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Hey dakka, long time no see

I recently got started on a Traitor Guard army (using the Servants of Slaughter rules in the Siege of Vraks campaign books) and I'm looking into some non-GW alternatives for my vehicles. Not due to budget constraints (I'm deployed, money is not a problem)

My renegade militia are all Wargames Factory SciFi Greatcoat troopers (so much win), and as such I'm looking for some tanks with a 1930's feel to go with them. So far the best I've seen is Tamiya's 1/35 scale Italian M13/40 light tank, which appears to be around the same size as a Russ. I also like the Old Crow vehicles, but I don't know how well they look next to normal 28mm soldiers, and they seem a little too futuristic for my tastes. If anyone has any advice or recommendations, I'm all ears. Otherwise I'll just get some Russes and a Malcador.


Pic related, it's some of my troops (dude in red is an Enforcer) and a Russ.

Heres' what the Claymore and Sabre look like next to some figs.


Here's what the Claymore and Trojan look like compared to a GW Rhino.


And the Trojan next to some infantry (GW Cadians, with pith helmets).

hmmmm those could have some potential once properly decked out with chaos bitz and iconography... I might order a test model and give it a try.

The Lancer in particular has great potential as a Chimera alternative...

Have a look on ebay for Lone Star/Crescent toys/Britains diecasts, very cheap, heavy, and generally lots of rivets; see examples in my gallery under IG Armour. Enjoy!


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