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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: mweaver on June 14, 2021, 04:45:06 AM
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Hi everyone. I am looking around for SciFi "jeeps", scout cars, and other light vehicles. Primarily with a military feel, but civvie vehicles for adventurers could be interesting too.
There are several I quite like at Antenocitis Workshop in the "Governance of Technology (GoT) range: the Viper, the Warthog, the Meercat, and the warthog. (I keep wanting to put an apostrophe in "Antenocitis Workshop", I can hardly stand it).
https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/product-category/got/
But they are always out of stock when I check on them.
I am familiar with the Ramshackle Games line. Some nice stuff there, but it tends to be too, well, ramshackle for what I am looking for at the moment, although I do like the Degu Scout car.
https://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/home/195-degu-scout-car.html
Given the size of Gamesworkshop's 40K range, you would expect them to have more, but I only know of the Imperial Guard Taurox (which I consider to be one seriously ugly model) and the Gene-Stealer Cult's Achilles Ridgerunner, which is actually rather nice.
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Taurox-Prime
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Genestealer-Cults-Achilles-Ridgerunner-2019
What other options are out there? I have primarily been a collector of Fantasy miniatures, so I am not that familiar with the SciFi ranges.
Thanks,
-Michael
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I really like the Nemesis from Clear Horizon
https://clearhorizonminiatures.com/shop/shop/28mm/vehicles/pre-order-28mm-nemesis-light-strike-vehicle/
Not really a gaming miniature ... and not sci-fi, exactly, but I think it looks sci-fi enough for me. The JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle from Tamiya
https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/148-military-miniature/jgsdf-light-armored-vehicle-3/none/
khurasan has a pretty big selection of 15mm vehicle option but their Polecat is available in 28mm and all of their models are beautiful.
https://khurasanminiatures.tripod.com/28mm-fed-polecat.jpg
Titan Forge has a few light vehicles that might suit your needs:
https://titan-forge.com/128-machines
Puppetswar has the brick APC
https://puppetswar.eu/models-and-bits-93/all-models/machines/taurus-apc-a-k-a-brick.html
Mantic's Mule is solid
https://www.manticgames.com/games/warpath/gcps-warpath/gcps-mule-transport/
Demonscape have a wide selection... they aren't my cup of tea... except for the Paladin but you might like them
http://www.daemonscape.com/contents/en-uk/d5_01.html
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There are some on etsy as well, although a lot are military: link (https://www.etsy.com/ca/market/sci_fi_vehicle?ref=pagination&page=2).
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Victoria Miniatures does a wheel conversion kit for the Taurox that turns it into a much better vehicle. There is a decent kit in there, just hidden by the triangular tracks.
Warlord Games has a couple of vehicles in the Jedge Dredd range, although not military.
Kore industries has quite a few - https://kore.ecwid.com/28mm-Heroic-Scale-Vehicles-c33153393. They're 3d printed, so you may want to check for print quality first.
Teamsterz toys are worth checking. I've had some success with them, but the scales are all over the place.
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Mortian do some nice resin scout vehicles
https://mortian.shop/produkt-kategorie/vehicles/vehicles-with-wheels/
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Not mentioned yet, so I'll suggest a look at Daemonscape's 25-28mm range, which were formerly mostly Ground Zero Games figs before he sold them the line. They'd be small next to 30mm+ scale stuff like GW sells, but maybe something will appeal. The Stargrave figs (for ex) are quite a bit less bloated and would work better with them, and of course Jon still sells the 25mm Stargrunt infantry at GZG.
http://www.daemonscape.com/contents/en-uk/d5.html
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Forgot Bob Naismith's Overrunners.
The Grunter
https://www.bobnaismith.com/product/overrunner-grunter/
Assault Jeip
https://www.bobnaismith.com/product/overrunner-assault-jeip/
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Warlord Games has a couple of vehicles in the Jedge Dredd range, although not military.
Come to think of it, some of their Gates of Antares figs might suit as well, assuming grav or walker vehicles are okay. They've got a pretty varied range of grav-bikes and small two-man skimmers, and the Ghar range has a load of small one-to-three man walkers.
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Scotia Grendel have a couple of buggies in their 28mm range - https://shop.scotiagrendel.com
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There is a Newish range by Bob Naismith - overrunners. www.bobnaismith.com
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People have converted the 40k land speeder into buggies adding wheels .
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If you are willing to print then on cardstock and assemble them this website has free vehicles including scout and other light vehicles http://www.genetmodels.com/free-stuff/ (http://www.genetmodels.com/free-stuff/)
Wargamevault also has various sci-fi vehicles
These are tanks and IFV's from the free web site
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TtBFZH1G4y4/XvIu7DCMJuI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/xwqrXaXSBnQ0RyI_JYRFxdfUUu36wx7VACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200623_080233.jpg)
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This model from the same site (the Hummingbird) is a nice little flying scout.
(https://phaven-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/files/image_part/asset/2583250/xyHWYfX7EgGXzUPNKBUg5C6Ceig/medium_hummingbird_20002.jpg)
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Thanks, everyone - lots of nice options to consider! I appreciate everyone’s contributions.
Plisken, I agree with you on the Nemesis – a very sharp vehicle. I don’t think I have ever heard of Clearhorizen before; I will have to go through their website more fully at some point. The Tamiya JGSDF also looks nice. I have some French VABs I tricked out to make look more Imperial Guardy, and the JGSDF has that same look. How do 1/48 scale models work with 28 to 30mm figures? I am not a hardcore scale person – my GW Imperial Guard troopers will be cheerfully shooting at their smaller Stargrave neighbors, and vice versa. I also like the look of the Khurasan Polecat. I have a few Titan-Forge Fantasy models, but I don’t think I had ever noticed they also had a Sci-Fi range. Some interesting models there; my favorite may be the “Rapid Rescue Ambulance”.
https://titan-forge.com/3d-prints/382-test-3d-titan-forge.html
For the campaign I am sneaking up on, some civvie vehicles like an ambulance may be useful. Puppetswar is another company where I picked up the odd fantasy figure through the years, but never looked at their Sci-Fi range. That Taurus APC is distinct looking, and I like it. I had forgotten Mantic’s mule – it is a good-looing model and quite affordable as well. I think we have similar tastes, Plisken, since the Demonscape vehicles don’t fit the style I am looking for, but the Paladin is the closest. If I do start working on collecting some civilian transports, the flatbed truck might be a good choice, as well.
http://www.daemonscape.com/contents/en-uk/p110.html
I had not seen the Bob Naismith line before – I really like both the “Assault jeip” and the “Overrunner Grunter” (“Grunter” is a great name of a light assault vehicle). 43 pieces! I will have to screw my courage to the sticking place before tackling one (as I do primarily fantasy, I don’t have a lot of experience with vehicle models). But I really like it, so may try it after gaining a little more experience.
Codsticker, thanks for the etsy link. Some interesting vehicles there – and some nice terrain bits as well. Going to have to be careful about scale, though – the model I picked out as my immediate favorite is apparently a much smaller scale than I am looking for (the price was the first clue...). Going to have to peruse that site in a leisurely fashion.
zemjw, I completely agree that the Victoria Miniatures conversion kit for the Taurox is a significant improvement over the original. I am a fan of VM and have a fair number of the company’s infantry who will be appreciating the new vehicles so they don’t have to hump everywhere. I quite like the Kore HAWG support vehicle – thanks for bringing the company to my attention.
https://kore.ecwid.com/28mm-Heroic-Scale-HAWG-6x6-Support-Vehicle-p145692764
I will check out Warlord Games and see what they have.
The Teamsterz Toys website looks like it is going to be a pill to search, but I will keep them in mind since you say they have some potential models. Scotia Grendel! We have some of their fantasy terrain pieces, bought on a grand trip to the U.K. many years back. I had no interest in their Sci-Fi models at the time and had quite forgotten about them. Thanks.
AxolotlQuestions, thanks for the Mortian link. I like all four of the wheeled vehicles you linked to, especially the Arkos small buggy. It should go nicely with my GW Tallarn and Victoria Miniatures Desert Scorpions troops (if I can ever decide on a color scheme I like for their uniforms, that is!).
Chief Lackey Rich, thanks for the link. I think I had seen those models before, back in Ground Zero days, but lost track of them. Some good civilian models there. I have never paid much attention to the Gates of Antares line, but I will have a mooch. Good suggestion.
Von Trinkenessen, that Bob Naismith line looks very strong. Glad to hear it is new and hope it keeps expanding. I like those vehicles, but I have to say some of the infantry figures are also tempting.
3Fingers2, good suggestion. I have seen pictures of such conversions in days of yore, and they looked good. I may have a land speeder or two unbuilt around here. I am not sure if my modeling skills are up to it, though. The one land speeder I did assemble I remember having trouble with – did I mention I’m not very experienced with this sort of model?! Although I have done several of the basic GW Imperial Guard tanks that went together with a minimum of cursing.
Again, thanks everyone for the suggestions. I knew there were ranges and models I didn’t know about or had forgotten. It has been a pleasant surprise to see how many of them there are.
-Michael
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Interesting, williamb. I don't know how paper models would mix with plastic and resin kits, but it would be interesting as an experiment. Might be useful for some wrecks as terrain features, if nothing else. And I do like the little tent thingie!
-Michael
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That hummingbird does look good.
-Michael
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Interesting, williamb. I don't know how paper models would mix with plastic and resin kits, but it would be interesting as an experiment. Might be useful for some wrecks as terrain features, if nothing else. And I do like the little tent thingie!
-Michael
They work together quite well. I have a mix of cardstock, metal, and scratch built terrain.
(https://phaven-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/files/image_part/asset/2583709/TIT11lgJwXSzTRS-83A-EUh9yaI/medium_CDB051DE-6AE0-4C83-9CC7-383544C54E52-scaled.jpeg)
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That table looks pretty good!
-Michael
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Miniature scenery:
https://miniaturescenery.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2
BPLaser: https://www.bplaser.com/TRAINS_PLANES_AND_AUTOMOBILES/cat1860721_4776794.aspx
And, if you have access to economical 3d printing:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/13766/Tabletop-Terrain
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Miniature Scenery has a wide range of vehicles - civilian, military and wastelands. I especially like the tactical response vehicles. But the school bus calls out for its own scenario, doesn't it? Thanks, shadowbeast, for that link. It is another company I had not heard of.
We do not have a 3D printer, but it is growing increasingly tempting. Perhaps when we have caught up a bit on our backlog of unpainted fantasy terrain. We are hoping to return to our weekly Friday night RPG session with friends in August, which may spur us back to the terrain painting table.
-Michael
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Interesting, williamb. I don't know how paper models would mix with plastic and resin kits, but it would be interesting as an experiment. Might be useful for some wrecks as terrain features, if nothing else. And I do like the little tent thingie!
-Michael
I have some plaster buildings and a plaster 12 inch diameter drop ship that bought at a local convention many years ago that I use with the paper buildings, I don't have any resin buildings. Way too expensive and too much weight to transport to conventions. The paper buildings I have a re a mix of the free ones, Worldworks games Mars station, PaperTerrain, and others from Wargames Vault. The parts from the Wargame Vault, Worldworks and PaperTerrain sets can be combined with other parts from the same company's sets to create different sized buildings. Except for the two styrofoam cones, all the buildings and vehicles in this picture are paper.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rVaJMUxScgc/XWvZnx7PiuI/AAAAAAAADwI/APFMJZF50oYYotJ61jM9eMVjBZyGRC4AgCLcBGAs/s1600/20190831_082858_HDR.jpg)
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The Dougram Native Dancer is my favourite. This kit is currently OOP, but could probably be tracked down: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10360663
Nice 1/285 model at Shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com/product/YQPJNMM6X/6mm-bromely-recce-vehicle-12pcs
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Nice looking table, William!
I like that Native Dancer, Cat. Might be a bit too small to fit in... although as I said, I am not extremely fussed with small scale differences.
I just realized in the original post I never specified the scale! I am looking for vehicles to go with 28 to 33 mm figures.
-Michael
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This is a bit mean, as it's no longer available, but the Cobra APC from Anvil Industry is worth a look if you can track one down - https://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/Cobra-APC
My one comment on it is that they'd 3d-printed the master, made a mould, then cast in resin. The issue is that the print lines from the 3d print were still visible on the resin cast. Still, they largely disappear once they're painted.
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Thanks, zemjw. As it turns out, there are none on eBay at the moment, either. I do like it.
I have just discovered Crooked Dice makes some vehicles in their Post-Apoc range. I like them, although like the Ramshackle games models they seem better suited for civilians than military units. Hopefully I will get to the civvies eventually.
(https://crooked-dice.co.uk/product/mule-truck/#)
-Michael
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Oh, also have a look at Crooked Dice's Fruit Loops, and the ARC Buggy:
https://crooked-dice.co.uk/product/fruit-loops/
https://crooked-dice.co.uk/product/arc-buggy/
The actual Banana Buggies were modified Amphicat six-wheel drive all-terrain buggies. The Amphicat was also used as the moon buggy in Space 1999, and in an episode of Blake's 7.
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Interesting, Cat. Not sure what I would do with the fuzzy drivers, but something could probably be worked out...
-Michael
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Watcorp Designs are currently a KS for files/physical prints of a whole series of space land rovers: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/watcorpdesigns/terra-ranger?ref=profile_created (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/watcorpdesigns/terra-ranger?ref=profile_created)
Also, Empress Miniatures do a range of modern vehicles that could be plausibly sci-fi (I've got a Gaz Tiger I'll use for my space cops when I finally get around to building/painting them): https://www.empressminiatures.com/vehicles-41-c.asp (https://www.empressminiatures.com/vehicles-41-c.asp)
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Thanks, Genghis. I had no idea Empress had so many modern vehicles. As you say, some would certainly lend themselves to being futurized.
I was forced to back that Kickstarter (for physical copies), so thanks for that link.
-Michael
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3Fingers2, good suggestion. I have seen pictures of such conversions in days of yore, and they looked good. I may have a land speeder or two unbuilt around here. I am not sure if my modeling skills are up to it, though. The one land speeder I did assemble I remember having trouble with – did I mention I’m not very experienced with this sort of model?! Although I have done several of the basic GW Imperial Guard tanks that went together with a minimum of cursing.
Not my work but I thought you might find it handy.
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I’m surprised no ones said the Grey Matter Resin Fire Wasp as sold by Hasslefree. https://hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=fire-wasp-vehicle-%28resin%29~gmf20&category=sci%252dfi-%26%0D%0Aweird-war~grey-matter-resin
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Thanks, sykoholic - if it turns out I do have a LS around, I may give that conversion a try. The results to indeed make a good "jeep".
Love_the_Lash, I have picked up a lot of Hasslefree figures through the years, but had never spotted that Fire Wasp. Nice model!
Again, thanks all!
-Michael
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Forge World used to have a line of Elysian Drop Troops that had a nice light vehicle, the Elysian Tauros Assault Vehicle. But it looks like the whole Elysian line has been dropped. Pity - it had some nice figures.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W25Yn-mR9TA/VLle3JRwcLI/AAAAAAAAEi4/IGcoFVrEDnQ/s1600/Elysian%2BTauros%2BAssault%2Bvehicle%2Bby%2Bforge%2Bworld%2B.jpg
Not mine!
-Michael
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Anvil miniatures used to do a nice light vehicle the cobra I think
I bought one but sadly now wish I had bought at least two or three more (lesson, buy when there!).
Very nice vehicle.
Anvil bring it back, please :-*
Glen
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Hi Stormwolf. Yes, the Cobra is a nice one. I have just sent Anvil Industries a query about it.
-Michael
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Hi Stormwolf. Yes, the Cobra is a nice one. I have just sent Anvil Industries a query about it.
-Michael
Nice one Michael, maybe they might make some for us???
Maybe
Glen
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Anvil miniatures used to do a nice light vehicle the cobra I think
I bought one but sadly now wish I had bought at least two or three more (lesson, buy when there!).
Very nice vehicle.
Anvil bring it back, please :-*
Glen
This one?
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TYBYCOJj3lg/WVGEMqxPHHI/AAAAAAAACbo/JZvqaFIoUyArE9R3CRHkDd0EEzIZxgiuACLcBGAs/s1600/cobra1.png)
Anvil Industries Cobra APC.
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I can recommend the Empress vehicles.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UuT-uzZMGns/Xixk5IQS5kI/AAAAAAAAGJo/goEVsiEXNIUxHAYvflHJ9z3ADcXl26pvACEwYBhgL/s1600/hmmwv-1-4.png)
TW2K themed HMMWV.
Not a jeep, but useful for exploring.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEfrnUHjZQ0/Xu8_5wkL_YI/AAAAAAAAGpM/lItBDfJBxS4od2Z-VyBgYfApCxXEuh8vgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/m76-1-3.png)
M76 Otter.
For that Morrow Project retrospective.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-by4I9yYCHrE/XkxqBUpPB5I/AAAAAAAAGSw/uxcGGAJwC1UZXu5F1v7PcoeA4Psr84XXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/V100-2-9.png)
V100 Cadillac Gage Commando.
Number Five Is Alive...
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FviamAB6rfM/Wy1w-ZihVGI/AAAAAAAAD5c/DiySkVTY47I18jj-Y8VoSOoi3vC0YY-DgCLcBGAs/s1600/ferret-3.png)
Ferret armoured car.
Retro-Jeep
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--4cc5RdGGx4/Wb69ZPVYBEI/AAAAAAAACng/EA20UBJ6XpUETi7Yze_NpIDcP1k43n8BQCLcBGAs/s1600/empjeep1-2.png)
WW2 Jeep, plus the Mighty Mite and the Forf Mutt.
Crooked Dice have an alternative HMMWV (doubling as a Chinese PLA Mengshi 4x4).
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9_pDOxPjOk/Wv9KZQ8zsnI/AAAAAAAAD04/Mprn2BBux98ELLUoZwyvRzkaOEuMQqrwgCLcBGAs/s1600/cdhmmwv-1.png)
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Evil Bear had a Foxhound PMV - I hope it becomes available again.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TjgmYMPtv2M/WrA95C50-0I/AAAAAAAADZE/LZByJhzYlPMPv1QB5pgBDfhG9yA4O6MCgCLcBGAs/s1600/foxhound1-12.png)
And a Panther (also usable by the Russians).
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bgmTYEcCVs8/Vz6_b9PI-LI/AAAAAAAABc4/t3eVJ1Xg9aI22diqg2NkuJcHpsOUJpe9ACLcB/s1600/EB-Panther1.png)
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UVS,
Yeah thats it, the others are nice too ;)
Thanks
Glen
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There is a halo warthog suitable for 28mm, but probably only ebay now. There are a couple of pictures in this old laf thread - https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=101533.0
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I notice a theme here that many of these nifty vehicles are OOP now. Love the Foxhound, Ultravanillasmurf!
Speaking of OOP models, I have already heard back from Anvil:
"Hi Michael, I certainly hope it will be back at some point! I have no idea when though. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Kind regards, Joel"
That was a quick response! Sadly, doesn't sound like they are going to be available any time soon.
-Michael
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I notice a theme here that many of these nifty vehicles are OOP now. Love the Foxhound, Ultravanillasmurf!
Speaking of OOP models, I have already heard back from Anvil:
"Hi Michael, I certainly hope it will be back at some point! I have no idea when though. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Kind regards, Joel"
That was a quick response! Sadly, doesn't sound like they are going to be available any time soon.
-Michael
Nope it doesn`t does it! :(
Nice try though, thanks
Glen
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I just checked my notes and I bought my Warthogs back in September 2011. They were Warthog - Halo 3 Vehicles - Series 1 - from McFarlane, which may help track them down.
If anyone had asked, I would have said I bought them maybe two or three years ago. A decade, however... Time to go and yell at some kids for being on my lawn ;D
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If anyone had asked, I would have said I bought them maybe two or three years ago. A decade, however... Time to go and yell at some kids for being on my lawn ;D
lol
I'm exactly like this, I completely lack any kind of temporal perspective.
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Just ordered one of the Warhogs on eBay. Looks promising.
-Michael
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lol
I'm exactly like this, I completely lack any kind of temporal perspective.
That makes three of us.
Time to go and yell at some kids for being on my lawn ;D
Now that sounds like a good time!!
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Seb Games has the old void 1.1 Junker buggies and quads.
They were transferred to Seb from Scotia Grendel.
[url]https://www.seb-games.com/store/product-category/void/junkers/page/4//url]
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Fixing that link:
https://www.seb-games.com/store/product-category/void/junkers/page/4/
I was wondering where those had wound up.
They aren't jeeps, but there are also some nice armored cars and bikes (including one with a sidecar) in the VASA range here:
https://www.seb-games.com/store/product-category/void/vasa/page/2/
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Old Crow Models have a nice range of 28 and 15mm vehicles if you are still pondering options - you need to email the owner but I hear they are responsive and helpful with their goodies.
Site: http://www.oldcrowmodels.co.uk/index.htm
Might need to ask them what is current but here’s an old link to the catalog:
https://web.archive.org/web/20100205050315/http://www.oldcrowmodels.co.uk/
I bought two random 28mm tanks from them years ago and the quality is lovely.