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Title: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Vanvlak on 08 December 2016, 09:38:03 AM

I might be missing the obvious, but do these exist in 28mm? I only need one - preferably the Abrams - but at a pinch any of the three (or even a T-72) could do.
Thanks.

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Poiter50 on 08 December 2016, 09:40:32 AM

Empress Minis?

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Wyrmalla on 08 December 2016, 09:56:17 AM

For general British and US stuff also check out Airfix' and HLBS' 1/48th scale ranges.

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Vanvlak on 08 December 2016, 10:45:32 AM

Quote from: Poiter50 on 08 December 2016, 09:40:32 AM

Empress Minis?

Will take a look - this might have been just what I was referring to when I said 'missing the obvious'!
Thanks  :D

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Vanvlak on 08 December 2016, 10:46:48 AM

Quote from: Wyrmalla on 08 December 2016, 09:56:17 AM

For general British and US stuff also check out Airfix' and HLBS' 1/48th scale ranges.

Will take a look - thanks  :D

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Vanvlak on 08 December 2016, 10:52:58 AM

One Challenger incoming  :D
Thanks guys, that was quick and painless (well, barring the wallet, but that's planned-for pain).

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Chuckaroobob on 08 December 2016, 01:18:58 PM

Chieftain Models made beautiful 1:56 Chieftains, Centurions and T-72's. I'm sure somebody bought the molds but don't know who. Perhaps it was Sloppy Jalopy. Does anyone know if they will ever be back in production?

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Sparrow on 08 December 2016, 05:21:29 PM

Empress every time - own them myself. Lovely models.

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Steve F on 08 December 2016, 05:31:20 PM

See the sticky on 28mm modern vehicles:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=55752.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=55752.0)

The only thing to add is that Blitzkrieg Miniatures have a Chieftain in 1/56 listed as "coming soon".

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Vanvlak on 23 December 2016, 03:52:38 PM

The Empress Iraq theatre Challenger arrived, and it's one nice kit!

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Cory on 23 December 2016, 04:34:26 PM

A couple of years ago there was a 1/56 scale remote control Abrams that was floating around on Ebay in the $25-30 range. Detail wasn't bad, friend of mine had a couple that he had added stowage to and given a wash.

Title: Re: Abrams, Challenger or Chieftain in 28mm scale
Post by: Col.Stone on 07 January 2017, 03:53:12 PM

Cory,
It's the hobbymaster abrams, was available both as RC and regular diecast, i'd suggest to anyone spotting one to buy it, pretty rare nowadays.