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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

Examples:
Hasslefree Miniatures (28mm)
http://www.hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/range.php?range_id=39
Heads, helmets, mediaeval, modern and SF weapons, decals, bases.
Weapons are chunky, heroic design.

Pig Iron Productions (28mm)
http://www.pig-iron-productions.com/
SF heads and weapons.
Heads fit well on IG and SM models.

The Assault Group (28mm)
http://www.theassaultgroup.co.uk/store/home.php?cat=23
Mediaeval, WW2 and ultra-modern weapons, equipment and helmets.

Accurate Armour (1/35)
http://www.accurate-armour.com/showaaproducts.cfm?category=4&subcategory=33
Jerry cans, tow cables, stores, equipment and accessories.
Perfect scale for adding to 1/35 or GW AFV kits.

All suppliers recommended should be 28mm or 1/35th scale, for 40K and WHFB.

As the thread gets too long I will collate the info and make it into an article.

Litko Systems
http://www.litkoaero.com/
Bases of all shapes and sizes including custom.
Space Corridors and other wargaming accessories too.


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Bolt Action Miniatures
http://shop.warlordgames.co.uk/weapons-store-140-c.asp
WW2 heads and weapons and accessories in 28mm scale.

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

Armor Cast
http://armorcast.com/store/index.php?cPath=100
28mm-- Muzzle flash effects, decals, vehicle weapons, terrain accessories and pieces.

http://www.microartstudio.com/
Bases, models and some very good bitz for conversions.

Ork heads with gasmasks!!!

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.

Antenociti's Workshop (28mm, UK)
http://www.barrule.com/Workshop/index.html
Scenery, Diorama, Basing and Model detailing parts, and a lot of other useful stuff.

West Wind Productions
http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/
Weird WW2, separate head system, and terrain bits like telegraph poles.

MaxMini World of Resin Scenery and Gaming Aids
http://www.maxmini.eu/store/
Bases, minis, weapons, heads, etc...

Chapterhouse Studios
http://chapterhousestudios.com
Should pads, and vehicle and infantry custom bits

Ironhalo.net
https://ironhalo.net/store//catalog/index.php
Bases, terrain and accessories

The Dragon Forge
http://www.dragonforge.com/Painting%20service/for%20sale/gaming_bases.htm
Resin Bases,Diorama Supplies,Sculpting Materials

Reaper Miniatures (28mm, USA)
http://www.reapermini.com/FigureFinder#detail/50025
SF and 20th century weapon sprues.

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.

Haloomi's Workshop (28mm, USA)
http://nalsworkshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=369
Various buildings and parts thereof, also crates and barrels, all moulded in ceramic type material.

CNC Workshop (28mm, Australia)
http://www.miniaturescenery.com/index.asp
Flat-pack buildings, terrain bases and supplies.

Bits:
http://www.thewarstore.com/battlewagonbits.html
http://www.apocabitznow.com/

Micro-Mark tools.
http://www.micromark.com/

Great source for hobby tools, everything from pin vices and files, to table and miter saws.
I could spend entire paychecks here, no lie.

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.

my new site:

http://www.bitsbay.it/index.php?nocache=yes

Back 2 Base-ix:
Resin bases
Bits
Sturdy Flying vehicle bases (pre magnetised).

http://www.back2base-ix.com/

Bits & Kits UK
http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/
A comprehensive range of GW current range components.

P&P is extra but if you order is worth more than £20 ($40) then postage is free
Postage to Europe & Worldwide

For styrene strip, rod, tubing and sheet styrene go to:

http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/

and...

http://www.plastruct.com/

Great for vehicle conversions, kitbashing and scratchbuilt terrain.

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.

Black Dog (Czech Republic, 1/72, 1/48, 1/35)
http://www.blackdog.cz/afv.html
Conversion kits for polystyrene kit aircraft and vehicles.

For serious terrain building..

http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/2141_1.html

For North American Indians etc

http://www.conquestminiatures.com/500-113.htm
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page6.htm

Various 28mm models

http://www.jeffvalentstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_21&products_id=129

http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/

Some accessories (roman crests, great on SM) but mainly a wide range of fantastic bases, weathering pigments, brass etchings, and scenery packs.

I love their bases, and pigments are well worth it for anyone who has never dipped into them.

www.oldcrowmodels.co.uk

Various tank guns and turrets. One missile launcher turret is perfect for a guard Manticore

Paulson Games

he has a set of dreadnaught conversion claws and the angel sangine wings. more coming soon!

For magnets, and assorted awesomeness, check out http://www.unitednuclear.com

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.

Dark Art Minitures
Load of Cheap Resin Bases, Sci Fi Gladiators