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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Ray Earle on September 21, 2014, 09:47:06 PM

Title: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Ray Earle on September 21, 2014, 09:47:06 PM

Gents,

I'm after some modern US cops in 28mm. I'm aware of the Foundry and Tactical miniatures ranges, but are there any others out there?

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Cherno on September 21, 2014, 09:53:44 PM

Hasslefree has a miniature of a guy in cop uniform (short sleeves) with either a handgun+torchlight or shotgun.

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: joroas on September 21, 2014, 10:01:14 PM

West Wind:

(http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/images/grk9.jpg)

(http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/images/grk13.jpg)

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Steve F on September 21, 2014, 10:09:52 PM

There are one or two in Reaper's Chronoscope range too.

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Elbows on September 22, 2014, 05:20:30 AM

I haven't seen many who represent actual modern cops.  Most miniatures tend to be stuck in a 1980s-1990s feel/mood.  I'd be curious to see what people come up with though.  I know there seem to be a lot of UK police figures around.

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Maccwar on September 22, 2014, 12:20:21 PM

I mixed Hasslefree's Ken in with the West Wind cops and it worked quite well.

(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii278/Maccwar/Officer_Down/th_a3c82ad2b02e823ef919233459bba3aa.jpg) (http://s266.photobucket.com/user/Maccwar/media/Officer_Down/a3c82ad2b02e823ef919233459bba3aa.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Brummie Thug on September 22, 2014, 03:31:57 PM

You could also use the WGF Male survivors sprue to make a few cops if you have it.

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Ray Earle on September 23, 2014, 11:56:39 AM

Good suggestions gents. Thanks.

As Elbows suggests what I'm really looking for is modern era city cops, like the ones in the latest Batman movies (sorry, typing this reply from my phone so can't link to pictures). A sort of flat patrol cap and bomber jacket type?

I like the SWAT figures from the 'Fistful of Kung Fu' range by Northstar, just a shame the cops are noticeably Hong Kong (as they should be I suppose).

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Maccwar on September 23, 2014, 12:10:28 PM

Quote from: Ray Earle on September 23, 2014, 11:56:39 AM

As Elbows suggests what I'm really looking for is modern era city cops, like the ones in the latest Batman movies (sorry, typing this reply from my phone so can't link to pictures). A sort of flat patrol cap and bomber jacket type?

The ones from the Batman Miniatures game would fit the bill but aren't cheap. They also might be a bit larger than 28mm.

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Ray Earle on September 23, 2014, 02:23:14 PM

And there's the major drawbacks...  :(

And only two poses. You would have thought someone somewhere would have made some.  ???

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Brummie Thug on September 23, 2014, 07:40:28 PM

Don't Crossover miniatures do cops in there super hero range
http://crossoverminiatures.com/product/cops-5/

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: Ray Earle on September 23, 2014, 08:34:25 PM

Aye. Not keen on the M16's though. Slightly over-armed.  ;)

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: MajorTalon on September 25, 2014, 12:56:36 PM

Quote from: Ray Earle on September 23, 2014, 08:34:25 PM

Aye. Not keen on the M16's though. Slightly over-armed.  ;)

That's about right for the NYPD........

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: eilif on September 25, 2014, 03:47:22 PM

One more vote for the West Wind fellows. They don't have the bomber jacket, but the cap is close for NYPD and CPD cops.   Also, the range has some Detectives in Body armor that are great for NARC officers and such.
(http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/images/GRK20.jpg)

Title: Re: 28mm US cops.
Post by: MajorTalon on September 25, 2014, 03:52:12 PM

Come to think of it, most PD's are in fact over-armed. The Empress Miniatures' Delta figs are actually a good base for some SWAT teams. MRAP's are also a viable choice for vehicles.