Military models

[gavinkempsell]

Evening folks, I'm looking for recommendations for military model ranges, I lack the patience for airfix etc & carpal tunnel rules out fidly model construction so what options are there?

 

I don't mind the likes of Kobi/Lego but really looking for quality built diecast type.

[Dan Robinson]

Next time I speak to the boy, I'll ask him to go to BiCamera ... it's a Japanese tech store that has an insane range of stuff.  I seem to remember going through their toy section and there being some really cool looking models.   Not sure how much assembly they require, or the brand names.

 

Perhaps they'll be available some how through mail order some where.

 

 

Another idea would be to find a Warhammer or D&D forum and see if they have any ideas.

[gavinkempsell]

21 minutes ago, Dan Robinson said:

Another idea would be to find a Warhammer or D&D forum and see if they have any ideas.

Isn't that science fiction stuff?

Was thinking more about tanks n stuff

[Dan Robinson]

1 minute ago, gavinkempsell said:

Isn't that science fiction stuff?

Was thinking more about tanks n stuff

 

It is sci-fi, but lots of little models.... I'm thinking they'd know where to get the stuff you're looking for. 

[Skullchewer]

1 minute ago, gavinkempsell said:

Isn't that science fiction stuff?

Was thinking more about tanks n stuff

Yes and no. 

There's a lot of crossover in the tabletop gaming community. 

Have a look through the forums here:

 

https://www.dakkadakka.com/

 

[Shamal]

1 hour ago, gavinkempsell said:

Evening folks, I'm looking for recommendations for military model ranges, I lack the patience for airfix etc & carpal tunnel rules out fidly model construction so what options are there?

 

I don't mind the likes of Kobi/Lego but really looking for quality built diecast type.

I've got some lead soldiers in the loft. The kids used to play with them when they were babies. ?

[Tackle]

29 minutes ago, Shamal said:

I've got some lead soldiers in the loft. The kids used to play with them when they were babies. ?

I bet they sucked all that lovely lead based paint off them too ?

[Sniper780]

2 hours ago, gavinkempsell said:

I don't mind the likes of Kobi/Lego but really looking for quality built diecast type.

Forces Of Valor do  some very nice WWII diecast.

[gavinkempsell]

55 minutes ago, Shamal said:

I've got some lead soldiers in the loft. The kids used to play with them when they were babies. ?

Says the guy who wants a Scotch Pie posted 469 miles

[John_W]

If you want reasonably simple, try Flames of war. The older stuff is white metal but the more recent stuff and the "Team Yankee" WW3 stuff is all plastic.

[ButcherBill]

I finally decided to go down the modelling route, hands currently dotted with Revell enamel paint.

[ButcherBill]

[Egon_247]

I wish I had the time to do this. I live directly opposite a model shop and they have a butt ton of awesome looking stuff. 

All of the lads in there do Airsoft aswell which kinda helps the conversations we've had about paints and whatnot.

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[Cannonfodder]

Very nice. I've got a couple of airfix kits I've had for years that I never seem to get round to starting

[ButcherBill]

It's an attempt to buy less airsoft pews (not many I don't already have that I want(famous last words)), I might have simply moved from one collection to another tho, already looking at air compressors... DOH!

Edited August 16, 2024 by ButcherBill

[Tommikka]

1 hour ago, ButcherBill said:

It's an attempt to buy less airsoft pews (not many I don't already have that I want(famous last words)), I might have simply moved from one collection to another tho, already looking at air compressors... DOH!

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Just get into vintage 1:1 model making 

[ButcherBill]

Got plenty vintage-ish airsoft on my walls.

[ButcherBill]

The end result, quite chuffed with it tbh.

 

I'm sure my old SM would have a fit if I left any weapon like this tho.

Edited August 19, 2024 by ButcherBill

[ButcherBill]

Can you tell I've taken a step back from spending my kids inheritace on airsoft?

 

Spending it on 'other things'

 

Hands up if you've spend your fair share of time in the back of a crowded landy.

Edited August 30, 2024 by ButcherBill

[John_W]

Looking for something simple, and ended up building a "Toon" B24.

[ButcherBill]

I'm so envious of the modellers in an faceache page I joined, they put my cack handed efforts to shame.

[ButcherBill]

Not much airsoft related news or purchases from me lately but here's some more plastic, glue & paint.

[ButcherBill]

Got a little army of my own now, shame they're the wrong scale... lead figures tho.

[ButcherBill]

Another non airsoft build, can you spot the pews?

[ButcherBill]