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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: FATROC on 23 February 2014, 10:26:32 PM

Title: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: FATROC on 23 February 2014, 10:26:32 PM
Looking for a mini, or suitable substitute for an AA-12 shotgun. It is for a 28mm project. This is what I am looking for.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: FATROC on 23 February 2014, 10:28:59 PM
Doesn't have to be a perfect match, just close enough that a little hack and slash w/putty can make it serviceable.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: Maspalio on 23 February 2014, 10:43:11 PM
maybe this...too SF ?

http://madrobotminiatures.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_12&products_id=49
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: FATROC on 23 February 2014, 10:46:16 PM
You know, I was thinking of those, but I thought they were a Max-Mini item! No wonder I couldn't find them!  lol  If nothing else, pops up, these are a good starting point. Thanks for the link.  :)
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: Cherno on 23 February 2014, 11:50:48 PM
I know for a fact that a metal sprue of 28mm AA12s exists, I had a blister years ago but sold it. Must've been EM4, Hasslefree, Copplestone or something like that.

I think that pack also included a pistol, MP5, and maybe an M16.

It was a white metal like the one Reaper uses.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: FATROC on 24 February 2014, 12:59:58 AM
Thanks for the tip. I'll keep looking.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: carlos marighela on 24 February 2014, 08:23:30 AM
Hasslefree's Modern trooper range has a figure with a USAS-12 shotgun, which would make a good start. It comes separately to the torso with the arm attached.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: Cherno on 24 February 2014, 07:17:31 PM
The more I think about it the more I get the feeling that the one I had in mind wasn't the AA-12 but rather a vaguely similar looking gun with a bullpup configuration.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: FATROC on 24 February 2014, 08:52:04 PM
Thanks Carlos. The USAS-12 will work just as well. Didn't realize Hasslefree made one.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: Brummie Thug on 24 February 2014, 10:26:31 PM
The Hasslefree one comes in 4 poses as well if I recall check in the 'modern trooper' section
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: FATROC on 24 February 2014, 10:32:37 PM
Thanks. Will do.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: Cubs on 24 February 2014, 10:44:50 PM
It looks like an over-sized MP5 with a drum mag to me.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: FATROC on 25 February 2014, 04:40:52 AM
Yeah, it does a little, but this fugly fires 3 inch 12GA rounds at the rate of 300 rounds per minute!  :-*  It can take 8 round box magazines, 20 round or 32 round drums.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: maxxon on 25 February 2014, 06:20:29 AM
It looks like an over-sized MP5 with a drum mag to me.

More like an oversized AR-15 with a drum mag.

Since it's almost completely encased in the plastic casing with very little exterior detail, this probably wouldn't be too bad to sculpt yourself. Brass rod for the barrel, plasticard triangles for sights a build the rest from greenstuff -- or just thicker plasticard. If it's being wielded, the hand hides the pistol grip, which is the most complex form on the thing.

Any single-piece casting is going to have a too small drum magazine.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: FATROC on 25 February 2014, 06:30:42 AM
Though I was hoping for an AA-12 mini, the USAS-12 will work just as well. Since Hasslefree has multiple minis with USAS-12s to choose from, why recreate the wheel? I think I'll just be lazy and by one of theirs (they make awesome minis anyway!). If someone does know of a mini with an AA-12, by all means, let me know.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: peachy rex on 25 February 2014, 10:09:19 PM
The Eureka contractor set has a chap with what could be an AA-12 or derivative - I'm not expert enough on modern small-arms to tell, alas.  :'(
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: Mathyoo on 26 February 2014, 12:35:11 AM
It's "just" and AK with drum magazine.

But if you'd cut the top to get the stock and the rest of the gun in a horizontal line, fill in the stock, reangle the drum (if picky), that is probably your best bet.

This is honestly 5 minutes work if you want this weapon so much. Easier than getting a gun and converting hands to make a miniature hold one.
Title: Re: AA-12 assualt shotgun
Post by: FATROC on 26 February 2014, 01:52:01 AM
I'll take a look at the Eureka mini. Thanks guys.