| Kaoschallenged | 28 May 2009 2:24 p.m. PST |
Just recieved in the Post today from TD a couple packets of the WWI range ground
minis. I ordered one of the GERMAN
ISL101 GERMAN 77MM FIELD GUN x6 and one of the ISL901 INFANTRY IN OPEN ORDER
x64. The field guns look very good and unlike the type of guns from Oddzial Osmy
are not moulded to the base. The infantry are as stated in standing Open Order
in 8 strips of 8 men. Not as detailed as Oddzial Osmy and a little larger when
compared side to side. But IMO are good for generic infantry. I plan on buying
the WWI Mini Starter Packs that are offered. The infantry and other minis in
them can double up as WWII if neeeded. They offer a INFANTRY "BRIGADE" and
CAVALRY "BRIGADE" in your choice of British a (ISL1), German b (ISL101)or
Russian (ISL301). I will have to order some of the WWII vehicles soon to see how
they look. I also would like to see what the WWI ISL921 FLACK GUNS WWI x6 and
ISL922 MOBILE FLACK LORRY WWI x6 look like too. So far other then the FT-17 by
Oddzial Osmy there are no other WWII tanks offered. Hopefully sometime in the
future someone might be persuaded to produce some. Does anyone use these or have any photos of the other minis offered in this range? Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 29 May 2009 8:19 p.m. PST |
I forgot to ask too if you use these what rules set do you use? I have a copy of "Over the Top" from years ago. Would they work? My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Steve W | 30 May 2009 7:13 p.m. PST |
Dont see why they shouldnt…Hopefully OO will do some WW1 stuff soon, as for rules I am going to wait for Great War Spearhead 2 to come out 3mm yahoo group link |
| Kaoschallenged | 31 May 2009 1:15 p.m. PST |
I hope so too. I have dropped hints in both my Group and the 3mm Group LOL. I just realized I have had "Over The Top" by GDW for over 18 years now LOL. And never had a reason to play it till now :) LOL. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Steve W | 31 May 2009 4:24 p.m. PST |
I have only played OOT a few times, gives a good enough game, but I am also thinking of the new CD edition (test of battle) which is bringing out a 1914 supplement soon All I really want from OO is some Mark IV and V variants, but I would also like him to complete some of the WW2 ranges as well |
| Kaoschallenged | 31 May 2009 4:40 p.m. PST |
I hear ya there. Like I said OO does make the FT-17 but I would love the A7V too along with the MK IV and V.And hopefully he will start making some WWII US minis. I may try to see if I can convince Lance from JTF600 to do some WWI. But I know hes very busy with what he has right now.
Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Steve W | 31 May 2009 10:31 p.m. PST |
I was actually wondering if it would be possible to convert the Char B to a Mark IV |
| Kaoschallenged | 31 May 2009 11:14 p.m. PST |
LOL Now you are going to make me take mine out and get a better look. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Steve W | 01 Jun 2009 2:32 a.m. PST |
Oh have to say, I like your yahoo group…I have been looking at the Char B myself, and I think it could be done, mighht be a little long though |
| jony663 | 01 Jun 2009 4:13 a.m. PST |
Was looking at that as well, but the Mk IV is 8.05 meters and the Char B is 6.37 meters. Than again the is something like 2mm is this scale. LOL. Jon |
| Kaoschallenged | 01 Jun 2009 10:31 a.m. PST |
" Oh have to say, I like your yahoo group…I have been looking at the Char B myself, and I think it could be done, mighht be a little long though" Thanks Steve :). I do try LOL. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 01 Jun 2009 10:33 a.m. PST |
"Was looking at that as well, but the Mk IV is 8.05 meters and the Char B is 6.37 meters. Than again the is something like 2mm is this scale. LOL. Jon" LOL. Thanks for the measurement Jon. I was up a little too late last nite to try and measure anything LOL. Robert
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| Kaoschallenged | 01 Jun 2009 7:03 p.m. PST |
Looks like I will order the following in my next order of TD minis. ISL68 SHERMAN FIREFLY x6,ISL904 INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS x24,ISL922 MOBILE FLACK LORRY WWI x6 and ISL910a MOUNTED CAVALRY (HELMET) x32. It looks like most can be used for both wars. Later Ill check out what Skytrex has to offer. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Steve W | 02 Jun 2009 4:47 a.m. PST |
Some photos would be cool if you manage to take some |
| jony663 | 02 Jun 2009 5:08 a.m. PST |
TD might sell a lot more if we knew what they looked like. I am guessing Robert that the WWI battle field would look great in 3mm. Jon |
| Kaoschallenged | 02 Jun 2009 10:21 a.m. PST |
"Some photos would be cool if you manage to take some" I may just have to do that Steve :).
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| Kaoschallenged | 02 Jun 2009 10:43 a.m. PST |
"TD might sell a lot more if we knew what they looked like." I do agree with that Jon. Dom at Doms Decals has photos of quite a few of the TD aircraft but he doesn't carry the WWI/WWII ground minis at all. My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 02 Jun 2009 9:28 p.m. PST |
Ok. I posted a photo of the 77mm Field gun and infantry. Unpainted and Im not that great of photographer LOL. I posted them in both Groups in the Photos sections under Tumbling Dice Ground Figures. Robert
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| Steve W | 03 Jun 2009 4:16 a.m. PST |
Thanks for posting them in my(I'm just the one that had the idea of setting it up first) 3mm group as well, they look really good..Not sure about the infantry. but the guns are good |
| jony663 | 03 Jun 2009 4:33 a.m. PST |
Robert, Thank you for posting them. Jon |
| jony663 | 03 Jun 2009 4:40 a.m. PST |
Infantry look ok but the bases seem to be thick. |
| Kaoschallenged | 03 Jun 2009 12:49 p.m. PST |
My pleasure Guys. Ill post others as I get them. Like I said the infantry will probably look alot better after they are painted. And the bases do look a little thick Jon. Ill just sand or file them down. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 03 Jun 2009 10:56 p.m. PST |
Looks like the rechambered 77mm gun was used ,at least for training, by the Legion Freies Indien in addition to other German units. So Ill will probably use them both for WWI and WWII.
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| Kaoschallenged | 04 Jun 2009 11:55 a.m. PST |
Tupolov "Aero-Glisser" Armed Airboat Just got a few of these interesting vehicles from Dave at PT Dockyard. Very nice
resin casts. Does anyone else have these and use them? Any suggestions? Robert ptdockyard.tripod.com/id6.html My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| jony663 | 04 Jun 2009 1:41 p.m. PST |
Your going to make me spend more money on a different front. I love both the airboats and the Sovet Black Sea Landing craft for the radis. link Very cool comrade.
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| Kaoschallenged | 04 Jun 2009 8:13 p.m. PST |
Thanks again Jon. Im glad to be able to promote the scale LOL. Like I have mentioned before I have totally converted to 1/600th-3mm from 1/285th-1/300th :). Now its the only scale I use for Air,Ground and Coastal gaming. I need to find out more on the Soviets use of the Tupolov "Aero-Glisser" Armed Airboat and other Areosans. Robert
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| Kaoschallenged | 05 Jun 2009 1:43 p.m. PST |
BTW Steve. Thanks for the plug for my Group on your site :). My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Steve W | 05 Jun 2009 8:21 p.m. PST |
No worries mate, were all aimng at the same target, which is to promote the 1/600th scale |
| Kaoschallenged | 06 Jun 2009 7:05 p.m. PST |
Well thats good Steve :) LOL. I just love the scale!! And its good to have created the Groups to promote the scale. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group link |
| jony663 | 08 Jun 2009 4:40 a.m. PST |
I am doing the same. I only have a few (boxes) left to post on ebay. |
| Kaoschallenged | 09 Jun 2009 12:21 p.m. PST |
I sold all of mine and turned around and used the money to further my 1/600th collection LOL. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 09 Jun 2009 11:40 p.m. PST |
Oh and I forgot to mention that Oddzial Osmy also makes a Rolls-Royce Armored Car that can be used for WWI too. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 10 Jun 2009 10:01 a.m. PST |
Just ordered the following from Larry at Brookhurst this morning. Ill let you know what I think and post pics as soon as I get then. The ISL250 SHERMAN M4 x6 and ISL280 CHAFFEE M24 x6 I also wanted were out of stock and are back ordered. Robert ISL922 MOBILE FLACK LORRY WWI x6
ISL910a MOUNTED CAVALRY (HELMET) x32
ISL904 INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS x24
ISL921 FLACK GUNS WWI x6
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| Steve W | 11 Jun 2009 4:17 p.m. PST |
I am interested in seeing the flack lorries, I wonder if there MG's or the converted artillery piece that they used |
| Kaoschallenged | 12 Jun 2009 12:33 p.m. PST |
Well Im anxiously awaiting for them to show up in the Post soon :) LOL. Ill take some shots and let you know what type of gun is on them :). Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 14 Jun 2009 5:33 p.m. PST |
Just posted a pic of the TD Generic Infantry next to the British Infantry from Oddzial Osmy (O8) for comparison in the Photos file section in the TD Ground Minis folder.Im still waiting for my new order from Brookhurst Hobbies to arrive for the other minis. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 15 Jun 2009 1:50 a.m. PST |
I forgot to add that when the TD Generic Infantry is next to the British Infantry from Oddzial Osmy (O8) You can definately see that the ones from 08 have more detail then the ones from TD. Though IMO you can mix them both after filing down the TD stands. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 15 Jun 2009 12:05 p.m. PST |
Hooray!!!! Just got the minis from Brookhurst in the Post this morning!! Not too bad looking :).Once again I ordered,
ISL922 MOBILE FLACK LORRY WWI x6
ISL910a MOUNTED CAVALRY (HELMET) x32
ISL904 INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS x24
ISL921 FLACK GUNS WWI x6
All arrived safely and quickly. Steve. The Flak guns look like the converted cannon. Its the same gun for both ISL921 and ISL922. And once again I have posted pics of all in the Photos sections of both Groups under TD Ground Minis :). I will definately be ordering the others in the range especially the INFANTRY "BRIGADE" and CAVALRY "BRIGADE" in your choice of British a (ISL1), German b (ISL101)or
Russian (ISL301). And Ill be ordering some of the WWII minis from Brookhurst or from TD to see what they are like too. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 15 Jun 2009 10:21 p.m. PST |
Just realised there was only one thing wrong with the order. LOL. There were only 4 of the Mobile Flak Lorries rather then the 6 that was supposed to be in the packet. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 16 Jun 2009 5:59 p.m. PST |
In the WWII and Modern Aviation forums someone has mentioned special ordering and having produced aircraft mini in 1/600th-3mm scale. Perhaps some here might like to do something like that for WWI? My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 17 Jun 2009 7:25 p.m. PST |
Peter Pig has a good range of 3mm-1/600th American Civil War
minis.Ships,Boats,Infantry,Cavalry,Artillery and Scenery,Ect. Some might be used for WWI gaming too. So it looks like we have the ACW range from Peter Pig, WWI and WWII ranges from TD and WWII and Modern ranges from Oddzial Osmy (O8). Robert peterpig.co.uk/range7.htm My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 20 Jun 2009 10:32 p.m. PST |
Posted links for most of the 1/600-3mm Manufacturers and Distributors in both Groups. Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 26 Jun 2009 1:25 p.m. PST |
Some more for WWI,RCW and others. The Splinter Fleet-1/600 WW1 Coastal
Coastal Miniatures for the Great War and Russian Civil War
ptdockyard.tripod.com/id11.html North Head Miniatures
1/600th World War One Gunboat miniatures for Lake Tanganyika.
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| Kaoschallenged | 27 Jun 2009 7:55 p.m. PST |
OK. This is what Im planning on ordering from Brookhurst next so far,
ISL301 76MM FIELD GUN x6
ISL920 SUPPLY CARTS & WAGONS x4
ISL1 18PDR FIELD GUN x6 Robert My Yahoo 1/600th scale Wargaming Group
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| Kaoschallenged | 29 Jun 2009 4:18 p.m. PST |
Posted a couple more pics of the TD Cavalry and O8 Cavalry together for comparison in the TD folder in the Groups. Robert
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| Kaoschallenged | 15 Jul 2009 6:29 p.m. PST |
Hey all. Just a note to let you know,especially those of us in the US, that
Brookhurst Hobbies has now listed the 1/600 Tumbling Dice/Vapor Trails range of
Aircraft,Land, Tanks, Trucks and Guns from WWI-Present on thier site. And is
currently running a "ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN" sale of 30% off of the price.
Robert Brookhurst Hobbies
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experiments to find a better way to mount aircraft for wargaming.
