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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/03 11:18:39


Post by: endlesswaltz123


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
There's the Seaview from the old Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea show, it has a more sci-fi shape and would need less camouflage then a U Boat.

There's a 40" version

https://www.amazon.com/Voyage-SEAVIEW-Submarine-Moebius-Models/dp/B00171PCQS



And a 14"

https://www.amazon.com/350-Voyage-Bottom-Sea-Seaview/dp/B00283QAEM/ref=pd_all_pref_1?pd_rd_w=5o274&pf_rd_p=e6474b7e-8fb6-4ee2-b5d6-a1da55185fe6&pf_rd_r=FT522P2YYK6YZEMJAVYD&pd_rd_r=d33de48c-7ccf-44d7-93ec-bd31fd0f660a&pd_rd_wg=Z7i1X&pd_rd_i=B00283QAEM&psc=1



Beyond that there's a lot of other possibilities. If you look at my blog I found a helicarrier type toy about 24" that works as some sort of Imperial air transport. Klaus Not Santa is a miracle worker with plastic card and build a whole airship. Toys can also work better than models sometimes since they have more distorted proportions and are better for rough treatment.


Ooooo, this is good. Excellent, will check out your blog as well, cheers mate, you're a gent!


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/03 12:04:27


Post by: Eilif


I don't know their actual dimensions but would a landing craft model be a good place to start? They come in several lengths and scale.

There are also a couple different cheap toy action figure subs. Though they would be more chubby than a U Boat.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/03 12:26:16


Post by: endlesswaltz123


 Eilif wrote:
I don't know their actual dimensions but would a landing craft model be a good place to start? They come in several lengths and scale.

There are also a couple different cheap toy action figure subs. Though they would be more chubby than a U Boat.


I don't mind chubby actually, the reason why I'm not fully sold on the subs idea is because it doesn't look like models would actually be able to walk in corridors due to the width (or lack of). landing craft is a great shout, could just build a roof on it.

Would I be looking at a 1/35 landing craft realistically?


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/03 13:27:42


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


If you find one let me know! I've been looking for a landing craft that could carry a rhino/chimera for a long time.

I have some storage containers I plan to convert... some day.

The Toy thread also has a lot of good ideas.

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/689888.page


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/03 16:21:55


Post by: endlesswaltz123


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
If you find one let me know! I've been looking for a landing craft that could carry a rhino/chimera for a long time.

I have some storage containers I plan to convert... some day.

The Toy thread also has a lot of good ideas.

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/689888.page


A 1/35 Higgins LCM3 looks like it should hold a rhino, the problem seems to be getting hold of the model though. This is all based on the Rhino being 7.5cm wide still, not sure if the measurements I have are the newer model or older model width.

Checking out the toy thread now! Thanks again for your help.


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This should be wide enough for one also

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trumpeter-1-35-00347-U-S-Navy-LCM-3-Landing-Craft/353331384518?epid=2255551242&hash=item52443110c6:gGoAAOSwYvNf5Zxd



Think I've found one, it's a toy but as the convo is happening here about it, here's the link, ships worldwide, and not that bad a price: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMC-1-32-scale-WWII-Higgins-Boat-Landing-Craft-/353374860128?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/03 22:44:02


Post by: cuda1179


A while back BoLS had an article with affordable 1/48 scale U Boats. It was waterline up, and was made of injection molded Polystyrene. At the time I thought of getting one, but never did.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 0028/02/04 06:24:01


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


This article has some information on vehicle kit sizes and scale.

https://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Scale_Model_Kits_for_40K


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/04 09:50:35


Post by: endlesswaltz123


Yeah I read that yesterday, the landing craft model and toy set I think will hold a rhino, when I was saying about it's width of the rhino, it was because I didn't know if those measurements were mk.II or mk.III rhino measurements.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/19 13:24:53


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Rubicon models have a Soviet Stowage kit coming. Should be the right size for all sort of tank dressing.


https://www.facebook.com/rubiconmodels


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Just noticed they have a couple of stowage kits already out. 1/56 so a bit small for 40k stuff (though technically the right size, 40k stuff is usually exaggerated).



https://rubiconmodels.co.uk/products/allied-stowage-set-1

https://rubiconmodels.co.uk/products/280022-german-stowage-set-1

https://rubiconmodels.co.uk/products/280089-commonwealth-stowage-set-1

https://rubiconmodels.co.uk/products/284096-citroen-traction-avante-11cv-stowage-set





New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/19 13:58:15


Post by: Tyranid Horde


The tarps and stowage bags would all fit really well onto some Leman Russes or similar Imperium tanks. Nice spot.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/19 16:00:17


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Tyranid Horde wrote:
The tarps and stowage bags would all fit really well onto some Leman Russes or similar Imperium tanks. Nice spot.


I wish I could take the credit but some guy named Blanche recommended using WWII kits to dress up 40k kits back in the 80s



New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/23 06:45:08


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Incoming Huey from Rubicon.

There's other Hueys out there of course but this is 1/56 so more or less the right scale for 28mm.


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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/24 04:49:22


Post by: Mousemuffins


needs to come with appropriate cockpit decals.



New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/24 05:27:43


Post by: BobtheInquisitor


That’s amazing. Almost worth buying a chopper just for the joke.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/02/27 12:44:35


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Incoming 1/35 German heavy tank, the Rammtiger

https://www.facebook.com/DasWerkModels

Apparently an urban war design considered for the Elefant tank.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VK_4501_(P)


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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/03/01 07:58:14


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Oh my gosh.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS6TKL2/ref=sspa_dk_detail_8



1/72 but diesel punk heaven



Plastic too!

EDIT - looks about 15cm/6 inches.

https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Victory-357-Hawk.html



New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/03/01 16:12:24


Post by: Fenriswulf


Even at 1/72 you could still probably easily shove an Orc into that. Damn, that looks amazing!


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/03/01 18:28:33


Post by: Theophony


Looks very AdMechy to me


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/03/02 10:06:55


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


According to Amazon:

"approximately 6 inches long , 3 inches wide, 2 inches high"


So... maybe.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/03/02 13:22:56


Post by: Tyranid Horde


That's a lovely model, seems to be quite hard to find in Europe though!


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/03/02 13:41:00


Post by: Theophony


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
According to Amazon:

"approximately 6 inches long , 3 inches wide, 2 inches high"


So... maybe.


That's what she said


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/04/04 07:03:47


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


I missed this but apparently venerable mail-order/internet retailer Squadron is out of business as of January

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235087164-squadron-models-closed-after-53-years/

http://www.squadron.com/

Store Close for Renovation

Thank you for your business and your patience.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/04/05 09:14:43


Post by: Theophony


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
I missed this but apparently venerable mail-order/internet retailer Squadron is out of business as of January

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235087164-squadron-models-closed-after-53-years/

http://www.squadron.com/

Store Close for Renovation

Thank you for your business and your patience.

It’s says for renovation, so hopefully they reopen quickly. With the pandemic it is a great time for some small businesses to reinvent/rejuvenate themselves as the foot traffic is slow anyway.


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Never mind, read the link


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/04/05 13:18:12


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Yeah apparently they had a 70% off sale (which I missed ) and then went dark.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/05/14 15:24:06


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Incoming from Rubicon models.

Imperial Guard Troop trucks!

Would you like to know more?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raupenschlepper_Ost

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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/05/14 15:27:06


Post by: Ian Sturrock


Those are really cool. I feel like someone should make a fleet of the ones that have a greenhouse on the back, so they can go to war with Reaper's Gazebo


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/05/14 15:46:59


Post by: Pyroalchi


They look great. I had an idea to build a minethrower like the german Skorpion and considered modifying a Manticore so far. But the Raupenschlepper might fit even better


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/05/16 16:41:08


Post by: Perfect Organism


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Would you like to know more?

Sadly, it might be a little small for IG. While they are about equivalent to 1/56 in height, they are more like 1/35 in width, so unless these things have been squashed to match 'heroic' proportions, the doors, seats, etc. will be too thin to look right next to 40k stuff. On the other hand, 40k vehicles have ridiculous and impractical proportions anyway, so as long as you paint the windows so you can't see inside, they might look OK.

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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/05/27 23:02:25


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Some news about Squadron models

http://www.squadron.com/

We are excited to announce that squadron.com will be returning, under new ownership and management! Squadron will be back!!!


As most of you know, MMD-Squadron Holdings, LLC (The parent company of squadron.com and Military Model Distributors) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy earlier this year. After 53 years of providing a place for modelers around the world to purchase their new and most favorite models and supplies, the end looked like it was upon us. This was a travesty we could not let happen!
Knot Models is a hobby merchandiser founded in 2016 that primarily does business in the Amazon Marketplace. Knot Models was founded by Chris Decker, a 20 year industry veteran who has built up and sold both hobby retailers and manufacturing companies over the years. Some of you might be familiar with Trident Hobbies, which became FreeTimeHobbies.com, and the model lines, Midship Models and Yankee Modelworks. Chris founded or was instrumental in bringing these lines to the marketplace.

In April of 2021, Knot Models purchased the business assets of MMD-Squadron holdings from the bankruptcy court in Texas. We have been working tirelessly since then to rebuild and replace the systems that squadron.com needs to operate. We have also been working to source inventory from manufacturers and distributors around the world. Our goal is to relaunch squadron.com in early June of 2021 with over 15,000 products available for you to purchase!

As we get closer to our launch date and have more details, we will be sending out more information. We are excited and eager to join you in this new chapter of Squadron.com!


Until then, Happy Modeling!

Chris Decker


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/06/02 14:33:11


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


A couple more incoming from Rubicon. As mentioned their vehicles will look small next to 40k vehicles, esp the French Renalt tank, so you might want to seek out 1/35 scale ones for 40k. But with more WWI figures on the way these might be of interest.

And the bike in the stowage set really tempts me.

https://www.facebook.com/rubiconmodels/

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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/06/21 15:16:39


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


From Oldmate's thread on making Imperial Jets, two Airfix early Cold War British jets. Great looking designs that can work for 40k.

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/780745.page

Not new kits per se, but new to me.



https://smile.amazon.com/Airfix-A09182-Gloster-Military-Plastic/dp/B018G91MSK/ref=sr_1_3



https://smile.amazon.com/Airfix-A06107-Havilland-Vampire-Aircraft/dp/B08W9MBBJ1/ref=sr_1_2

And to go with them, Hasegawa has a whole line of 1/48 aircraft weapons.



https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0017TDD0W/?coliid=I1ILJM7SW0PLG1&colid=1AQNEF7RBO6IS&psc=1


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/06/21 15:26:08


Post by: Wha-Mu-077


I sense a Dakkajet conversion


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/08/05 07:30:08


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Squadron (US model site) seems back up with good prices and selection. Haven't tried the new site but it's worth a look.

https://www.squadron.com/


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/08/16 20:59:28


Post by: Easy E


Didn't the Krieg have a siege drill at one point? Put them in a regiment together!


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/08/16 21:37:40


Post by: Stormonu




With that sort of logic, why haven't we seen Valkyries with buzzsaws hanging below them in a manner similar to those seen in The World is Not Enough?


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/08/16 22:22:13


Post by: Theophony




Needs a tank commander waiving around a mace or hammer so you can drive closer to bash them with it.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/08/17 08:19:46


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Theophony wrote:


Needs a tank commander waiving around a mace or hammer so you can drive closer to bash them with it.



Build for agriculture and excavation, the Cornu Unum engineering vehicle served honorably if anonymously in the rear echelons of the Imperial Guard digging trenches, clearing forests and breaking down wreckage. Until Waaagh Bashskullz broke the lines at the siege of Rylos when they were swiftly redeployed in a desperate counter assault against his 'Bashzerker' shock troops.

Their success in breaking the Green Skin onslaught led to a reclassification of the vehicle as the Cornu Unum Close Support Tank and use of it soon spread through the subsector.

Nonetheless some veteran tank commanders were slow to adapt to the new paradigm.

"Drive me farther" Tank Commander Enos Coussum is reported to have said "I want to shoot them with my gun!"


Hrm not saying I'm going to do this... but there are some nice Gundam chainsaws out there.



https://www.ebay.com/itm/393477555048?epid=2255451116&hash=item5b9d170368:g:q5cAAOSwU3dhBqeF


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/09/01 08:28:08


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Incoming from Takom models, 2 Flak fortresses (1/350 scale) and a naval gun turret at 1/35. Plus a zeppelin at 1/350 for anyone looking to do AI or AT squats

Titanicus and Epic scale is around 1/285 so these should work.

https://www.facebook.com/TAKOM-354803674728188/


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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/09/01 08:33:30


Post by: Shadow Walker


BT-74 basically screams 40k. The only thing I am not sure if it is more IG or more Orky creation.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/11/04 19:44:49


Post by: endlesswaltz123


Not a historical model at all, but I picked up one of these recently from a Smyths Toy store with the idea of converting it into a floating water/sump barge/settlement - inspiration will be megaton on top of rivet city from fallout 3. Anyway, cheap as chips (£17.99) and a fair bit of space to work with - 75cm long.



https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-cars/diecast-cars-and-playsets/aircraft-carrier/p/165379





New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/11/19 20:46:48


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Incoming from Miniart Models, a very cool 3 wheeler pick up.

https://www.facebook.com/miniart.models/

Just the thing for a grimdark farm or factory.

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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/11/19 20:48:00


Post by: Wha-Mu-077


-wowie that photoshop on the box art is terrible.

But the thing itself looks quite interesting and unique.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2021/11/19 21:02:37


Post by: Joyboozer


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Incoming from Miniart Models, a very cool 3 wheeler pick up.

https://www.facebook.com/miniart.models/

Just the thing for a grimdark farm or factory.

I never realised how much I wanted to be able to drive a wheel barrow until just now, this vehicle is a work of genius!


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/02/02 22:02:21


Post by: Not Online!!!


Question, i am scouring the Internet once again for model kits, does anyone have a good sized helicopter kit to convert into a Chinork?


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/02/03 05:54:39


Post by: Vulcan


That might be tricky.

The obvious candidate, a 1/48 scale Chinook, is currently only being produced by one manufacturer, and they're charging $70 bucks for it. You might luck out and find an older kit in a hobby store, though.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/02/03 06:50:33


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Not Online!!! wrote:
Question, i am scouring the Internet once again for model kits, does anyone have a good sized helicopter kit to convert into a Chinork?


There are some fat and chunky Chinook style helicopters out there from the various GI Joe-like toys.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=toy+army+helicopter&crid=AREP89TYVQ45&sprefix=toy+army+helicopte%2Caps%2C237&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

https://www.amazon.com/JOYIN-Transport-Helicopter-Motorcycle-Accessories/dp/B08BL79FCN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=AREP89TYVQ45&keywords=toy+army+helicopter&qid=1643870975&sprefix=toy+army+helicopte%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-3



New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/02/03 10:24:58


Post by: Pacific


What about a 1/48 Osprey Kit? Think if you covered up the windows or did something with the cabin and orkified it that might look good. The kit is very reasonably priced too.



https://www.emodels.co.uk/italeri-1-48-bell-boeing-v-22-osprey-2622-plastic-model-kit.html


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/02/03 21:34:12


Post by: Not Online!!!


Bit large , Scale converter dass 35,4 cm long.

But it would certainly work.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/04/29 10:28:02


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Once again Takom is making all our dreams come true.

https://www.facebook.com/TAKOM-354803674728188

The 1/35 Typhoon K looks perfect for the Ash Wastes, the 1/35 siege gun just needs a winged skull to fit into the 40k universe. And that 1/16 scale tank... superheavy?

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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/04/29 11:12:04


Post by: Miguelsan


I've seen that Howitzer around before. I have to restrain myself everytime it shows up.

M.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/04/29 13:11:08


Post by: Pyroalchi


It was likely already mentioned, but something I would love to see from some crazy hobbyist:
https://www.glow2b.de/view.php?sku=1539999


... it's 1/35... 160 cm long... That would be a cool terrain piece. Imagine a battle of two infantry armies literally ON an imperial siege gun


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/04/29 14:14:51


Post by: Alpharius


I...might have that model...

Not sure how well it scales with GW 30K/40K, past, present and future though.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/07/29 17:40:55


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Oi! Oi! Oi!

Ever wonder what would have happened if, instead of turning south towards the Philippines and Indonesia (necessitating the attack on Pearl Harbor), Imperial Japan instead turned North towards Mongolia and Siberia?

Takom is making all your dreams come true!

https://www.facebook.com/TAKOM-354803674728188/

The O I superheavy tank was a proposed Japanese superheavy to counter Soviet tanks in the East after Japan lost a border war between Mongolia and Manchuria in 1939.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/O-I_super-heavy_tank

(O for Ooki of course! And I for one)

It was scrapped however when the government signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviets (which amazing held until late 1945) and decided to go with a southern strategy instead of a northern one.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_of_Khalkhin_Gol

Now there were reasons to go south instead of north besides Japan losing the border war (Indonesian oil fields, the need to secure the islands around Japan to prevent allied bombing, rivalry between the navy and army, anti colonial sentiment) but it is an interesting what if.

What if Japan had invaded the Soviet Union after Germany did and postponed the war with America, Britain, France and the Netherlands for another day? Siberia is HUGE of course, but the Soviets were in no position to fight a two front war and it would have kept an isolationist America out of the war at least a bit longer. The European allies would have also drained more strength from their Asian colonies (including India) to fight Germany and maybe left them more vulnerable to independence movements and/or Japanese invasion.

Ah hindsight.

Anyway, new 1/35 never-build superheavy incoming.









New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/08/17 18:09:58


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


A new contender enters the arena!

https://www.bordermodel.com/en

https://www.facebook.com/Border-Model-339312286698433/

A brand new series from Border Model! Elegy of the Red Empire! A product from games and reverie, a combination of reality and sci-fi! We designed a brand new look! Paint Free & Cement Free adopted! And the red light group with touch switch!
BC001 Soviet Apocalypse Tank!


1/35 snap tight, no paint, diesel punk Soviet tank!

With the promise of more to come!

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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/08/17 18:33:37


Post by: godswildcard


I...I need that monstrosity in my life...

Krieg super-heavy line breaker incoming...

Although that sweet, SWEET O-I looks awesome, too....


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/08/17 18:41:07


Post by: kodos


Marauder Battle Tank for Firefight

that model can be used for so many things


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/08/17 19:15:25


Post by: ProfSrlojohn


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
A new contender enters the arena!

https://www.bordermodel.com/en

https://www.facebook.com/Border-Model-339312286698433/

A brand new series from Border Model! Elegy of the Red Empire! A product from games and reverie, a combination of reality and sci-fi! We designed a brand new look! Paint Free & Cement Free adopted! And the red light group with touch switch!
BC001 Soviet Apocalypse Tank!


1/35 snap tight, no paint, diesel punk Soviet tank!

With the promise of more to come!




Soviet Power Supreme


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/08/18 20:52:23


Post by: BobtheInquisitor


Will that be available through normal retail channels? Any mention of the price?


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/08/18 21:36:19


Post by: Mentlegen324


 ProfSrlojohn wrote:
 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
A new contender enters the arena!

https://www.bordermodel.com/en

https://www.facebook.com/Border-Model-339312286698433/

A brand new series from Border Model! Elegy of the Red Empire! A product from games and reverie, a combination of reality and sci-fi! We designed a brand new look! Paint Free & Cement Free adopted! And the red light group with touch switch!
BC001 Soviet Apocalypse Tank!


1/35 snap tight, no paint, diesel punk Soviet tank!

With the promise of more to come!




Soviet Power Supreme


It's even got Kirov AIrships in the background.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/08/19 01:39:51


Post by: Miguelsan


Hell March noises intensify.

M.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/08/19 06:45:07


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Will that be available through normal retail channels? Any mention of the price?


You literally know as much as I do.

Possibly more since I never played Command and Conquer and didn't get the reference.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2022/10/18 14:26:42


Post by: Eilif


Wow, those are really cool.
The prices aren't bad either.

I dreamed of building an IG superheavy from a 1/35 Maus for years. Something like this, but cleaner:
https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/311776-.html?m=2
Maybe someday, especially seeing what the comparative prices are. There's a couple of good superheavy options at that site.

At the very end of this video, there's a size comparison between a trio of supertanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9dZMLzVXvU


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/02/03 10:02:51


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Some incoming from Takom in various scales.

I was excited about the gun truck till I saw it was 1/72 But I know there are 1/35 version out there.


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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/02/03 10:05:10


Post by: Not Online!!!


I can reccoment the Krup 21 Cm mörser, i already own it and it works well for being a medusa or basilisk.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/02/04 02:05:24


Post by: cuda1179


Always good to see another source for mk V tanks. I wonder if they are just retooling the old Emhar one?


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/05/13 14:42:09


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Takom is once again exploring the outer reaches of stuff you never knew you wanted.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057593795167

M29 Weasel (tracked vehicle for sand and snow)
HMS Hood turret
Kamaz Typhoon Russian MRAP

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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/05/13 22:03:58


Post by: Scottywan82


Oh, dang. I want that M29.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/05/14 17:42:35


Post by: Tsagualsa


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Takom is once again exploring the outer reaches of stuff you never knew you wanted.



Tanks for pointing out Takom, their lineup is refreshingly and intriguingly weird


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/05/14 17:44:47


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


I'm really tempted by the Typhoon, it looks big and boxy but isn't so well known it looks out of place on a table.

Of course as a recent Russian platform most pictures of it online are being blown up in the Ukraine


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/10/10 12:27:19


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Some other finds. The Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Light Armored Vehicle has been around in 1/35 for a while but I just saw it in 1/48. It looks brutal and near future but is not too well known. Not sure which would scale better for the table, guess I better buy both

And also something a bit fun for historical modelers.

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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/10/10 13:50:56


Post by: kodos


Are they available again?
Looking for one for years now but almost impossible to get

And 1/48 works for smaller vehicles while the 1/35 one will be Rhino size


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2023/10/10 15:33:34


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Saw it on US ebay today. Marco Polo Hobbies IIRC


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Link to the one I saw

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202346266279

$23


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2024/08/22 16:09:36


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Been a while but Squadron.com just showed off some upcoming models and these looked interesting.

https://squadron.com/pre-orders/


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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2024/08/22 16:34:11


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Oh another one!

Because GW weapons are so oversized I find 1/35 guns can work, in fact they look a bit puny and thin.

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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2024/08/23 00:47:54


Post by: Miguelsan


I want that Kirov sooooooo bad.

M.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2024/08/23 02:12:02


Post by: cuda1179


Oh, wow. The Flying Flapjack is one of my favorite aircraft of all time.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2024/08/23 04:34:39


Post by: Snord


What a great thread. I used to do conversions of historical kits into WK40k models. And add parts from historical kits to WH40k models. This threat is giving me a strong nostalgia kick...

I found this one (which has probably already been mentioned). A weird combination of pre-war French tracks and suspension and a German-inspired turret - and it was actually put into production. The FW Macharius bears more than a passing resemblance.




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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2024/08/24 11:47:24


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Some more treasures from Squadron's preorders

https://squadron.com/pre-orders/

Including the long-awaited tactical tuk-tuk


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New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2024/08/25 03:16:24


Post by: Irbis


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Because GW weapons are so oversized I find 1/35 guns can work, in fact they look a bit puny and thin.

I find it hilarious that supposedly 'ukrainian' pack has zero actual ukrainian weapons. Instead, 2/3 of it is Russian (ancient) stuff plus a handful of NATO weapons picked without any logic or consistency. Oh, and Nazi germany MG42 machine gun because why the hell not. Judging by the company other offerings, feels like they had some intern copy paste weapons from other boxes they make as a quick cash grab without putting in any actual work. Just grab Soviet weapon box, at least it will be internally consistent and look like actual gear instead of mishmash of stuff spanning good 90+ years.

Also, very big chunk of that 'chevron transfer sheet' is nazi insignia in (paper thin) disguise, so I really wouldn't pick it up, never mind actually apply it to minis. For example:



On the left, emblem of 2nd SS Panzer Division 'Das Reich'. On the middle/right, the exact same emblem (Wolfsangel, widely used by neonazi groups) combined with another nazi symbol, Sonnenrad (Black Sun) to double down, as used by multiple units, most 'famous' being 3rd Assault Brigade and 12th Special Operations Brigade.

There are dozen of similar examples on this sheet, so I'll list only the egregious one that became infamous recently - here, emblem of SS-Sturmbrigade Dirlewanger:



And here, 3rd Assault Company of the 2nd Assault Infantry Battalion, 3rd AB:



Notice any similarities? For the record, in case someone is unaware, Dirlewanger Brigade was one of the most bestial, unhinged, and blatantly war criminal unit of Waffen SS, so much so even other SS units thought these men are deranged monsters, responsible for over 250.000 civilian deaths all over Europe. And in said 3rd Assault Brigade, virtually every company/battalion uses logo of some SS unit, so many in fact they had to dig really deep and even such obscure and short lived formations as 32nd SS Volunteer Grenadier Division were used as patrons:



1st Assault Infantry Battalion, 3rd AB:



Etc, etc, I could give dozens of such examples (including my favorite one, UAV pilot unit "Luftwaffe" of the 129th territorial defense brigade) but you already should get the idea:





New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2024/08/25 06:37:24


Post by: Jadenim


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Some more treasures from Squadron's preorders

https://squadron.com/pre-orders/

Including the long-awaited tactical tuk-tuk



My brain read that last one as “Happy CIWS” and now I want it to have google eyes and a big smile painted on it.


New historical model kits for possible use in 40K @ 2024/08/25 07:31:56


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Jadenim wrote:

My brain read that last one as “Happy CIWS” and now I want it to have google eyes and a big smile painted on it.


In case anyone is wondering it is a "close in weapons system" a radar linked gattling gun to shoot down incoming missiles.

Irbis wrote:
Also, very big chunk of that 'chevron transfer sheet' is nazi insignia in (paper thin) disguise, so I really wouldn't pick it up, never mind actually apply it to minis.


Oof, I would not have included it if I'd seen that.

I would not be shocked if some Ukrainian units are using (ahem) World War II German insignia. The Azov brigade for example are known to be Neo Nazis.

(Which in no way justifies the Russian invasion!)

Apparently, in addition to any appeal the Neo Nazis have among Ukrainians, the Nazis are seen by some as the main force that opposed Soviet/Russian imperialism.