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Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: Sinewgrab on January 09, 2018, 04:39:02 AM
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(So, here's the thing - I am trying to plan a game where I would have two large boats - one I originally did for Warmachine pirates, but I think I can use for post-apoc easily enough) and my scratchbuilt riverboat, but I want to have a t least a couple 'speedboats' or at least small quick boats to use for the leagues to gain access to the larger boats. Any ideas?
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/1352_09_01_18_5_38_09.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/22/1352_28_06_15_1_38_51_1.JPG)
I have one speedboat that was a converted toy, but I haven't seen anything like it since, and I don't actually know what it was (below)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1352_16_08_13_6_33_20_3.jpg)
Any help from the peeps here?
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This might work for you:
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/48/products_id/346/osCsid/oaphch4t35qk86eg6v4k11a2i1
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Would something like this be too big? https://ttcombat.com/collections/city-scenics/products/msv-ironsides (https://ttcombat.com/collections/city-scenics/products/msv-ironsides)
(Nevermind, reread and that's likely way too big)
However, Akula has some jetskis in his Apocalypse Island line that might work? http://apoc3.blogspot.co.uk/ (http://apoc3.blogspot.co.uk/)
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Siku does the speed boat on a trailer in 1/55 around 15€ :
(https://www.siku.de/shop/media/productsThumb/2543_99_1000_600.jpg)
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Just a thought,
This is due out soon.
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Old Glory Miniatures Ships Vietnam?
http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/products.asp?cat=393
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The scene make these...https://thesceneuk.com/product-category/vehicles/water-craft/post-apocalyptic-boats/
I don't have any but they look good.
EDIT I just had another look and these are 15mm. Damn it!
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This might work for you:
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/48/products_id/346/osCsid/oaphch4t35qk86eg6v4k11a2i1
Does Ainsty have an US distributor? The hit from shipping is a killer. It's like they are on a damned island or something.
Just a thought,
This is due out soon.
Ooooooooo... :o When? And from who?
Old Glory Miniatures Ships Vietnam?
http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/products.asp?cat=393
This has potential.
The scene make these...https://thesceneuk.com/product-category/vehicles/water-craft/post-apocalyptic-boats/
I don't have any but they look good.
EDIT I just had another look and these are 15mm. Damn it!
That sucks - I would be all over these if they were God's own scale.
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Does Ainsty have an US distributor?
http://www.recreationalconflict.com
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Are these of any use?
https://www.sarissa-precision.com/Boats___Launches/cat1603369_2504956.aspx (https://www.sarissa-precision.com/Boats___Launches/cat1603369_2504956.aspx)
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Minimi have these boats...
http://www.minimi.co.uk/products.aspx?page=products&subpage=ships&product=BB01
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I found these too...
http://www.barrageminiatures.com/31-boats
http://www.hlbs.co.uk/product.php?id=758
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If I was in a post apoc world and I had a big ship I would want a shwimmwagen to get ashore and back. Stick a machine gun on it and your ggod to go. unfortunately I couldn't find a water-lined schwimmwagen.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Schwimmwagen
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Check out the toys at Dollar Tree. Also Big Lots had some Battles toys with an airboat that fits 28mm scale. And Matchbox & Hot Wheels each do at least one jet ski, These are about the same size as the cars which makes them closer to 1/60 than HO.
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If I was in a post apoc world and I had a big ship I would want a shwimmwagen to get ashore and back. Stick a machine gun on it and your ggod to go. unfortunately I couldn't find a water-lined schwimmwagen.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Schwimmwagen
Oh god - this. THIS! And Tamiya has a 1/48...
Go to thingiverse and find a boat you like and I will give you a price to print it.
The shipping from the outback would likely be murder, but I'll look into it.
Check out the toys at Dollar Tree. Also Big Lots had some Battles toys with an airboat that fits 28mm scale. And Matchbox & Hot Wheels each do at least one jet ski, These are about the same size as the cars which makes them closer to 1/60 than HO.
I have been looking, but haven't been able to find anything lately.
Thank you everyone - you guys are awesome.
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Well, I bookmarked a bunch of them, and ordered a pair of schwimmwagens (so I can waterline one).
Might just order the Ainsty launch from Recreational Conflict, too.
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If a Schwimmwagen is not big enough, there are always LVTs:
http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=617.msg8427#msg8427 (http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=617.msg8427#msg8427)
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Amphicar rather than Schwimmwagen!
(http://www.amphicars.com/start/Amphicar%20Eagle%20High%20Res%20Image.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b7/b7/09/b7b7091469efb8a87af5dc749ade88b2--futuristic-cars-vintage-cars.jpg)
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This lot might be worth a look, although some of them are not cheap
http://www.model-dockyard.com/acatalog/1_48_Scale.html (http://www.model-dockyard.com/acatalog/1_48_Scale.html)
Matchbox speed boats are also cool - and quite cheap.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Matchbox-King-Size-Seaburst-Super-70-Speedboat-Trailer-Fair-Good-Condition/391957222897?hash=item5b427895f1:g:JVwAAOSw9V1aUffE (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Matchbox-King-Size-Seaburst-Super-70-Speedboat-Trailer-Fair-Good-Condition/391957222897?hash=item5b427895f1:g:JVwAAOSw9V1aUffE)
And finally Barrage Miniatures also do a few waterline models too.
http://www.barrageminiatures.com/31-boats (http://www.barrageminiatures.com/31-boats)
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Sorry should have mentioned it'll be at 1st corps miniatures.
If your up for a giggle I'll do a 'tales from the tin shed' thread.
As I'm confident you could make a waterline amphibious car,and or speed boat from a cereal packet.
Mark.
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Sorry should have mentioned it'll be at 1st corps miniatures.
If your up for a giggle I'll do a 'tales from the tin shed' thread.
As I'm confident you could make a waterline amphibious car,and or speed boat from a cereal packet.
Mark.
You're likely not incorrect, I always try to balance cost of buying one and converting versus scratchbuilding in both money AND time. I could, but do I want to?
That airboat is awesome, but I wouldn't be able to play on it without screaming "Whoo!" like Archer.
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If you are still looking for swimwagons checkout diecastdirect.com under military at least in 1/43.
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So, I ordered a few things that were mentioned here.
Schwimmwaggen - gorgeous kit, completely unsuitable for the purpose I had in mind. I always forget that Tamiya kits are for modelers, not wargamers. Too many tiny bits thta will snap as soon as we touch it, and it was small, too small, even at 1/48 scale. I built one of the two I bought, and I am still considering what I am going to do to the other kit to make it more robust for my purposes.
Ainsty river launch - this thing is gorgeous. Recommend highly.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/31/1352-240218173154.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/31/1352-240218173355-31476980.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/31/1352-240218173356-314821835.jpeg)
This baby got a camo paint scheme - I felt if you were using a boat this size in the post-apoc, you would want to be able to hide against the shore. I also added a few bits and bobs, like the searchlights and the toolchest.
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Nice boat.
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That does look might fine. Shame about the Schwimmwagen being to small.
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Ainsty river launch - this thing is gorgeous. Recommend highly.
Yeah, me too. It's one of those models that seems to paint itself.
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Ooooooooo... :o When? And from who?
Tin Shed's stuff USUALLY comes out with 1st Corps. I guess he can let us know for sure.
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He's not wrong you know :D
If its WW1,Follies,or a cunning plan, Simon at 1st corps is happy to cast them .other stuff ,tends to be with other companies.
They're cast ,I've not Spoken to Simon too see if he had any cast up for the cancelled Hammerhead show.
But an email might be worth a try.
I've only the first two castings undercoated(way behind with painting.) but here's pic (more on the Pulp board)
Mark.