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Author Topic: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII  (Read 5585 times)

Offline Blue in vt

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Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« on: December 17, 2010, 06:09:59 PM »
 :) Howdy all!

So I've convinced some friends to play some table top Wargames with me and they are interested in WWII (as am I)...as a gamer coming from the GW fold I really prefer 28mm figures so I'm looking for suggestions on where to find a good selection of reasonably priced 28mm WWII figs.  We will be playing skirmish level games (probably Force on Force Rules) so we don't need a huge number of troops but a good core of troops to expand upon.

Who are your favorites?

Cheers,

Blue
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Offline Aaron

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2010, 06:21:49 PM »
Since you are in the states I'd suggest looking at Crusader. If your group bands together and buys an Old Glory army card you get 40% off. http://www.crusaderminiaturesusa.com/index.php?cat_id=1

Personally I'm also a big fan of Bolt Action Miniatures now carried by Warlord. http://shop.warlordgames.co.uk/28mm-ww2-bolt-action-101-c.asp

Offline Helen

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2010, 06:55:24 PM »
Depending on the theatre you wish to game and your budget. Personally, I'd go with Warlord Games.

Good luck in your search.

Cheers,

Helen

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Offline Blue in vt

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2010, 07:08:58 PM »
 :) thanks for getting me started.  To clarify...we will probably be looking at Mid-Late war...European theater...France, Low Countries, Germany.  Eventually we may work in some Russians just to mix things up.

Cheers,

Blue

Offline n815e

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2010, 07:21:18 PM »
I personally prefer Black Tree, but I wouldn't suggest ordering from them.  If you can find them in a shop or other online retailer, however...

Artizan are great.
Bolt Action/Warlord are very nice.
Crusader will do in a pinch (yes, I know a lot of people like them, but I think they are amateurish for a professional sculptor).
Battle Honors are also worth looking at.

Offline Heldrak

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2010, 08:41:35 PM »
I like the Artizan range myself:

http://www.artizandesigns.com/list.php?man=15&page=1

There are a lot of opportunities for mixing in elements from their Thrilling Tales pulp range as civilians, partizans and special characters too:

http://www.artizandesigns.com/list.php?man=12&page=1
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Offline Kieffer

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2010, 09:36:58 PM »
I can only suggest this very good link : http://wk.frothersunite.com/sc/pulp/ww2.htm

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Offline Calimero

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2010, 10:28:58 PM »

If you’re on a budget, you could use the plastic WWII British and German from Warlords
A CANADIAN local hobby store with a small selection of historical wargames miniatures (mainly from Warlords). They also have a great selection of paint and hobby accessories from Vallejo, Army painter, AK Interactive, Green Stuff World and more.; https://www.kingdomtitans.ca/us/

Offline Gandalf

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2010, 10:35:09 PM »
Likewise, Russians on a budget from The Plastic Soldier Company

http://www.theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk/
Have you seen the rivets on that?

Offline widgren

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2010, 10:38:41 PM »
renegade miniatures regiments are dirt cheap and nice.

Offline Axebreaker

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2010, 11:47:16 PM »
I really like Artizan Designs for two reasons the first is that I think they have fantastic character and strong sense of movement/action.The second is they are a real joy to paint and this is mainly due to a slight exaggeration to the body and equipment but not overly so,this makes getting to all the parts easy and the surface smooth to paint on,in other words very,very painter friendly. :D Coppelstone also has these qualities,but doesn't do WWII,however is worth viewing. ;)

Christopher

« Last Edit: December 17, 2010, 11:48:54 PM by Axebreaker »

Offline 6milPhil

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2010, 01:30:42 AM »
BEF Miniatures, Renegade, Artizan, Bolt Action and Crusader- combined one incredible range!  o_o

Offline jamesmanto

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2010, 02:59:01 AM »
I've painted black Tree, Crusader and Boldt Action/Warlord for friends. Black Tree are kinda 'meh'. Crusader are nice and the Bold Action are 'WOWZERS'!

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2010, 12:11:05 PM »

Black Tree Design are a mixed bunch. A bit of a hit or miss thing. The German static MG34 is a fantastic set.

Despite all the figures available I still can’t find a decent "regular" GI. Artizan and Crusader look odd, the Bolt Action ones are more suitable for a winter scenario and it seem that every other figures in the Black Tree Design range are equipped with a set of binoculars… :-[

Offline Luddite

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Re: Suggestions For starting 28mm WWII
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2010, 05:39:25 PM »
I'd also suggest taking a look at Great Escape Games http://www.greatescapegames.co.uk/ excellent 'Rules of Engagement' ruleset.

They're the best 'platoon action' level rules i've found so far.  Fun, easy, and intuitive.  And if you're coming from a GW background it should be quite familiar in concept...
http://luddite1811.blogspot.co.uk/

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