior.com/ws/frontend/seite/SeiteCms.php?coId=45&coType=navigation1

Doug

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: Arlequín on December 15, 2009, 10:08:54 PM

Now you're really out of luck.  :(

You can't even get motorcycles for the BEF... having said that you couldn't get BEF infantry until recently. You could try a mail to BEF Miniatures and see what their plans are regarding this, but I wouldn't raise my hopes.

If you're really interested in interwar Britain, you might try the guys at Gentleman's Wargames Parlour http://gwargamesp.18.forumer.com/index.php?showforum=4

The forum is VBCW orientated, but they'd be happy to point you in the right direction for interwar stuff generally.  :)

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: joroas on December 16, 2009, 11:25:27 AM

Foundry have a dispatch rider in their Dads' Army collection.

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on December 16, 2009, 11:34:31 AM

Quote from: Jim Hale on December 15, 2009, 10:08:54 PM

Now you're really out of luck.  :(

You can't even get motorcycles for the BEF... having said that you couldn't get BEF infantry until recently. You could try a mail to BEF Miniatures and see what their plans are regarding this, but I wouldn't raise my hopes.

If you're really interested in interwar Britain, you might try the guys at Gentleman's Wargames Parlour http://gwargamesp.18.forumer.com/index.php?showforum=4

The forum is VBCW orientated, but they'd be happy to point you in the right direction for interwar stuff generally.  :)

Jim

I've been a member of GWP for a while - mainly lurking. Maybe I will ask the question over there although I'm not strictly intending to do VBCW - more a sort of pulp skirmish. Kind of Agatha Christie meets Bulldog Drummond with the IRA and central casting country characters thrown in.

Must have a look at that Foundry Despatch rider but I'm guessing he's not available on his own.


Doug

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: Mr.Dodo on January 26, 2010, 11:37:31 AM

Have seen this WW1 bike?
http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=574
Could be converted perhaps?

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: Geudens on January 26, 2010, 04:12:45 PM

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=189586

Come on, guys, post on TMP that you want Bob to sculpt this! (if possible with two "neutral" heads).

Rudi

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: Mancha on January 26, 2010, 04:31:37 PM

His interest in that motorcycle is encouraging.  If you ask me, he can't have his police force miniatures without a police Harley.

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: aircav on January 28, 2010, 04:50:49 PM

Try The Propanda Kompany They are 1:48 WWII though & not particularly cheap but they look nice from the photo's

http://www.propaganda-kompany.com/120-Moto-1-48


Keith

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: Mancha on January 28, 2010, 06:00:24 PM

Quote from: aircav on January 28, 2010, 04:50:49 PM

Try The Propanda Kompany They are 1:48 WWII though & not particularly cheap but they look nice from the photo's

Wow, you're right, not cheap.  But darn nice.  Some of them look pre-WWII, although not quite WWI.

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: Hammers on January 28, 2010, 06:13:25 PM

Very good looking.I'll have bookmark this.

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: argsilverson on January 28, 2010, 10:58:57 PM

Quote from: Geudens on January 26, 2010, 04:12:45 PM

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=189586

Come on, guys, post on TMP that you want Bob to sculpt this! (if possible with two "neutral" heads).

Rudi

Rudi is right. Post or send e-mails to Bob trying to persuade him to sculpt some motorcycles. It is difficult task, but who knows. Maybe with some pressure, Bob will be persuaded!

Title: Re: Another "Who makes" question. Inter-war British motorbikes?
Post by: TadPortly on January 28, 2010, 11:26:22 PM

Quote from: Geudens on January 26, 2010, 04:12:45 PM

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=189586

Come on, guys, post on TMP that you want Bob to sculpt this! (if possible with two "neutral" heads).

Rudi

Sorry, but the sidecar is on the wrong side for us Brits...