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Miniatures Adventure => Back of Beyond => Topic started by: smirnoff on 23 May 2014, 07:00:58 PM

Title: 28mm Shielded Maxim
Post by: smirnoff on 23 May 2014, 07:00:58 PM

I'm having a senior moment
Who makes the best 28mm scale WW1shielded Maxims?
I have some painted and I can't remember where Igot them....

Title: Re: 28mm Shielded Maxim
Post by: FramFramson on 23 May 2014, 07:03:19 PM

Copplestone has one in the BC13 Elite Bolshevik Machine Gun pack. It doesn't show in the image, but it does come with a little shield you can add optionally and I find Mark's machine guns to look great and be very strong and robust. It also has the wheels and carry handle that you typically saw on Russian Maxims.

(http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/images/bc13.jpg)

(the officer in that pack is also INCREDIBLY USEFUL as he could be used for just about any purpose)

Title: Re: 28mm Shielded Maxim
Post by: smirnoff on 23 May 2014, 07:08:30 PM

Thanks Fram
I have a fair bit of lead to get from Mark I will see if he will sell me 10 Maxims minus crew.

Title: Re: 28mm Shielded Maxim
Post by: cuprum on 24 May 2014, 05:38:42 AM

Unfortunately, in this machine gun incorrectly made protective shield...

Title: Re: 28mm Shielded Maxim
Post by: FramFramson on 24 May 2014, 02:51:19 PM

Yes, it's a bit off. Most noticeably, it has two top-corner cutaways instead of the one that the real thing seems to have. I think it'll still be fine if you're not too particular. Warboss nick just painted one up:

(http://www.warboss-nick.de/BoB/IMG_0936.JPG)

Title: Re: 28mm Shielded Maxim
Post by: Ataman on 25 May 2014, 01:44:51 PM

I recall reading that the Musketeer Miniatures Maxim gun team is the best one on the market, and after purchasing one I'm inclined to agree! Great casting on both the HMG itself and the crew.