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Post by cobaltsentinel on Nov 19, 2007 22:14:42 GMT -5
I'm working on trying to find some vehicles to use for my new IG army. I'm trying to get some civilan-style vehicles like police cars to go along with a PDF battle force. What scale should I be looking for? Thanks!
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Post by 9th Company on Nov 20, 2007 7:48:34 GMT -5
I recently converted a rough rider using a Tamiya scale 1/35 kit. The Cadian model was a bit smaller than I would have liked but I still think it looks good. I hope that helps.
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Post by mardaddy on Nov 20, 2007 9:43:40 GMT -5
I'd look for the 1/50-1/48 kits.
Tamiya has some great WWII and some modern 1/48 kits that are closer to the 28mm sizing than 1/35, not sure if there is enough variety in that scale for your purposes, though. And do not count out other mini companies - GZG, Old Crow, DLD Productions, even cardstock models look good if you have the patience to build them up right...
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Post by mardaddy on Nov 20, 2007 9:45:02 GMT -5
Also - diecast. There are a few semi-futuristic "Corgi" or other diecast vehicles out there that are easily converted with a simple disassembly, strip & repaint.
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Post by kommissar on Nov 20, 2007 13:51:07 GMT -5
the tamiya vehicle accessory kits are great for 40k, considering alot of the stuff in 40k is very exaggerated in size.
the actual vehicle kits are alittle big though, they do still work most of the time though.
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Post by cobaltsentinel on Nov 20, 2007 13:57:23 GMT -5
Thanks a bunch everyone! I really appreciate all of the tips!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2007 16:18:45 GMT -5
On average, 40k vehicles tend to be rather unrealisticly small and, as Kommisar said, have exaggerated guns etc.
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Post by Commissar on Nov 20, 2007 17:18:05 GMT -5
Yup, 40K vehicles are unusually small, so I wouldnt really worry bout the size as long as its not a major difference.
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Post by 9th Company on Nov 20, 2007 17:28:04 GMT -5
Yeah I often wondered how 12 men were supposed to fit into a Chimera. I suppose you have a great deal of width when choosing what scale to use when you look at the Banablades size compared to a Leman Russ.
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Post by Commissar on Nov 20, 2007 18:53:15 GMT -5
Well 12 men fit in a chimera easy...they cram in there.
The chimera is only used to get you across no mans land quickly while giving off some cover fire.
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Post by Mabus on Nov 21, 2007 12:17:14 GMT -5
Have any of you guys read "Rebel Winter"? Those Vostroyans practically live in they're Chimeras!
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Post by kommissar on Nov 21, 2007 19:00:30 GMT -5
Have any of you guys read "Rebel Winter"? Those Vostroyans practically live in they're Chimeras! be glad your not in a chimera when theres an ogryn in there too. especially if its chilli night at the mess hall >.< |
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Post by Commissar on Nov 21, 2007 19:44:42 GMT -5
XD LoL.
Thats freakin awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2007 4:37:05 GMT -5
About what scale would be right to make a modified M113 APC count as a Chimera?
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Post by mardaddy on Nov 28, 2007 0:22:23 GMT -5
"Yup, 40K vehicles are unusually small"
"how 12 men were supposed to fit into a Chimera"
Come on, now, guys... the vehicles, just like the models themselves, are only "representations." You do not have to actually cram 10 SM's into a Rhino model or 12 IG into a Chimera model.
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Post by mardaddy on Nov 28, 2007 0:27:48 GMT -5
Regarding the size for the M113, not sure how you can do that without buying the different scale M113's kits you can find (1/32, 1/35, 1/48, 1/50 maybe?), building them up and finding out the the footprint, then comparing it to an actual Chimera footprint.
footprint = front/back/sides measurements; how much area it takes up sitting on the field...
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