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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: 6milPhil on 09 June 2014, 02:50:57 PM

Title: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: 6milPhil on 09 June 2014, 02:50:57 PM
I'm looking for small-ish 28mm, typically non-combat, vehicles suitable for sitting around space stations and the like.

Deluge me with suggestions please - preference for euro based vendors.  8)
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: aliensurfer on 09 June 2014, 03:05:56 PM
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=67730.0

the Daemonscape models (the old GZG ones) have some useful vehicles.

Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: zemjw on 09 June 2014, 04:47:25 PM
Have a look at Ainsty - e.g. http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/22/products_id/724

They do utility buggies - although they may just be reselling the Crooked Dice ones. They also do larger crawlers. They'd be fine for a spaceport, but may be too big for a space station.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: fourcolorfigs on 09 June 2014, 04:59:57 PM
Ramshackle games have some excellent options, my favorite being the Gnu transport. 

http://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: dwartist on 09 June 2014, 05:05:41 PM
GZG?
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: Inso on 09 June 2014, 05:46:32 PM
GZG?

Deamonforge sell them now (Ground Zero Games 25mm vehicles).
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: n815e on 09 June 2014, 06:29:31 PM
http://www.miniaturescenery.com/CategoryPage.asp?CODE=CAT_VH
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: Steve F on 09 June 2014, 06:42:00 PM
http://www.miniaturescenery.com/CategoryPage.asp?CODE=CAT_VH

Ooh  … lots of interesting stuff there I hadn't seen before.  Astrid Peth might end up in one of those forklifts if I pass on the Siku one.

How about Antenociti?  Though he seems to have withdrawn the best of his civilian vehicles.
http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/antenocitis/g-o-t-vehicles-1.html (http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/antenocitis/g-o-t-vehicles-1.html)

Or the ex-Grenadier vehicles from Mirliton?
http://www.mirliton.it/index.php?cName=future-warrior-28-mm (http://www.mirliton.it/index.php?cName=future-warrior-28-mm) (scroll down)

And this Matchbox Hot Wheels "ATV" should still be in toyshops: the Ainsty buggy driver fits it perfectly.

(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w519/SteveFlanaganUK2/Odds%20and%20Ends/atv_6x6_bfl16_mb831_zps2446d722.jpg) (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/SteveFlanaganUK2/media/Odds%20and%20Ends/atv_6x6_bfl16_mb831_zps2446d722.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: julesav on 09 June 2014, 06:53:54 PM
http://maxmini.eu/miniatures/atv-quad-bike-miniature
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: mcfonz on 09 June 2014, 07:24:00 PM
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=217_218_42

Whilst your there, have a little browse of the different void factions as well as the Kryomek nexus vehicles.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: The_Beast on 09 June 2014, 07:44:53 PM
Too bad the old Johnny Lightning Lost in Space Chariot was closer to 15-20mm...

I once sent one in a package to some friends in Oz, and apparently dad was rather upset his young but opportunistic son had snatched for his own army.  ;)

Doug
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: 6milPhil on 10 June 2014, 12:53:12 PM
Thanks for all those, the one which I like most at the mo are all the way from Aus... thanks n815e

http://www.miniaturescenery.com/CategoryPage.asp?CODE=CAT_VH
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: aliensurfer on 10 June 2014, 01:30:26 PM
some 'YOU' found? cheeky sod, n815e linked it for you about half way down the thread.  ;)

I fancy getting some of the stuff from them - I do have a couple of contacts in Australia too, and someone who spends 6 months of each year over there and the other 6 back here - might be able to sort something out to cut down on postage - drop me line if you like old chap  :)
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: 6milPhil on 10 June 2014, 01:36:17 PM
some 'YOU' found? cheeky sod, n815e linked it for you about half way down the thread.  ;)

Thanks to the edit button I can honestly say I haven't got a clue what you're saying. TBH though I clicked through to the Aussie stuff via: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=66840.msg820945#msg820945

I really like their forklift and their cargo loader.

I've just emailed them to see if they've got a Euro stockist, if not what postage might be like, so I'll let you know how that goes.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: aliensurfer on 10 June 2014, 01:48:03 PM
cheers mate  :)
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: Daeothar on 10 June 2014, 02:04:31 PM
I've just emailed them to see if they've got a Euro stockist, if not what postage might be like, so I'll let you know how that goes.

It had been a while since I checked their site, but those vehicles (which hadn't been there the last time I looked) are pretty awesome! 8)

Should you find a European stockist, please share, because I might pass an order to them as well...
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: 6milPhil on 10 June 2014, 03:33:14 PM
Sure mate, failing a euro stockist it might make sense for the three of us to club together and then split it when it gets over here.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: Mason on 10 June 2014, 03:39:05 PM
Sure mate, failing a euro stockist it might make sense for the three of us to club together and then split it when it gets over here.

If you do that, please let me join you.
Those forklifts are the bow-locks.
 :D

Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: Commander Vyper on 10 June 2014, 04:25:05 PM
Count me in re forklift if we do a group buy.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: Daeothar on 10 June 2014, 04:36:48 PM
Yay! Forklifts for everyone! lol
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: matakishi on 10 June 2014, 05:31:09 PM
I've ordered direct from CNC Workshop several times. Their postage is very reasonable, Better than from the US by a long way.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: 6milPhil on 11 June 2014, 01:50:48 PM
Group buy thread here: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=67856.0

Not sure it'll work nor if it's actually any cheaper but that never stopped Stalin...


I've ordered direct from CNC Workshop several times. Their postage is very reasonable, Better than from the US by a long way.

Got any photos of finished pieces mate?
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: matakishi on 11 June 2014, 02:12:49 PM
My last order was £60+ and the post was only £9.95. Once you've paid PayPal fees for the gift and forwarding postal costs I doubt you'll save any money.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: 6milPhil on 11 June 2014, 10:37:59 PM
Very possibly.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: Dewbakuk on 12 June 2014, 07:06:10 AM
Once you've paid PayPal fees for the gift

As long as you have a bank account attached to Paypal and not just a credit card, you don't have to pay the fees.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: Commander Vyper on 12 June 2014, 03:21:08 PM
My last order was £60+ and the post was only £9.95. Once you've paid PayPal fees for the gift and forwarding postal costs I doubt you'll save any money.

That's promising.  I might place an order direct.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: 6milPhil on 12 June 2014, 04:13:43 PM
Well let us know how much postage comes to above and beyond the model price.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: huesped on 12 June 2014, 10:32:46 PM
Thanks for all those, the one which I like most at the mo are all the way from Aus... thanks n815e

http://www.miniaturescenery.com/CategoryPage.asp?CODE=CAT_VH
Damn Cool!!!
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: mcfonz on 16 June 2014, 10:33:18 PM
Erm, yeah, the forklifts are ace, I want one too . . . .  :D
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: zemjw on 17 June 2014, 10:11:46 AM
Forklifts seem to be the "in thing" at the moment :)

Antencitis Workshop are previewing some vehicles (including forklifts) for their upcoming kickstarter - link (http://wargameterrain.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/antenocitis-workshop-infinity-science.html). I haven't been able to find the actual announcement on their site, not sure where it's hidden.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: Commander Vyper on 17 June 2014, 10:55:56 AM
Forklifts seem to be the "in thing" at the moment :)

Antencitis Workshop are previewing some vehicles (including forklifts) for their upcoming kickstarter - link (http://wargameterrain.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/antenocitis-workshop-infinity-science.html). I haven't been able to find the actual announcement on their site, not sure where it's hidden.

Jed will reveal all soon mate.
Title: Re: Recommend me Sci Fi utility vehicles please
Post by: zemjw on 25 June 2014, 10:11:00 AM
I picked up a Bobcat Skidsteer (http://www.tomy.co.uk/ENG/PRODUCT/42525) yesterday. More pictures here (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Britains-42548-Skid-Steer-Loader-Bobcat/dp/B002A4FJL4)

The first picture points to a 1:16 version, but the one I got was 1:32 (the second link), although the driver's seat is perfect for 28mm. I also got it for a lot less than Amazon's charging, so I may go back and pick up another couple :D