<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/69.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) anny suggestion to alternative models to buy in bulk?

manny thanks!

Nico.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9463945.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9463945.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
For most IG armies, WWII models would work. EOE, or Black Tree Design, have a nice range of WWII models that go on sale for 50% several times a year. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464004.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464004.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464351.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464351.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
historical models are cheap, and depending on the regiment, anything up from Napoleonic can work
you can use Zulu Warrios as Catachan Conscripts, British Zulu War Infantry for Praetorian Guard or WW2 Soviets in Winter Uniform for Valhallan Ice Warrior.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464371.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464371.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464531.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464531.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) Some years ago Guard had the option for assault rifles having the same stats as lasguns.
and they are conscripts anyway, easier to recognise them from regular guard with the different weapons]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464561.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464561.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) GW store, yeah? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464574.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464574.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) gw shop annywhere near where i live, only local play and tournements ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464581.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464581.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) DreamForge Games. They have 28mm WWII US, German, and Soviet platoon boxes. Come in about half the price of Warlord games for about the same number of bodies (quarter the price with current sale). Mind you, shipping to Norway would be as much or more than the item itself.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464582.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464582.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
 Captain Joystick wrote:
It usually goes without saying, but... You aren't planning to be fielding those 3rd party minis in a GW store, yeah?


I've found that I like going to the GW store less and less over time.

Little things like this bug me. Or, if i show up with something I didn't get in the store, it becomes, "well why didn't you buy it here?" It's a question I shouldn't have to answer.

That said, use whatever miniatures you like as long as they're good looking conversions and you're consistent.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464594.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464594.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464605.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464605.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464646.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464646.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
 Marmatag wrote:
I've found that I like going to the GW store less and less over time.

Little things like this bug me. Or, if i show up with something I didn't get in the store, it becomes, "well why didn't you buy it here?" It's a question I shouldn't have to answer.


That's a whole other thread's worth of discussion, honestly. But I'd have appreciated it if someone had warned me about that before I meticulously converted an inquisitor using a warmachine model as her base when I was first starting out, so I find it prudent to warn others, just in case. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464656.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464656.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
 Carlson793 wrote:
Another alternative might be DreamForge Games. They have 28mm WWII US, German, and Soviet platoon boxes. Come in about half the price of Warlord games for about the same number of bodies (quarter the price with current sale). Mind you, shipping to Norway would be as much or more than the item itself.


Thanks for the link!

I've also been looking for cheap Conscripts and Ratlings, and the two boxes of German Late War Infantry I just ordered should do the trick.

60 multipose models with 25mm bases for $32 USD is great. That's around what I spend on 5 Scions.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464727.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464727.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) GW Cadians?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464748.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464748.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
 Carlson793 wrote:
Another alternative might be DreamForge Games. They have 28mm WWII US, German, and Soviet platoon boxes. Come in about half the price of Warlord games for about the same number of bodies (quarter the price with current sale). Mind you, shipping to Norway would be as much or more than the item itself.


Huh, their selection is pretty limited but that sure is fine for Conscripts. Some of those Eisenkern models might make good stormtroopers too, with a bit of clever painting. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464754.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464754.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
I use the Heavy Valkyr Troops with female heads as my small Sisters of Battle force.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464793.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464793.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464804.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464804.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
 ross-128 wrote:
 Carlson793 wrote:
Another alternative might be DreamForge Games. They have 28mm WWII US, German, and Soviet platoon boxes. Come in about half the price of Warlord games for about the same number of bodies (quarter the price with current sale). Mind you, shipping to Norway would be as much or more than the item itself.


Huh, their selection is pretty limited but that sure is fine for Conscripts. Some of those Eisenkern models might make good stormtroopers too, with a bit of clever painting.

Wait till around Thanksgiving. If they do the same sale they did last year, you'll be able to pick up a boat load of their kits for next to nothing! Last year, I grabbed 4 boxes of their 15mm WWII companies for $20. This year, I may pick up some Eisenkern.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464863.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464863.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
That's my option for Conscripts, personally. They're slightly smaller than the normal Cadians so it fits the fluff of Whiteshields being teenagers and the like.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464917.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9464917.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
nico22 wrote:
my army is a winter theme, looked around, and the Soviet Winter Infantry box from bolt action, you can get 40 minis, but would it be ok when they have ww2 rifles instead of lasguns?

I would convert them to have lasguns, I did that for mine and it did the trick. Even buying lasguns from elsewhere you'll still save money. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9465559.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9465559.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9465649.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9465649.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) GW's miniatures.

Personally I would just buy a load of second hand Cadians of Ebay.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9465833.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9465833.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9466460.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9466460.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG) IG horde of over 300 models over time, paying around 60p per cadian]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9466537.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9466537.page GMT Re:cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
 Carlson793 wrote:
Another alternative might be DreamForge Games. They have 28mm WWII US, German, and Soviet platoon boxes. Come in about half the price of Warlord games for about the same number of bodies (quarter the price with current sale). Mind you, shipping to Norway would be as much or more than the item itself.


Those miniatures are gorgeous too. Prefer them to the conscripts.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9466932.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9466932.page GMT cheap alternative to conscripts? (IG)
 kodos wrote:
Warlord Games Bolt Action models are also hero scale


Only in certain areas like hands. They are nowhere near as bad as GW though and they look noticeably smaller when compared to the likes of Cadians.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9467097.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/731040/9467097.page GMT