gavinkempsell Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robinson Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinkempsell Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robinson Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 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. gavinkempsell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullchewer Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 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/ gavinkempsell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamal Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 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. 😉 gavinkempsell, Skullchewer and Tackle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tackle Posted May 2 Moderators Share Posted May 2 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 😂 Shamal, gavinkempsell and Rogerborg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper780 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinkempsell Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 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 Tackle and Shamal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John_W Posted May 3 Popular Post Share Posted May 3 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. ruskitseller, Rogerborg, Airpig41 and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 I finally decided to go down the modelling route, hands currently dotted with Revell enamel paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ButcherBill Posted August 13 Popular Post Share Posted August 13 John_W, Cannonfodder, Airpig41 and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon_247 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 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. 😁 ButcherBill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannonfodder Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Very nice. I've got a couple of airfix kits I've had for years that I never seem to get round to starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 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 by ButcherBill Egon_247 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommikka Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 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! ….. Just get into vintage 1:1 model making ButcherBill, Cannonfodder and John_W 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Got plenty vintage-ish airsoft on my walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 (edited) 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 by ButcherBill Egon_247, John_W, DJsnipe and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 (edited) 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 by ButcherBill Rogerborg, Cannonfodder and John_W 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Looking for something simple, and ended up building a "Toon" B24. ButcherBill, DJsnipe and Lozart 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 I'm so envious of the modellers in an faceache page I joined, they put my cack handed efforts to shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Not much airsoft related news or purchases from me lately but here's some more plastic, glue & paint. DJsnipe, Rogerborg and John_W 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Got a little army of my own now, shame they're the wrong scale... lead figures tho. Rogerborg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Another non airsoft build, can you spot the pews? Rogerborg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Rogerborg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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