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Offline Commander Vyper

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period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« on: October 21, 2014, 01:33:34 PM »
http://www.atlaseditions.co.uk/collection/Police_Cars/Police%20Cars.html

Look nice. Looks like subscription but leave it with you.



« Last Edit: October 21, 2014, 01:39:15 PM by Commander Vyper »
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Offline Brummie Thug

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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2014, 06:35:23 PM »
These have been kicking around ebay for a few years now. They are nicely detailed to.

Offline Trooper

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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2014, 12:08:43 AM »
They are nice models but a bit too small for 28mm, you would be better off with the Vanguard Police vehicles if you can get hold of them.
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Offline joroas

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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2014, 12:26:30 AM »
They are 1:43, how is that too small.
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Offline Brummie Thug

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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2014, 07:37:13 AM »
No not at all if anything it would mean they are slightly bigger. I think that they look ok and thats what count. You'll never find exactly what you want in 1/56 and if you do it will cost a fair a bit imo. I use it as a guide some vehicles you can pick up look spot on but some don't.

Besides they aren't based like your figures are and this offsets it I think. Some scale purists will have a fit but it is all in the eye of the beholder.

This car is from the above range.




Not sure on this one but its from a similar range.



Russian Diecasts from De Agostini also 1/43









Not sure of the make of the VW van now.


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Offline Maspalio

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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2014, 07:54:35 AM »
very very nice collection !!!!  :o :o :o

Offline Brummie Thug

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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2014, 09:07:31 AM »
Thanks theres a few more Russian civilian types a taxi, van etc. But they look the part.

Offline Big Martin Back

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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2014, 12:27:10 PM »
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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2014, 08:21:43 AM »
They're great 3 for £1 as well! Wished I'd bought two sets now could of gadgeted the ones set up.

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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2014, 12:40:15 PM »
Brummie Thug: aside from the obvious fact that those are some awesome cars,  where are the SMG toting chaps from in the VW Van picture?
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Offline eilif

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Re: period police cars for crooked dice, geezers etc...
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2014, 05:18:30 AM »
Brummie,
     Those cars are lovely, though the price goes up pretty dramatically after the first one. I agree that 1/43 is ideal for 28-32mm figs. Not only do they look good next to based minis, but they also match well with the girth of most wargaming miniatures.  Despite nominally being 1/56 scale, all but the most "true-scale" minis  tend to have shoulders and waists that are as thick as 1/48 figures or even bigger.

 

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