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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Helen on June 06, 2008, 12:23:27 AM
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Hi Folks,
I'll start off this new sticky on the above title with the following announcement from TMP by Great Escape Games on releasing their Waffen SS in conjunction with BAM:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/801766/
Please folks feel free to add more releases for WW2 covering the above title here on this sticky!
Many Thanks 8)
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Well my site isn't up yet but What The?! Miniatures as of right now we have 2 minis in 34mm of a Luftfaust B grenadier and grenadier NCO with a C96. I am going to be doing several rare WWII weapons by the end of the year. Probably a couple USMC Marines armed with the Stinger hybrid mg, Germans with HEAT grenades and other rare and weird real weapons of WWII. I'm a one man show so it is slow going but keep a look out for me. You can buy the minis from my Battleground Weird War II forum (http://battlegroundweirdwarii.com/forum/index.php?topic=207.0) for now. Official site will be up in July.
What The?! Miniatures (http://www.whattheminiatures.com/)
Brian
34mm
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc178/kampfgruppecottrell/c961.jpg)
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc178/kampfgruppecottrell/c962.jpg)
Sculptor: Aaron Brown (http://www.blackcrabsculpting.com/)
Painter: Jim Bailey (http://secretsofthethirdreich.com/forums/)
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Here is a link to TMP on some new 28 mm Aussies and Japanese from Blaze Away:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/674956/
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Hi Folks,
BTD have announced through TMP more additions to the Soviets and British Paras:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/733545/
Web Site
http://www.black-tree-design.com/
8)
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BTD have announced through TMP...
Well a few more places than just TMP :-)
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BTD have announced through TMP...
Well a few more places than just TMP :-)
Thats nice! 8)
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Hi Folks,
For those interested here is the link with pics:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/366268/
They look really nice! 8)
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I like Mr Sims' WW2 figures but ,along with another noted company, I wish they would address the fixed MG gunners poses. They never look quite convincing.
The rest are lovely :)
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Hi Guys,
Here are some pics of GJs in Summer attire. Release date TBA!
Designed by Mr Richard Ansell and they look very nice indeed.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/GJSummer2.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/new%20products/GJSummerI.jpg)
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Those look... not right in some way I can't define. I think it's the heads (?). Ansell can do better.
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Those look... not right in some way I can't define. I think it's the heads (?). Ansell can do better.
Could it be the torso. They look slightly not the right shape, if that makes sense? :?
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Thanks guys for your thoughts and comments.
Now I might be way off the mark here, but you don't have to be a rocket scientist to see that there is something strange in some of the figures!
Its just not some of the figures shown here. Anatomically speaking, and from my collection of the BAM Finns and Soviets designed by Richard (which are nice) is the size of the head to body or viz a viz on some of the figures. Poses too on some of the figures leaves a question mark! Whilst I might be disappointed in some of the figures I'd still buy them because of the scarcity of the figures for the period in question that I wish to collect.
I hope Richard understands that this is an observations only! 8)
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The one that stands out as odd to me is the NCO at the bottom right... his torso just looks too wide in the hips or something... though the figure might look fine in person (metal).
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I think what you guys is seeing is either an optical illusion or maybe a result of overcropping in Photoshop by my photographer. The thing is these are done on the same dollies that the other GJ were done on.
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I think what you guys is seeing is either an optical illusion or maybe a result of overcropping in Photoshop by my photographer. The thing is these are done on the same dollies that the other GJ were done on.
Thanks Lon for letting us know. Its all good news. 8)
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This is a question for you Helen.
You seem to know about the release of several manufacturers and even on what they are currently working on. Do you have little elf spies all over the world? ;)
Anyhow, I would like to know if you are aware of any company that may do 28mm WWII British in winter parka (white camo smock) or in greatcoat?
Cheers! :)
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This is a question for you Helen.
You seem to know about the release of several manufacturers and even on what they are currently working on. Do you have little elf spies all over the world? ;)
Anyhow, I would like to know if you are aware of any company that may do 28mm WWII British in winter parka (white camo smock) or in greatcoat?
Cheers! :)
Thanks for the compliment, but its all comon knowledge! 8)
Don't know about the Brits, but I'm sure some lovely chaps will let us all know!
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Hi Guys,
Lon has placed up on his site a photo of the new Ends of the Earth AfrikaKorps III. In addition Lon had mentioned in his message that certain U-Boat crews will be available plus a display of the U-Boat. Here is a short gist of his message.
U-Boat Crew
EEP006 WW2 UBoat Crew I (recently released)
EEP007 WW2 UBoat Crew II (recently released)
EEP008 WW2 UBoat Raft Crew with Paddles (2)
"We will be taking preorders for the following which will be released 3-4 weeks after the
convention. Despite our best efforts from all involved we just could not make the timeline.
We will have these on display at our booth so you can see what you will be ordering:
WW2 German U-Boat (36" long, 3 sections plus conning tower)
Raft for German Uboat
8.8 cm gun for Uboat
3.7 cm gun for Uboat
2 cm gun for Uboat
2 cm dual gun for Uboat
2 cm quad gun for Uboat."
Afrikakorps
They look really tops and great for the Not so Indiana Movies! 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BGEndsoftheEarthAfrikaKorpsIII.jpg)
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Little known fact that Helen is in fact the heiress to the Green Stuff estate. A condition of sale to professional sculptors is that they inform her of their intended use.
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Little known fact that Helen is in fact the heiress to the Green Stuff estate. A condition of sale to professional sculptors is that they inform her of their intended use.
Ha Ha! I wish that could be true, but sadly not so! :o
8)
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Hi Folks,
Great Escape Games have announced the release of two packs of anti-tank personnel for both the Waffen SS & Soviets.
Checkout the link below. It seems Paul has added to these lines in addition to what BAM has to offer.
http://www.greatescapegames.co.uk/
Chow,
Helen
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Nice 8)
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I've just noticed that Stronghold have got there home guard support weapons in the catalogue now:
http://www.stronghold-miniatures.co.uk/html/home%20guard.html
And the Beaverette Armoured car:
http://www.stronghold-miniatures.co.uk/html/25_28mmVehiclesWWIIStronghold.html
Keith :D
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The Beave is pretty cool. I wonder what their idea of 25mm is? I wish he'd get his Japanese Infantry Command pack into production.
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WarLord Games US Paras:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/548150/
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Brigade Games have added three more packs to the Diggers in the Pacific range.
2" Mortar/Crew
3" Mortar/Crew
AT Gun Crew
At this stage, no pictures are up on the Brigade Games website and only helmet wearing figures available. Figures crossed for bush hat variants.
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Brigade Games have added three more packs to the Diggers in the Pacific range.
2" Mortar/Crew
3" Mortar/Crew
AT Gun Crew
At this stage, no pictures are up on the Brigade Games website and only helmet wearing figures available. Figures crossed for bush hat variants.
Thanks Paul,
I can attest they are very good figures with plenty of character that Michael has designed.
Helen
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Hi Guys,
Mike at Artizen Miniatures has announced the release of more US Airborne miniatures, namely characters including support weapons and a Pak 40 designed by Chrouchie. Please see the link below:
http://artizandesigns.com/list.php?lat=1
Helen
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WW2 by Dixon:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/891724/
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Nick has announced some new Partizans and some interesting characters designed by Mike Owen.
Please click on the link for the latest news:
http://www.artizandesigns.com/list.php?lat=1
Helen
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New 1/72 scale company selling white metal minis is martello international:
http://www.martellointernational.com/index.html
Here's a taste:
WWII German Forces
100/01 ? ?Halt! Feldgendarme? (A 1936-45 military police patrol) GBP6.00
100/02 ? ?Jahre des Sieges I? (1936-45 German Army command set 5 mini?s)) GBP5.00
100/03 ? ?Jahre des Sieges II? (1936-45 German Army half-section 5 mini?s) GBP5.00
100/04 ? ?Ambushed!? (3 mini German Army dismounted motorcycle crew) GBP3.00
thanks for viewing
se
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r226/rockhunter2/100-04d.jpg)
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Eureka have been working on their next Pulp WW2 set, this time a few Germans.
There are 2 preview figs called Sgt Steiner (and companion assumedly) The seperate LMG doesn't appear to fit in the sargeant's hand so I assume it's for a later figure.
(http://www.chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/ww2/Steinerfront.jpg)
(http://www.chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/ww2/Steinerback.jpg)
Eye height is 27mm
Steiner's jacket appears to hang a bid oddly at the waist, but otherwise I don't see too much wrong with them.
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The latest 20mm scale TQD castings releases available from Sgt Mess are;
TQD047 NKVD Com'd Set inc radio & sniper (4 figs)
TQD048 NKVD Rifleman Set (5 figs)
TQD049 NKVD Rifleman Set (5 figs)
TQD071 1944-45 British Rifleman advancing with supplies,(5)
TQD072 1944-45 British Officer, DR rider directing traffic & padre.
Also TQD 083 US Airborne infantry & pilot boarding aircraft coming very soon!
sgtsmess.co.uk/tqd
(http://www.cpmodels.co.uk/main/tqd83b.JPG)
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Lon has announced Ragged Japanese II on his forum:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/RaggedJapanese_II.jpg)
Helen
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Bruce and Brent of Comany B has announced "Our most popular sets of 28mm infantry arm patch decals are now back in stock!
http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/companyB_decals.htm
Helen
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I have four even raggyer Japanese on the desk at the moment as well.
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Lon of Brigade Games has announced on his forum the release of the German Mountain Troop command:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/germanmountaintroopcommand.jpg)
Helen
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28mm WW2 German Equiped Chinese new from Brigade Games, including a Big Sword pack.
http://www.brigadegames.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=BGAHSL&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=BGHMCAW
Looking forward to some more support weapon releases.
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Looks interesting! Any more info on these (and how to paint them... ??? )?
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Looks interesting! Any more info on these (and how to paint them... ??? )?
Like this.
http://wargamerblue.blogspot.com/2009/06/chinese-wwii-infantry-with-german.html
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Wonderful. Thank you! :-*
I especially liked: "These pictures are posted for White Knight on the LAF."
Nice touch. lol
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Very nice figures! Would Copplestone Chinese with German heads do the same job?
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28mm WW2 German Equiped Chinese new from Brigade Games, including a Big Sword pack.
http://www.brigadegames.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=BGAHSL&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=BGHMCAW
Looking forward to some more support weapon releases.
Thanks Paul,
Very good news for Chinese gamers and collectors.
Paul has crafted some great looking Chinese with attitude. 8)
Some additional links to assist (just scroll down a tad):
http://www.hoplite.cn/Templates/hpjh0053.htm
http://www.fpschina.com/index.php?s=bd6956ae2a1966367f7c9fee14031910&showtopic=2013
AFVs:
http://www.fpschina.com/index.php?showtopic=3007
Helen
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Wrong thread, those are WWI and you're posting in WWII... ;)
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Wrong thread, those are WWI and you're posting in WWII... ;)
Ahem, pardon me! 8) Only in your dreams!
Helen
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Ahem, pardon me! 8) Only in your dreams!
Hey now, it's not fair removing the post before mine and leaving mine in place to make me look like a fool. :o
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Some new news, some not , but it's nice to see photos. My fav naturally is the BAM Soviet driver. All are BAM miniatures.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BAMBritdriver.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BAMUSDriver.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BAMSovietdriver.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BAMGermanhalftrackcrew.jpg)
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Parkfield miniatures have branched out releasing 28 mm Resistance fighters.
The cafe proprietor is my favourite:
http://www.parkfieldminiatures.freeservers.com/28MM%20SECOND%20WORLD%20WAR.htm
Helen
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Nice, I might be getting those. 8)
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Finally have some pics to show of our crew figures in a painted state. Special thanks to Pat Adduono for doing these up for me.
Jeff @ JTFM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3943293794_5c85054f3c.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/3943293798_35977c6b25.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3943293802_26e010fae9.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/3943293804_30c74957a7.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3943293808_640e4cce30.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3943293816_98873e63e1.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3942519247_a2ac6afdf0.jpg)
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Thanks Jeff, they look great.
Helen
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sneakiest plastic release ever
57 hard plastic 28mm scale miniatures depicting WW2 Russian infantry in summer uniform as follows:
6 junior officers/NCOs
45 riflemen/SMGs
6 light machine guns with loaders
for...£18.50 :o
http://theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2_43&products_id=129
if anyone has got a pic of these it would look great
here... ;)
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I emailed the owner to ask him about how these size up against BTD, Bolt Action & Artizan, apparently (after speaking to his wife on the phone) it was only on Friday that he got them in his hand, so it's very early days, I'll post here and on Frothers when he replies (he was at Colours over the weekend I believe).
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Finally have some pics to show of our crew figures in a painted state. Special thanks to Pat Adduono for doing these up for me.
Jeff @ JTFM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3943293794_5c85054f3c.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/3943293798_35977c6b25.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3943293802_26e010fae9.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/3943293804_30c74957a7.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3943293808_640e4cce30.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3943293816_98873e63e1.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3942519247_a2ac6afdf0.jpg)
Nice Figures, but the pictures are too shiny. Try to do your Photos without flashlight. You get better results
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sneakiest plastic release ever
57 hard plastic 28mm scale miniatures depicting WW2 Russian infantry in summer uniform as follows:
6 junior officers/NCOs
45 riflemen/SMGs
6 light machine guns with loaders
for...£18.50 :o
http://theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2_43&products_id=129
if anyone has got a pic of these it would look great
here... ;)
The owner just replied with this, will update when I hear from him again :)
Bear with me - i will be organising some proper painted piccies for the website (figures currently with my painter). I will also do some size comparison piccies for you. I did purposefully design my figures to fit in with Bolt Action fellas.
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Check out this link. I'm waiting for MichToy to send me my set, they look nice!
http://bleaseworld.blogspot.com/2010/09/for-motherland.html (http://bleaseworld.blogspot.com/2010/09/for-motherland.html)
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Just seen these on the Warlord Games/Bolt Action website - WW2 USMC
http://www.warlordgames.co.uk/?p=8397
Tasty!
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Really do like those USMC from warlord ;D
Gaz
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Here's a painted plastic soldier Russian that's shown on the forum. ;)
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=23364.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=23364.0)
Awesome painting!
Greets,