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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Commander Vyper on May 30, 2010, 08:23:34 PM
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Well having a look around a really cheesy pound store in town, (called worth it!) and found this:
(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Cheap%20Tanker/Cheaptanker3.jpg)
Look very closer as the sticker price....
Yes 39p!!!!! :o
Looked really rough and thought it would only be worth wrecking but with potential so bought one and spent only 45mins cleaning, filing and sanding the chassis, body and all the removable bits. Added some bullet holes, removed the centre windscreen pillar and then undercoated and dry fitted as is:
(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Cheap%20Tanker/Cheaptanker.jpg)
(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Cheap%20Tanker/Cheaptanker1.jpg)
(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Cheap%20Tanker/Cheaptanker2.jpg)
Very servicable indeed for lots of genre's I think this one is going post apoc, about to break out the checkerplate as we speak! Will get a few more at least. The tanker on the back's worth the 39p and I've an idea for a dirty sc-fi and even a fallout version (grav).
The Commander
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Any chance of a comparison pic next to a figure?
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Any chance of a comparison pic next to a figure?
It's perfect for 28mm believe me. I might take another pic later.
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Loves rather tasty
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Loves rather tasty
Loves you too ducky!
;)
It's cheap far eastern tat but with a bit of effort it can become very usable. At 39p each and so far about 45mins of work I ain't complaining. :D
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Must have been a freudian slip ::) ;D weird
Yes it looks good you could make a nice lorry park with tem
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Good stuff you got there. You could do a spilt toxic tanker for your zombie table?
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Good stuff you got there. You could do a spilt toxic tanker for your zombie table?
Nice idea but not into the whole toxic goo = zombies backstory (al a retrn of the living dead )
(http://www.necromaticmedia.com/images/zr_rotld2_1988_01.jpg)
Although a few barrels never hurt anyone! ;)
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It's perfect for 28mm believe me.
don't listen to him, last time I did I was £20 down ;)
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Looks great - nice find, and an even nicer job on it!
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don't listen to him, last time I did I was £20 down ;)
If you want one it'll be £20... erm seriously if anyone in the uk wants one PM me, it'll be 39p plus postage and packing.
I'm gonna get a few more just for the tanks, be great for static gas or other liquid containers in an industrial setting. Plus you can get containers separate from a number of people, I expect one will fit straight on.
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picture with a figure? :D
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Some of these cheap store toy trucks are great, one of my Gorkamorka opponents has made his entire mob from them and I use a couple of "wrecked" ones for Necromunda terrain.
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if the scale is right, then it looks perfect for ork trukks :)
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Those are great!
I might PM you about a couple. :)
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Looks excellent, for 39p you cant complain :)
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Right then,
I've bought a load of them today, (took a trip into town especially). So I'll knock em out for 50p each (11p mark up to cover my fuel, parking etc which is fair. I've got tankers and trucks with containers.
P&P to add so let me know who wants some, (those who have already expressed an interest:
Darkoath (x2 tankers) + p&p to the US
Anpu (x1 tanker) + p&P to sweden
Anyone else?
Once their gone I'm not getting any more so if you want then PM me.
Cheers
The Commander
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Great find! I'll have to check the pound stores more often.
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Great find.
Rob
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That is very cool. 39 pence!!
If you could give me a ballpark figure of the p & p, I may be interested...
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That is very cool. 39 pence!!
If you could give me a ballpark figure of the p & p, I may be interested...
Wouldn't have thought too much, I'll try and check it out for either way they weigh no more than a dvd/xbox games (in box) so what's that to post internationally?
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Darkoath (x2 tankers x1 container) + p&p to the US
Anpu (x1 tanker) + p&P to sweden PAID
Silversixx (x2 tankers) +p&P to Sweden PAID
Whiskeyrat (x2 tankers + x1 container) + p&p UK
Consectari (x1 tanker x1 container truck) + p&P to the US
Ok so that's 6 tankers and 1 container reserved.
There's another 2 tankers and 2 container 1 container truck up for grabs.
;)
Update: Skip from Frother's x2 tankers + p&p UK. PAID
Two One container truck left??? :D
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I'll take a container truck too Vyper if they are not spoken for?
Darkoath
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I'll take a container truck too Vyper if they are not spoken for?
Darkoath
Done!
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Shame to see a lonely Container truck.
If it still needs a home - I'll take the last one.
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Shame to see a lonely Container truck.
If it still needs a home - I'll take the last one.
Done
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Payment received from the swedish contingent thanks guys.
Will be packing those paid tonight for shipping tomorrow.
The Commander
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I'm still waiting on an amount and where to send paypal payment Sir! :D
Darkoath
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I'm still waiting on an amount and where to send paypal payment Sir! :D
Darkoath
As are both US chapies, I want to avoid two trips to the post office but need to probably arrive at a sensible ballpark figure for UK to US postage and packing.
Leave it with you, you've not been forgotten, alternatively PM me with your thoughts/previous postage costs from the uk.
Cheers
The Commander
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The following to be posted out this afternoon:
Anpu (x1 tanker) + p&P to sweden PAID
Silversixx (x2 tankers) +p&P to Sweden PAID
Whiskeyrat (x2 tankers + x1 container) + p&p UK PAID
Update: Skip from Frother's x2 tankers + p&p UK. PAID
Both US Laffers, you have P&P update.
Thanks all enjoy.
The Commander
Update:
Consectari (x1 tanker x1 container truck) + p&P to the US PAID
All the above now posted so look out for them.
Darkoath (x2 tankers x1 container) + p&p to the US Paids
Paid now, will be packed and posted asap.
Need to take a look at what I have left in my personal stash and then I'll let you know if there are any more to sell. :D
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Thanks for taking the time to do this Mark! :D
Darkoath
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Recieved mine today. I'm very happy to have them. Thanks a million commander.
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No problem guys.
Darkoath: Going to the post office with yours today, sorry it's been mental this week. I'll throw a little something something in there to make up for it.
And let's see what you do with them as well.
The Commander
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Ah no worry at all! Thanks again for getting these for us! :D
Darkoath
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Mine is yet to arrive, but Royal Mail and speedy European parcels is like mixing oil with water... ;)
Appreciate the effort :)
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Not totally off topic but I carry a couple of different scale printed silhouette cards in my wallet so I can 'eyeball' whether a non-scaled vehicle or other item would work with/without conversion.
Hope that tip is of use to the good people at this forum !
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Not totally off topic but I carry a couple of different scale printed silhouette cards in my wallet so I can 'eyeball' whether a non-scaled vehicle or other item would work with/without conversion.
Hope that tip is of use to the good people at this forum !
Completely off topic but interesting to see into your warped little mind! ;)
Oh and welcome. :D
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V - only just caught up with this. Do you have any spares left as I'd love one!
K
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V - only just caught up with this. Do you have any spares left as I'd love one!
K
PM me. ;)
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PM me. ;)
Ta. Sent.
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Thanks to this thread, I ventured into a pound store in Reading and now have 12 pairs of wheels for a project that really needed wheels...and for only £1-00! I wouldn't have thought of going there specifically for wheels but after hearing about your truck finds, I thought I'd give it a go...Cheers!
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Thanks to this thread, I ventured into a pound store in Reading and now have 12 pairs of wheels for a project that really needed wheels...and for only £1-00! I wouldn't have thought of going there specifically for wheels but after hearing about your truck finds, I thought I'd give it a go...Cheers!
Yeah you'll be suprised what tat turns up that you can put to good use.
Welcome to LAF by the way nice to see you here.
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Cheers!
It's good to finally get here :) .
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Hey welcome Inso! :D
Darkoath
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Mine arrived today thanks a lot for doing this Commander. =) :D
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If I know Inso, we are going to see Grymns on rollerblades in the near future lol
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Rollerdisco Grymn? Cool.
Would the officer have an afro and a white diamond studded vest? lol
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Mine arrived today thanks a lot for doing this Commander. =) :D
No problems all ok?
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Mine have not arrived yet. I'll let you know when they get here! :D
Darkoath
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Mine arrived today thanks a lot for doing this Commander. =) :D
Then mine should arrive today, or never :)
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Then mine should arrive today, or never :)
If you need the receipt of posting just let me know.
Keep me posted on this please
Cheers
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Got them today, thank you!
/S