Transport for my Ratlings

[Just John]

I'm looking to get a vehicle or two to transport my Ratlings (space hobbits), and possibly some sci-fi'd up Kindred. Problem is I've no idea what I want so I thought I'd throw it out to the great knowledge base that is LAF.

My main problem is scale. Ratlings being small folk obviously would have difficulty driving a vehicle designed for a human - as I discovered at the weekend its imoortant to be able to press the break pedal  That means most 28mm vehicles are too big. Would 15mm be too small?

Any help/guidance appreciated.

[Dr.Falkenhayn]

how about something like these?They're designed to fit with 25mm Scale i.e should fit well with 28mm  Ratlings 

GZG Combat Car from Daemonscape uk


Combat Jeep


there are also alternative Versions from Old Crow

[Just John]

They are the sort of thing I was thinking about. I don't want them heavily armed or armoured, more along the lines of what you suggested.

Are the Old Crow ones still available?

[Dr.Falkenhayn]

Yup,you just have to shoot Jez a Mail with your Order.i've already placed a few Orders this Year,No Hassle at all 

http://web.archive.org/web/20080121071013/http://www.oldcrowmodels.co.uk/ocproducts.htm

Inso's Grymn Thread might be usefull as well.Plenty of Pics of Old Crow and Kryomek (scotia Grendel) Vehicles next to small People 

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=22354.0

[Just John]

Thanks for all that Dr.F. That's perfect.

[aliensurfer]

you can't say small people anymore, you have to vertically challenged, much more PC 

[Inso]

I have had the same quandry with my Grymn horde... which vehicles suit them.

15mm is too small.

The 25mm stuff from Old crow and Ground Zero Games/Daemonscape is perfect for them as is the old Kryomek stuff. In addition to this, I would suggest that some of the Void vehicles from Scotia Grendel will work (especially the Ronin vehicles - I have one and will eventually get it painted for my Judges):

http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=217_218_59_65&products_id=2987
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=217_218_59_65&products_id=2988
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=217_218_59_65&products_id=2986

Here's a ronin and a Daemonscape VTOL:



Also the TAV (two very similar):

http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=217_218_59_65&products_id=2984
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=217_218_42&products_id=2740

I am quite fond of the Tigers as well:

http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=217_218_42&products_id=2525



More pix with Grymn:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Grymn/Grymn%20Urban%20Troops/GTiger2.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Grymn/Grymn%20Urban%20Troops/GTiger3.jpg

Another thought should be spared for Westwind Productions and their British APC (it has a nod towards the Kindred Brits too ):

http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=126_208_128&products_id=1067
http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=126_208_128&products_id=1068

If you find anything else that may fit, please let me know, I'm always keen for more choice... I'm always on the lookout for transport options for my Grymn horde

[Just John]

Thanks for that comprehensive list Inso. I spent quite a while lost in your thread and blog yesterday and your stuff is inspirational. I'll let you know if I find anything useful. BTW I don't suppose you have any comparison shots of grymm/kindred/ratlings?

[Inso]

Not yet...

...but I can soon sort one for you

[Just John]

That would be great Inso 

[cheetor]

I quite like the open topped Daemonscape jeep-esque  things. They seem vaguely idealistic to me, like the sort of vehicle that a society inexperienced in war (such as the Shire in space) might come up with.

...but I can soon sort one for you

I imagine that there isn't anyone else on the planet more suited to giving advice on this topic than Inso. You are in good hands John I'm very interested to see what y'all come up with.

[Just John]

I'm kinda thinking along those lines Cheetor. I want to use almost agricultural/civilian transport for the kindred and A more typically military style for the ratlings.

[Inso]

Sorry it took a while but I couldn't find my Kindred:



If you are using the newest Ratling snipers, they are about the same height and build as a Grymn.

[Just John]

Thanks Inso, I love the JD themed Grymm. I'll be using the older ratling sculpts, they dont appear too incompatible with the kindred. I guess the Imperium only takes shorter, stockier kindred to train as troops 

The more I see of the Grymm the more I like them

[Inso]

The more I see of the Grymm the more I like them

I don't think you need to ask my thoughts on Grymn, do you ?

They are nice to paint and there is enough selection to fill most roles.