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Title: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: StreetBushido on 18 January 2017, 07:50:13 AM
While the last thing I truly need is another pile of unpainted plastic, I've nevertheless been thinking about constructing a Frostgrave band or two.

Now, I'm aware of the official Frostgrave plastic kits: both the basic soldiers and the cultists, that are made to be mixed and matched for a large variety of configurations.

But now I'm wondering what other kits are out there that mix well with both of the official kits to further expand the number of total configurations. What's available? For instance, how well do the Perry kits fit?
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: jp1885 on 18 January 2017, 08:32:18 AM
I've mixed the Frostgrave plastics with Fireforge and Gripping Beast plastics with very little effort.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: RichBuilds on 18 January 2017, 09:00:50 AM
I've picked up some Perry brothers plastic foot knights that break down pretty much the same as the official frostgrave stuff and should mix and match well. Not had chance to do anything with them yet, too busy making terrain...
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: StreetBushido on 18 January 2017, 09:03:10 AM
I've mixed the Frostgrave plastics with Fireforge and Gripping Beast plastics with very little effort.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Any particular kits you'd recommend?

I've picked up some Perry brothers plastic foot knights that break down pretty much the same as the official frostgrave stuff and should mix and match well. Not had chance to do anything with them yet, too busy making terrain...

I've had a look at them, and they do look nice!
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: jp1885 on 18 January 2017, 09:20:48 AM
Any particular kits you'd recommend?

I've used Fireforge Mongol steppe infantry and Medieval foot sergeants, plus Gripping Beast Vikings.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: Ogrob on 18 January 2017, 09:33:15 AM
Fireforge Crusade stuff works pretty well, Perry 100 year work really well, as do GB Dark Age kits. I've used all of those. The Perry kits are to slender to mix well on the Barbarian bodies though.

I've also used Warlord Zulus and Celts, but they may take a bit more cutting and some greenstuff.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: nozza_uk on 18 January 2017, 09:54:13 AM
I used Black Tree Design to bulk out a lot of my warbands. They have a good range of figures and they're always on sale.

Also, 2nd hand Games Workshop can be picked up cheaply from ebay.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: beefcake on 18 January 2017, 09:57:03 AM
I keep meaning to mix my frostgrave stuff with wargames factory orcs. Need to see how they look.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: StreetBushido on 18 January 2017, 09:58:53 AM
Thanks for the sweet recommendations!

Are there any good one-stop-shops for these kits? I'd rather like to keep shipping down if I can.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: CPalmer on 18 January 2017, 10:52:03 AM
I've made good use out of an old Games Workshop "Empire Militia" kit I picked up at a flea market.  Also, used some figures and bits from a basic Wood Elf (Glade Guard?) box.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: Ogrob on 18 January 2017, 11:27:38 AM
If you want Swedish shops, I'd recommend AlphaSpel. I also often order from Firestorm Games in the UK.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: StreetBushido on 18 January 2017, 11:31:50 AM
If you want Swedish shops, I'd recommend AlphaSpel. I also often order from Firestorm Games in the UK.

Tack!  ;)

I see that Bad Squido Games/The Dice Bag Lady/Annie sells pretty much all the kits that have been mentioned in this thread. She seems really cool and I've long wanted to show support, so whenever I get around to it I'll most likely order from her.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: Fencing Frog on 20 January 2017, 12:48:16 PM
Tack!  ;)

I see that Bad Squido Games/The Dice Bag Lady/Annie sells pretty much all the kits that have been mentioned in this thread. She seems really cool and I've long wanted to show support, so whenever I get around to it I'll most likely order from her.

She is a great business to suport
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: StreetBushido on 25 January 2017, 10:41:37 AM
Which of the Statuesque Female Heads best fit the previously discussed kits, especially the Frostgrave Soldiers?

Pulp Scale?

http://badsquiddogames.com/shop#!/Pulp-Scale-Female-Heads-1-10/p/77311787/category=21237340 (http://badsquiddogames.com/shop#!/Pulp-Scale-Female-Heads-1-10/p/77311787/category=21237340)

Heroic Scale?

http://badsquiddogames.com/shop#!/Heroic-Scale-Female-Heads-1-10/p/77311892/category=21237340 (http://badsquiddogames.com/shop#!/Heroic-Scale-Female-Heads-1-10/p/77311892/category=21237340)
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: Belgian on 25 January 2017, 11:37:21 AM
Warhammer bits are a superb fit, you can see some miniatures I have converted here in my Frostgrave Soldiers review - http://wargameterrain.blogspot.be/2015/10/northstar-miniatures-hard-plastic.html?m=1
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: CPalmer on 25 January 2017, 12:01:27 PM
Which of the Statuesque Female Heads best fit the previously discussed kits, especially the Frostgrave Soldiers?

Pulp Scale?

http://badsquiddogames.com/shop#!/Pulp-Scale-Female-Heads-1-10/p/77311787/category=21237340 (http://badsquiddogames.com/shop#!/Pulp-Scale-Female-Heads-1-10/p/77311787/category=21237340)

Heroic Scale?

http://badsquiddogames.com/shop#!/Heroic-Scale-Female-Heads-1-10/p/77311892/category=21237340 (http://badsquiddogames.com/shop#!/Heroic-Scale-Female-Heads-1-10/p/77311892/category=21237340)


I would say the Heroic Heads, as the text on the page you linked says they match well with both Warhammer and Frostgrave figures.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: Geoffrey21 on 25 January 2017, 08:38:53 PM
Heroic. I have outfitted some FG soldiers with them.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: schoon on 26 January 2017, 04:15:28 AM
I would say the Heroic Heads, as the text on the page you linked says they match well with both Warhammer and Frostgrave figures.
Those are quite nice! Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: TheMageKing on 20 February 2017, 12:54:02 AM
I keep meaning to mix my frostgrave stuff with wargames factory orcs. Need to see how they look.

They actually come out quite good. I'm working on a few, and the heads match up pretty nice.
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: beefcake on 20 February 2017, 04:33:48 AM
Good to know.
Is that orc heads on FG bodies or FG heads on orc bodies. I imagine either way?
Title: Re: Kits that mix well and that fit Frostgrave?
Post by: TheMageKing on 20 February 2017, 06:32:18 AM
Good to know.
Is that orc heads on FG bodies or FG heads on orc bodies. I imagine either way?

Orc heads on FG bodies. The other looks kinda 'odd', IMO. I'm still experimenting on 'em, anyway.