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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Smokeyrone on June 26, 2021, 01:52:17 AM
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Always on my list, and I just acquired three Dinky Interceptors,
So its gonna be 28mm
Just messed around with some figures, mostly Heroclix, and I ordered the Crooked Dice relevant figs.
Not finished, some of the moon base girls need shirts and stuff
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that Mobile and Skydiver, and moon base, and the UFO's are gonna be a problem in 28mm.....
Other than THAT, I'm rollin'
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As a massive UFO fan, and having started my own 28mm UFO project many years ago, I can tell you that Imaii (I think?) made Mobile model kits that are spot on for 28mm, just like a nearly perfectly scaled Skydiver (alas; just the Sky portion; the Diver part you'll need to scratchbuild). The Mobiles can still be found on Ebay for not too ridiculous prices, especially if you're content with already built models you can salvage.
Dinky Toys has a really nice Straker's car as well, although be prepared to leave one of your kidneys at the door, because they're dear! Your best bet would be a beat-up one that's beneath the collectors; with a bit of elbow grease, they can be made to shine again. It's how I got mine.
I've used Crooked Dice offerings for most of my minis btw. The not-Fembots, when relieved of their boob-guns are perfect as Moonbase girls. They have a not-Straker as well, and some astronaut types that are perfect renditions of the space suited aliens (one is even carrying an abductee over his shoulder).
For SHADO soldiers, I used their rifle armed henchmen, with headswaps, to add some more sideburns to the heads here and there, and some small modifications to the rifles to turn them into Sonic Weapons.
Other miniatures, such as Alec Freeman or the lady in red, I substituted with some miniatures from the Copplestone Kiss Kiss Bang Bang range and others, but I'm not nearly done recreating most of the important characters.
I really like your use of clicky miniatures; relatively inexpensive, and easily convertible and paintable; great choice :) The SHIELD agents in particular are a really good match as SHADO personnel, and I also really like the lady in the back row; she'd be perfect as Ed Straker's 'above ground' secretary. Care to divulge its Heroclix number or name?
As for the actual UFO's; Svennn here on the LAF once provided me with some blueprints for the typical UFO, but even though most of the model could easily be made with any sheet material, the transparent dome, which is such a prominent feature of the model, is the real problem here. I've yet to find the right size and curvature for one in 28mm. In case you don't have it yet, here's a link to the UFO blueprints (http://ufoseries.com/blueprints/).
Actually, it'll be planning mine to be on the smaller end of the scale, because when it's built to 'scale', it would probably measure about 50cm in diameter. Although in universe, it could have measured anywhere between 5 and 20 meters across; we never got to see any concrete references next to one.
I'll eventually be settling for a size of approximately 20cm or so. It'll be big, but not unwieldly so, and still be small enough to comfortably place on a gaming table and store.
But that dome... ::)
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But that dome... ::)
I presume that push mould (heated clear plastic & a dome former)
is a non starter. In which case I think the two best options are:-
a) Look out for something that is the right size & shape. Plastic
packaging, bathroom fittings, kitchen ware etc.
b) Contact a company that does Vacuum mouldings & get a price quote.
Those kind of things get cheaper the more you order, so sell off the
'surplus' to other UFO enthusiasts & recoup some/all of your outlay.
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That would be a way to go about it, yes.
But I've watched a lot of DIY vac-form videos on Youtube ever since I ran into that particular challenge...
So I think that's probably the route I'll eventually take (unless I run into the perfect clear plastic dome in the meantime of course).
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As a massive UFO fan, and having started my own 28mm UFO project many years ago, I can tell you that Imaii (I think?) made Mobile model kits that are spot on for 28mm, just like a nearly perfectly scaled Skydiver (alas; just the Sky portion; the Diver part you'll need to scratchbuild). The Mobiles can still be found on Ebay for not too ridiculous prices, especially if you're content with already built models you can salvage.
Dinky Toys has a really nice Straker's car as well, although be prepared to leave one of your kidneys at the door, because they're dear! Your best bet would be a beat-up one that's beneath the collectors; with a bit of elbow grease, they can be made to shine again. It's how I got mine.
I've used Crooked Dice offerings for most of my minis btw. The not-Fembots, when relieved of their boob-guns are perfect as Moonbase girls. They have a not-Straker as well, and some astronaut types that are perfect renditions of the space suited aliens (one is even carrying an abductee over his shoulder).
For SHADO soldiers, I used their rifle armed henchmen, with headswaps, to add some more sideburns to the heads here and there, and some small modifications to the rifles to turn them into Sonic Weapons.
Other miniatures, such as Alec Freeman or the lady in red, I substituted with some miniatures from the Copplestone Kiss Kiss Bang Bang range and others, but I'm not nearly done recreating most of the important characters.
I really like your use of clicky miniatures; relatively inexpensive, and easily convertible and paintable; great choice :) The SHIELD agents in particular are a really good match as SHADO personnel, and I also really like the lady in the back row; she'd be perfect as Ed Straker's 'above ground' secretary. Care to divulge its Heroclix number or name?
As for the actual UFO's; Svennn here on the LAF once provided me with some blueprints for the typical UFO, but even though most of the model could easily be made with any sheet material, the transparent dome, which is such a prominent feature of the model, is the real problem here. I've yet to find the right size and curvature for one in 28mm. In case you don't have it yet, here's a link to the UFO blueprints (http://ufoseries.com/blueprints/).
Actually, it'll be planning mine to be on the smaller end of the scale, because when it's built to 'scale', it would probably measure about 50cm in diameter. Although in universe, it could have measured anywhere between 5 and 20 meters across; we never got to see any concrete references next to one.
I'll eventually be settling for a size of approximately 20cm or so. It'll be big, but not unwieldly so, and still be small enough to comfortably place on a gaming table and store.
But that dome... ::)
Great stuff! Thank you! Yeah, the Imai is the way to go!
I'll list the Heroclix figs in a bit
The gal in the back is a Original Star Trek Nurse Chapel
The moon base. Now that will be a big build, but since I have the interceptors, gotta do it
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My thoughts: get the feel of the tv show, BUT make it 2020.
- there are more alien types menacing Earth
-the moonbase, and whatever vehicles I don't buy because they are gonna rape me on price, are improved. A exact moonbase is big, but has limited interior play area. Better build a big, space hulk type base, for well..space hulk and other sci fi gaming.
- seems any apc, if or tank would be better than the mobiles. And cheaper?
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Played a two hour tennis match in severe heat (I pulled it out, 6-1, 6-4) drinking only rum with Monsters. Was out of my head and dehydrated. Then decided I could make a SHADO Sky 1 better than that 80 buck IMAI kit, I just needed more rum.
Went to sleep happy that I succeeded.
Woke up to this horror show...
Looks nothing like the Sky 1.
Beware of the demon rum! (Pilar in this case)
:(
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A Sky-1 it is not, rum or no rum, but it would be perfect as a 40K Ork Fightabomba! :D
(btw: is that a chibby F5-E you used as a base?)
Trust me, when you scour Ebay, you can still pick up Imai kits on the cheap, you just have to be patient. I saw an unbuilt Mobile just yesterday going for just GBP14,-, so it's still possible to get the kits for reasonable prices.
In fact, now that I'm thinking of it, maybe I could part with my own Sky-1, since I won't be building a Skydiver anyway. I'll be focusing on three areas:
- Ground engagements, with a UFO, some aliens, a Mobile or two, and some civilians, with Straker, Foster and Freeman possibly in their cars too. 28mm.
- Moon surface engagements, possibly with a (partial) Moonbase, a UFO, aliens, Interceptors (probably as terrain/objectives only), and Moonbase personnel such as the girls, pilots and other security crew (in space suits), and maybe even a Moon Mobile or AAA-tank. 28mm.
- Space dogfight engagements, with UFO's, Interceptors, transports, SID and possibly a Sky-1. X-Wing rules and scale (I've got one Comet Miniatures Interceptor in metal for this, but I'll be needing at least two more, obviously).
So if you're interested, we could talk shop about the Sky-1 I have. Check out a picture in my own UFO thread (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=60726.msg730810#msg730810). Just shoot me a PM...
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Figure progress
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Great Projekt,ich love it. :-*
I too am a big UFO fan.
At the moment I am restoring old Dinky models again.
Even in a desolate state, they are not cheap on Ebay.
I also need paint stripper, spray paint and spare parts.
Some models are redesigned into "rare" versions.
An inexpensive hobby looks different. :'(
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-040721201358.jpeg)
My old Projects:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-040721201545.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-040721201732.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-040721201824.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-040721201912.jpeg)
From my Spacelords Diorama:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-040721202306.jpeg)
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That is awesome
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@ Smokeyrone
Thank you very much. :D
At the moment I am waiting for a 2nd Ed Strakers Car and Spectrum Petrol Car from Russia.(Ebay)
I stripped the red FAB100 vehicle again. :?
It will be repainted,bicolour,if I can manage ? ???
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My mistake, sorry
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@ Smokeyrone
Thank you very much. :D
At the moment I am waiting for a 2nd Ed Strakers Car and Spectrum Petrol Car from Russia.(Ebay)
I stripped the red FAB100 vehicle again. :?
It will be repainted,bicolour,if I can manage ? ???
Saw some Straker style cars yesterday at Corvette Museum
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Thanks for showing. :D
An interesting site about Dinky Toys TV & SciFi models:
Link Dinky Toys Models (https://dinkytvspace.com)
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@ Smokeyrone
90% finished, I am still waiting for the decals. :?
For all the work and material, I could also buy the models new.
I prefer to rebuild old defective models the way I like them.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-130721080709.jpeg)
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And now my SHADO setup is near completion: my brand new UFO game master shirt! Its Lt. ELLIS! Got it in Indiana yesterday!
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lol lol You're a funny one lol
Great shirt, an original ?
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lol lol You're a funny one lol
Great shirt, an original ?
No, available at tee public online too
Viruz, great job, mayne! Those are really nice
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Hey Smokey,
Brilliant minds think alike.
I've been collecting some of the Clix figures to do just this, for a while now, and then got distracted, sadly. I have some of the appropriate metal figs also, though there are far too few of those for my liking.
The Clix figs are great, reasonably inexpensive, especially compared to other figs, and appear to be easy to convert, and/or re-paint, as needed.
Which figures, and/or range are the purple haired girls from?
I don't recall seeing those poses before.
I do have one Clix fig in a silver miniskirt, with purple hair (IIRC), that looks the part. I forget her name.
Triplicate Girl also looks the part, and is in a hand-to-hand combat pose. She'd be good with a repaint of silver as well.
Also, what's the guy in blue and white's name, and/or which range is he from?
Looks like he'd be perfect for the SHADO Security personnel, and doesn't even need a repaint.
A lot of figs from various ranges are useful, since many of the females are in tight-fitting outfits, just like in UFO, though some could use some repainting to better fit the part.
I've also found some women in berets and various uniforms (sadly too few poses - especially action, or armed ones), which may be useful for either security troops, and/or for a partial, or all-female, Skydiver crew. One is in a miniskirt and looks like she could be the captain, while another is just standing and saluting (might be good for a crew inspection at a secret base, before setting off on a cruise).
The little Konami, SHADO Mobiles can be used with 15mm GZG figs - light Vacc Suits for the Aliens, and Heavy Vacc Suits for the SHADO personnel. The new, British Moongrunt figs can also be used for Moonbase troops too, if desired. Sadly, no Moonbase, or SHADO HQ personnel for my liking.
We need some figs in track suits with plain heads for those, and no one seems to make them in this scale.
I wish someone would produce some more Alien poses for the Crooked Dice figs. I've written them to request that, and they said they'd pass that along to the sculptor, but so far, no luck. Would love to see one kneeling and aiming/firing his rifle, another one holding his rifle up to his helmet's visor to aim and fire, one running, perhaps a casualty figure or two - lying face down and face up, etc., etc..
Send a note to Crooked Dice if you'd like to see more of these too.
Anyone know how the Imai Mobiles compare in size to the diecast, Sixteen12 Mobiles?
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Lady Blackhawk for the Skydiver Captain, and Shield Recruit 007A for the crewwomen.
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Hi Mako, ill post pics of the good clip figs I used.
I'm adding a second scale, 6mm, for the actual space fighting. Picked up these beauties from Shapeways cheap. Using a 1" hex grid space mat.
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@ Smokeyrone
Cool Miniatures :-*
Too small for my thick fingers. :D
Some decals have arrived. :)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-250721202510.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-250721202617.jpeg)
Projects in progress:
Ed Strakers Car
Shado Mobile 2
Shado Mobile Tank (Dinky Leopard)
Shado Interceptor
Dinky Toys 105 Maximum Security Vehicle
2x Dinky Toys FAB 100
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So far:
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More
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@ Smokeyrone
Where are the figures (in red) in photo no. 3 from?
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@ Smokeyrone
Where are the figures (in red) in photo no. 3 from?
Front three are UFO aliens by crooked dice, then I worked up some heroclix nick Fury in spacesuit, a couple heroclix portal attacker aliens from avengers movie,
And then, the hard to find Horrorclix soviet cosmonaut
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Thanks for the new photos, Smokey.
I sent you both a PM thru LAF, and an e-mail too.
Apparently one of those bounced, multiple times, for some reason, which I don't understand, since I just replied back to you for both, so let me know which one you received, or didn't receive.
Rob
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Ok, moonbase is gonna be a bit different. No other play value if I do that very difficult, and very little floorspace be from the show...
So...mine will feature a remnant of the original, but the rest is a typical space hulk/Hadeys hope build, multi level, mostly inside a moon mountain.
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Oh a moon base ?
I look forward to seeing photos. :-*
Three more models,paint has been stripped,tomorrow will be primed. :)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-300721173821.jpeg)
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@ Smokeyrone
Finally 3 models are ready again. ;D
Shado2 Mobile is waiting for decals.
Maximum Security Vehicle is ready, decals are applied, but I still want a coat of clear varnish.
spray. :)
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Okay, we modified the Werewolf bothers rules, and got a fun 6mm interceptors v UFOs game portion.
Building the moon base in 28mm. Its a project, but I will finish it
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Building the moon base in 28mm. Its a project, but I will finish it
You got the link from me ??
The site presents the project of a Shado Moonbase.Scroll down.
I would be happy to see photos of your project progress. :D
2 vehicles are ready.
I don't like Ed Straker's car so much, I made some mistakes. :?
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-100821175217.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-100821175306.png)
I bought Corgi Green Hornet and will repaint it to match UFO,see link.
Link: HEADQUARTER CAR (https://www.ebay.de/itm/224564854868)
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great thread.
keep it up folks.
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Part of moonbase. The lego corrider is working, doesn't look like lego.
BTW, I am in love with Lt. Ellis.
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:o Lego ??
I am confused ??
Do you paint the Lego in white? ???
If you are interested in decals ?? :)
They are really good from this supplier.
LINK Decals (https://www.ebay.de/str/screenprintdigital?_bkw=Dinky)
Important,they do not stain the fingers.
Just sprayed 2x with clear lacquer glossy. ;)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-140821104738.jpeg)
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:o Lego ??
I am confused ??
Do you paint the Lego in white? ???
If you are interested in decals ?? :)
They are really good from this supplier.
LINK Decals (https://www.ebay.de/str/screenprintdigital?_bkw=Dinky)
Important,they do not stain the fingers.
Just sprayed 2x with clear lacquer glossy. ;)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-140821104738.jpeg)
Cool, thanks! Yes, I spray painted 'em.
We have a lego store, you can pick your own bits, 8 bucks for a half gallon container
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Shado Defender:
Formerly a Dinky Leopard.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-160821104637.png)
With 2 drivers & cannon.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-160821104726.png)
With pilot.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-160821104809.png)
I'm still waiting for a model, then I'm almost finished.
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Hello,my last project on the subject of UFOs for the time being. :'(
Harlington - Straker Film Studio Company Car,with Chauffeur.
Formerly a Corgi Green Hornet Car.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/555-011021091231.png)