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Offline carlos marighela

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #30 on: 12 September 2012, 10:21:26 PM »
isnt that the same thing,just with another turret?

Not quite, the later iteration has significant differences, including new suspenion and many if not all have additional armour and changes to exterior details. Of course, that may not be an issue depending on your needs or tastes.

Talking of turrets, that LVTP-7 could do with a new one, it looks a bit odd.
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Offline Raxxus

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #31 on: 13 September 2012, 07:31:38 PM »
What does this LVTP7 cost then? I think I could scratch a AAVP7 turret myself, and its for mid 80's - Modern.



Offline tim in saskatoon

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Re: Modern Figures
« Reply #32 on: 10 October 2012, 08:51:44 PM »
RAFM
http://www.rafm.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=RAF
Vietnam 25mm
US
VC
NVA
25mm OH-6 Cayuse (Loach)

These can't really be called 28mm. They're on the slight side of 1/72 - which, technically, is about 25mm to the top of the head, but  I think most people would use these with 20mm.

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #33 on: 12 February 2013, 09:24:02 PM »
Does any other company make decent looking modern (post 2000) minis in the UK or Europe other then Empress Miniatures? Everything else I found just seems poorly sculpted in comparison.

Offline carlos marighela

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #34 on: 13 February 2013, 07:55:10 AM »
Does any other company make decent looking modern (post 2000) minis in the UK or Europe other then Empress Miniatures? Everything else I found just seems poorly sculpted in comparison.

Some of the TAG minis aren't bad, the Richard Ansell sculpted ones are OK and the most recent ones by a lady sculptor whose name I have forgotten are actually quite good. Apart from that there's a handful of useful Hasslefree sculpts that can be used as SF, mercenaries or private contractor types.

Red Star do Chechen Wars era Russians that, technically speaking, could stretch beyond 2000 in terms of use. They are based in Belgium but Empress carry the range.

Actually the Eureka moderns are available through their UK distributor so most of the minis out there are available in the UK.

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #35 on: 13 February 2013, 03:52:28 PM »
Some of the TAG minis aren't bad, the Richard Ansell sculpted ones are OK and the most recent ones by a lady sculptor whose name I have forgotten are actually quite good. Apart from that there's a handful of useful Hasslefree sculpts that can be used as SF, mercenaries or private contractor types.

Red Star do Chechen Wars era Russians that, technically speaking, could stretch beyond 2000 in terms of use. They are based in Belgium but Empress carry the range.

Actually the Eureka moderns are available through their UK distributor so most of the minis out there are available in the UK.

Who is Eureka's UK distributor?

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #36 on: 13 February 2013, 04:27:59 PM »
Who is Eureka's UK distributor?

Fighting 15s, but they don't stock all the ranges, and don't always sell singles.  I've tended to buy direct from Australia.
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Offline Raxxus

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #37 on: 23 February 2013, 05:45:39 PM »
Anyone have any pictures of winter gear'd  80's soviets?

Bought the Mongrel miniatures ones but im not sure how to paint them.

Offline carlos marighela

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #38 on: 23 February 2013, 11:10:21 PM »
Anyone have any pictures of winter gear'd  80's soviets?

Bought the Mongrel miniatures ones but im not sure how to paint them.


Like this.....


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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #39 on: 24 February 2013, 04:39:05 AM »
Field Uniform of the Soviet army in 1988 sample:


Field equipment submachinegunner






Everyday uniforms of soldiers, cadets and NCOs:



From left to right: 1 - winter woolen everyday Uniforms for all the armed forces, worn under the greatcoat, 2 - Summer everyday uniform uniform jacket in cotton for the soldiers and NCOs all the armed forces except the VDV, 3 - Summer everyday uniform for VDV, 4 - Summer everyday uniforms for cadets of military schools, 5 and 6 - summer everyday wear for all arms in hot climates, 7 - everyday winter uniform for all the armed forces (cadet).



Field uniforms of soldiers, cadets and NCOs



From left to right: 1 - summer field uniform of the first sample for all the armed forces except the airborne troops; 2 - summer field uniform of the second sample for all the armed forces, except for airborne troops; 3 - Summer field uniform of airborne troops; 4 - winter field uniform in a greatcoat for all types of troops; 5 - winter field uniform for all the armed forces, except for airborne troops; 6 - winter field uniform of airborne troops.


Field uniform of officers, warrant officers and soldiers serving above fixed:



Left to right:
1. Summer field uniform for all the armed forces except the Airborne Troops (VDV).
2. Summer field uniform for the VDV.
3. Winter field uniform for all the armed forces except the VDV.
4. Winter field uniform for VDV.


Field uniforms of generals and marshals:



Left to right:
1. Summer field uniform for all types of troops. In the form of VDV coloring camouflage.
2. Winter field uniform for all types of troops. In the form of VDV coloring camouflage.
3. Winter field uniform for all types of troops in a fur jacket and fur boots.

On field uniform the first sample (the old, until 1988) Shoulder boards in peacetime - color, in combat conditions - green.
The colored elements (Shoulder boards, flashes on the greatcoat, the colored band of the parade caps) depending on the type of troops:
Infantry - red.
Technical units (artillery, tanks, communications, etc.) - Black
Airborne troops - Sky Blue
Border troops - Bright Green
Internal forces - maroon
KGB (very rare - the Kremlin guard for example) - the deep blue
At all shoulder boards private soldiers in the army of the abbreviation CA, the internal troops ВВ, the border guard ПВ, a state security (KGB) - ГБ - all of the yellow plastic or metal.
« Last Edit: 24 February 2013, 04:57:40 AM by cuprum »
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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #40 on: 07 June 2013, 08:28:48 AM »
If you are after modern British so 2010 to now the best are empress miniatures

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #41 on: 21 August 2014, 07:00:43 AM »
Does anyone do African Militia/Guerillas/Freedom fighters armed with SKS? I'm gearing up to playtest the CoC Bush Wars and the bulk of the Militia/Guerillas/Freedom fighters seem to be thus armed.

Very tempted by that card laser cut Buffel.
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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #42 on: 21 August 2014, 07:21:01 AM »
Check out Eureka's modern African range. I believe some of them are armed with Sks's and I think some of the I think some of the Specter Miniatures range that come out in September have a few.
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Offline Poiter50

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #43 on: 21 August 2014, 07:24:27 AM »
Looked at both Eureka and Spectre, doesn't look like they are on there.

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Re: Manufacturers for 28mm Modern Figures
« Reply #44 on: 21 August 2014, 08:00:46 AM »
Darn, sorry they didn't have what you where looking for?

 

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