We have a lot of converters on the site so it seems like a good idea to share our resources for the minor items which are so useful in converting models.
So, please send in your links for suppliers of the following items:
Official GW Bitz
Conversion parts for GW models
Non-GW conversion parts such as; Heads and helmets, Weapons, Decals, Terrain bits (doors, lampposts, etc.), Diorama and detailing parts (oil drums, sandbags, ammo boxes,) Bases
Please post in this thread.
Include the URL and a short description, like this
http://www.underthecouch.net Rare models, Space Hulk parts and models, and a few bits for 40k and fantasy, war at sea, star wars and commissions - No longer selling
http://www.thecombatcompany.com Flames of War, Gale force 9, heaps of tools and terrain, Warmachine, LotR, Pig Iron products, Warlands and Rezolution 2175AD
Skullcraft Basing
http://www.skullcrafts.com/index.htm A variety of all-in-one kits -- summer, winter, Steampunk, SF coming soon. Contains everything you need to decorate several dozen standard 25-30mm bases.
Edit: These guys seem to have gone out of business.
eMagnets (UK)
www.e-magnetsuk.com
All kinds and sizes of magnets. Very useful for making swappable weapons and arms, etc. See tutorials in the Articles.
Shorpy is more a source for inspiration and reference. It's a collection of photos from WWII to the American Civil War. Useful when you're making some Mad Mek or Imperial Guard machine and need a reference that isn't too modern.
When you're trying to figure out how to get two strange things to stick together check out This To That The Internet Gluing Resource. Doesn't always have what you're looking for, and doesn't have options for multiple different types of plastics, but it's a good start for those days when you're trying to figure out how to stick leather to glass.
Gauss Boys is a supplier of neodymium magnets in many, many sizes, ranging from the size of a pinhead to a hockey puck sized nightmare that can screw up a computer from over a meter away.
Shapeways is a service that allows you to upload and order prints of 3D models. There's a few bits of 40K compatible stuff like this set of spare Killa Kan weapons made by yours truly.
Lead Shot Ballast (UK)
http://www.leadshotballast.co.uk/ Bulk lead shot, assorted sizes 0.8 to 1.45mm rounds suitable for filling bases to weight them. You can order any quantity from under 100 grams to 40Kg or more.
Itar’s Workshop (USA) 15mm, 28mm
http://www.itarsworkshop.com/catalog/ Terrain pieces and detailing pieces for Ancient (Alien?) Mediaeval, WW2 (15mm Flames of War) and SF settings. All cast in resin.
Sylmasta (UK)
http://www.sylmasta.com/ Resins for casting, Green Stuff, Brown Stuff and other putties, adhesives such as superglue and Araldite, and tools.
For terrain/landscaping, check out http://www.hirstarts.com He makes silicone molds, so you can cast your own plaster bricks and such. It's well worth a look.
Time to go to the neighborhood craft store (AC Moore, Michael's) because the Halloween stuff is out for sale.
If you look through the seasonal racks you will find skulls of all sizes, along with other interesting bits, that are perfect for conversions or terrain work AND don't usually cost much.
For an extensive selection of historical models and Aftermarket stuff check out Squadron.com. Fair prices, great service and a massive assembly of 1/35 (among all other scales) manufacturers. I used to do alot of ordering through them after my local hobby shop went out of business and never had any difficulty getting what i needed.
PistolePete
I´ve found Hasegawa´s 1/48 Luftwaffepilot figures & equipment set really useful for Space marine Conversions. Great oil drums, the bomb dolly is full of potential and the air to air rockets are just the right size to make all the missile launchers(well 6) you could wish for!
http://www.armorama.com/ - Armorama, arguably the best ground vehicle modeling website ever - although some people prefer the simplicity of http://www.missing-lynx.com. Both places have massive forums and very prolific contributors, both in terms of research material and model photos. Also, http://www.planetarmor.com and http://www.planetfigure.com are definitely worth visiting. Sculpting threads by people like Andreas Heinz are really a must see.
Some of the vehicles are too small to really be used in 40K, but the larger vehicles which are listed on the TOP LEFT are just about right for SM vehicle use.
Thunderwolf options. Originally posted by fasterthanlight here
Paulson Games
Also sold separatly. Each wolf is a 6 part resin model, comes unpainted and unassembled. Resin calvary bases and saddles with armored leg sets are included (not currently pictured) Monsterous riding wolf may be built without the saddle if desired. Does not include a full rider, only the rider legs are included so you will need to add the upper body from your favorite line of miniatures.
Decent variety of 28MM miniatures if you think about making a highly custom Guardsmen regiment or want some bits to diversify an Ork Warband; any creative idea you might have you might get the stuff here.
Here is an extensive list of non-GW miniature manufacturers, listed alphabetically in the categories Fantasy, SciFi and Historical/Pulp. More important companies (my choice) are written in bold letters.
There's a company that makes some great alternate magazines for bolters and such, but it escapes me right now. Hopefully someone can fill in the blank.
Ramshackle, I love them so much. Such cheap nice orky vehicles bursting with character even if lacking in the detail depart. Though their casting system is a bit dodgy sometimes.
If you like very fine display stuff, here's your supplier. Nice prices from a lot of companies. A lot of busts and dioramas as well as display bases and display basing kits.
Most of the others have been already put or are wargame specific (See below).
A few nice miniature ranges from small game suppliers. Some of them make nice monster/character/specialist subs if you like variety. Also some make nice display miniatures. Or if your even burgeoning to start a small time game.
Hell Dorado: fantasy stuff mostly. Though dominated by their awesomely scary demon range. That One Of Wrath would make a mighty Bloodthirster and that Succubus a pretty cool herald of Tzeenntch. Though never forget their other factions too. They have quite a bit of character too.
Bane Legions: A very nice range filled with very some very good WHF monster subs as well a a very good KOS sub that looks quite suspiciously like the FW one only with a chaotic bra. No inspiration there methinks.
I apologise for any repeats on suppliers. I had a fast look through the thread but I might have missed a few.
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Fenris Games (UK)
http://www.fenrisgames.com Resin bases and cut-to-order transparent and plastic bases.
God, there's some cheap plastic bases. I know where I'm getting bases for any further armies I might start.
Hi there, you seem to know where to get a heck of a lot of stuff. I was wondering if you had any idea where to find 28 scale tools like hammers, drills, ratchets and wrenches etc?
these might be a bit out of scale but still usable...try lego stuff... these might work and they have quiet a big range of tools nowadays...ebay will be your easiest way of getting just the bitz i think...
Anvil Industries
http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/ An excellent range of not bolters, shotguns and accessories for them to include scopes, silencers and underslung grenade launchers as well as other conversion bits. They also have Steam Lords which are pretty good looking not Marines.
Defiance Games
http://www.defiancegames.com/ Upstart company with Colonial Marine looking minis already out, bugs about to come out, and probably more IG stand in minis coming down the pipe in the future.
For UK convertors, these eBay stores are my go-to sources for GW bitz, I've ordered from them all numerous times with no problems. Most will generally be a bit short on xenos parts, but you can't have everything eh.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Valhalla-Gaming - HUEG stock of Marine bitz, and has reasonable amounts of Guard parts semi-regularly, but I primarily shop here because he does FW bitz, and restocks on new FW stuff fairly often. Always ships really quickly as well.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bmfbits - another hefty stock of Marine bitz, typically I check here if my other regulars don't have what I'm after in that regard.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/the-bitz-store - loads of stuff on this one, a broader range too, including xenos parts stocked on a semi-regular basis, decent range of Warhammer Fantasy bitz as well.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/From-Fire-and-Flame - less useful for bitz this one, as it's a pain to navigate, but it's absolutely awash with OOP minis from almost every GW range, and you occasionally run across a good deal on some secondhand minis which is always a bonus.
buildings, fences barrels, 1:56 scale or 28mm and cheap too.
barn £15
church£18
and much more tents are near the bottom of the page and i mite be tempted with these, zombie camping theme
tho for some reason it wont let post any more pics... hmmmmmm
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Veteran Sergeant wrote: There's a company that makes some great alternate magazines for bolters and such, but it escapes me right now. Hopefully someone can fill in the blank.
this one building (2 choices) is 42.50 euro's + 6.86 tax + 12.95(E.U)-24.95 (U.S)shipping =£62.31(E.U)
were some card, free + set of snap of blades £1, cheap coving paste £2-3, pva£1-2 and bicarb soda £1 and you can make as many as you like really
(Mix coving paste, with bicarb and thickish pva. till you get a thick whip texture. apply then when left can be carved into when dryish sets really hard if done right NO JOKE)
Austech/Foamular
www.austech.com.au
Solid foam sheets for any bases (actually, pretty much anything depending on how creative you are)
Say you are a model maker and they give you a cheaper price.
I cant get enough of the stuff over at wargamesbakery. Some of their bases are insane - dice coming out of the earth!?! You've gotta be in the UK to get stuff from them tho, so im alright!
WargamesBakery (28mm) - UK http://www.wargamesbakery.co.uk/index.html Resin bases for round stuff ive got loads of these! (40k, necromunda etc), square stuff (WFB etc) and DS/Round Edged stuff (Warmachine etc) ive got even more of these than i have round ones!
Interestingly they do dramatic hero base packs (2 or 3 bases) and unit base sets (5 or 10 bases) - nice idea!
Scenery kits and very good conversion parts - parapets, industrial barrels, shields, doors, traffic cones, tank traps, you name it...
noneoftheabove0 wrote: Anvil Industries
http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/ An excellent range of not bolters, shotguns and accessories for them to include scopes, silencers and underslung grenade launchers as well as other conversion bits. They also have Steam Lords which are pretty good looking not Marines.
Just want to echo this post; I've had lots of cool kit from Anvil Industry and I'm really pleased with their service as well.
http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/
It is in the same family of materials as MDF, but being LDF it is lighter and can be cut with hand tools more readily. It is more durable than card stock (not quite as stiff as press board, but it won't delaminate on you). One of the cool things is as shown in the video, you can shape it into simple and compound curves very easily. Once shaped (and dried) give it a few coats with an enamel primer to seal it against moisture and then you can paint with regular acrylics.
Comes in 1/32, 1/16, 3/32 and 1/8" thicknesses - which is a pretty good range for terrain building. I use it for a lot of detail stuff and organic shapes, it is a good option for those who don't have the capabilities to heat form thicker plastics.
Bitz-Glaxy (28mm)
http://stores.ebay.ie/Bitz-Galaxy 40k & fantasy bits and accessories
Considerably cheaper marine helms than I've found elsewher. Browsing through their other stuff, it doesn't seem cheap, but offset by good international shipping rate for multiple items.
"Combined Shipping Cost on Bits:
Australia - 1st Bit $1.50 All Bits After the 1st are FREE
International - 1st Bit $4.00 All Bits After the 1st are FREE"
Rio Grande is a good place to pick up some tools and materials for conversion. I've found jewelers saws, files, pliers, tweezers, and drill tools here for very fine detailing.
Fair prices, great service and a massive assembly of 1/35 manufacturers. I used to do alot of ordering through them after my local hobby shop went out of business and never had any difficulty getting what i needed.
Any recommendations on 28 - 30 mm 1900-1950 weapon bits for regular 40k Guardsmen? especially Mauser bolt action rifle bits? (with and without arms) please
So far the closest things I saw is Anarchy (can't remember the exact name) but the site presents Parabellum pistol, MauserC96 pistol (Autopistols), MP-40 (I dont think this is a good Autogun afterall), and MG40 (Heavy bolter/Heavy Stubber?) but no classic Mauser bolt action rifle presented there yet.
As it is a large model, Tamiya spray cans would be a good option allowing you to create a smooth, multi-pattern camouflage design quickly and easily.
However the point of this thread is not to offer advice but to post useful information.
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Lone Cat wrote: Any recommendations on 28 - 30 mm 1900-1950 weapon bits for regular 40k Guardsmen? especially Mauser bolt action rifle bits? (with and without arms) please
So far the closest things I saw is Anarchy (can't remember the exact name) but the site presents Parabellum pistol, MauserC96 pistol (Autopistols), MP-40 (I dont think this is a good Autogun afterall), and MG40 (Heavy bolter/Heavy Stubber?) but no classic Mauser bolt action rifle presented there yet.
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/dynath Loads of powered and chain weapons (scythes, tonfas etc). Accessories for Angry marines (like powerfist arms giving the finger and a 'power sack of doorknobs' ). Some helms and shoulderpads suitable for marines.
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/grimdarkbits Models for discontinued GW specialist games. ‘Modern’ Epic models such as 6mm centurions. Torpedoes and ships for use in BFG (mainly Ork, Imperials and Tyranids). Some 28 mm models as well like heavy mortars (Ork Lobbas) and kombi weapons.
I recommend any High Grade Gundam models for Mechanicus or Tau robot/mecha conversion as a base or for the bits. They are cheap and are good quality injection molded plastic and you don't need to worry about the internal skeleton of Master Grade.
Anyone know if it's possible to get sprues of weapons (sci fi/ Cold War/ modern), without the figures? I have a dream of a Japanese armoured samurai equipped with heavy machine gun or laser cannon... or is my best bet green stuff and brass tubing?
Tau weapons in general might work pretty well . Found this on ebay by searching for "tau burst cannon". There were a few other 3rd party variations that came up as well.
I didn't spot Spellcrow in the list (or might have missed it).
Spellcrow (28mm)
http://www.spellcrow.com/ Bits for not-Nurgle, not-Slaneesh, not-CSM, not-Eldar, not-Space Marines, not-Orks and not-Guard. Furthermore some Fantasy stuff, bases and tools.
Been poking around online lately for Feudal-era Japanese minis (mostly with a view to cobble them together with some necromunda stuff, but if I found, say a particularly nice plain old historical mini, I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at it...), had limited success, and was wondering if there were any bits boffins who might be able to point me in the right direction? Extra McBogus points if you can find me stuff that's based in Japan, so I don't have to order from the other side of the world! Cheers!
Hi, I am new here. Always stumbled over this forum so I could not help myself but sign up.
I don’t know about Japanese minies yet, sorry. These days I’m all about cultists. Got my self several boxes (anvil, victoria, frostgrave, gw, ...) to build my own squad.
I was wondering if you guys have any idea where to get small little chaos symbols like the cultists in the 5men gw-cultist box are wearing for fashion
I’d handcraft them myself out of plastic card but these need to be like really tiny.. I then thought about pop up punches to do the cutting work for me. but I found only motives of butterflies and flowers, no chaos stars nor at least a 8 point star.
Anyonegot an idea or discovered someone who is moldin something like this?
Monchmull wrote: Hi, I am new here. Always stumbled over this forum so I could not help myself but sign up.
I don’t know about Japanese minies yet, sorry. These days I’m all about cultists. Got my self several boxes (anvil, victoria, frostgrave, gw, ...) to build my own squad.
I was wondering if you guys have any idea where to get small little chaos symbols like the cultists in the 5men gw-cultist box are wearing for fashion
I’d handcraft them myself out of plastic card but these need to be like really tiny.. I then thought about pop up punches to do the cutting work for me. but I found only motives of butterflies and flowers, no chaos stars nor at least a 8 point star.
Anyonegot an idea or discovered someone who is moldin something like this?
Thanks
I think this is what you are looking for, small chaos symbols in metal.