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Anyone know if there are any scale motocrycle models out there that fit well for IG? I'd like to get a unit of rough riders together but don't like horses. Ideally I'd like something WWII looking as it will fit better with the themes I have in my head at the moment. I know Tamiya do some 1/35 scale German motorcycles but I'm not sure whether the scale is right or not.

Example here: http://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/tamiya-german-motorcycle-orderly-35241-p-6510.html

On another note, I have an airbrush and would like some stencils to enable me to do numbers and possibly lettering on the sides of vehicles, anyone know any decent online suppliers for stuff like this in the 40k scale?

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/263728.page

Very nice looking bikes IMO and have a WW2 feel about them.
Don't know about airbrushing I'm afraid. Forgeworld brass stencils perhaps?

Thanks MGS, they look great. I'll be keeping an eye on the maxmini website from now on.

Everything else that I've used for 1/35 from Tamia matches nearly perfect to 40k. My only problem is that the Gerry cans I got were a bit bigger than those that come with a Leman Russ, but overall they looked more real.


My suggestion is buy one, see how it works. If it doesn't work, throw it in the bits box or a nice pile of scenery.

I think you're probably right brother_zach, just take the plunge and see how it looks. Problem is I always end up spending more with online stores than I really should

I bought that exact kit and I have to say; the bike is too big for Cadians.

They fit on there fine, but they look a bit like ten year-olds on their first bike...

I got some 1/72 and they're ridiculous. I think 1/48 would be best fit, but they are rare and therefore pretty costly.

I'll see if I can take a pic tonight for you if you like?

Hi Mate, regarding the Stencils, just cut your own.
takes a but of patience and and sharp blade but I'm guessing yo uprobably have both.photcopy whatever your after and then just cut it out. for larger stencils you can laminate and they'll last forever.
or photo copy onto airbrush masmking(sticky back plastic)
for really small stuff your probably betterwith decals though.

jsut dropme a line if you need any info.

Tek wrote:I bought that exact kit and I have to say; the bike is too big for Cadians.

They fit on there fine, but they look a bit like ten year-olds on their first bike...

I got some 1/72 and they're ridiculous. I think 1/48 would be best fit, but they are rare and therefore pretty costly.

I'll see if I can take a pic tonight for you if you like?

Thanks Tek, if you could take a picture I'd appreciate it. It's a shame all the scales seem to have slight enough differences to make everything a bit hit or miss.


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trench.one wrote:Hi Mate, regarding the Stencils, just cut your own.
takes a but of patience and and sharp blade but I'm guessing yo uprobably have both.photcopy whatever your after and then just cut it out. for larger stencils you can laminate and they'll last forever.
or photo copy onto airbrush masmking(sticky back plastic)
for really small stuff your probably betterwith decals though.

jsut dropme a line if you need any info.

I've just trawled a bit on the web and got a decent font that I've copied off to try making my own. I'm a bit naff with a knife but I have a new set of xacto blades so hopefully the sharpness will help, and I guess I can always touch up afterwards. I was hoping to stay away from decals simply to be as original as possible but I might chop a few up to suit. Cheers for the suggestions.