"Inexpensive (very) 15mm vehicles desired" Topic
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| Mute Bystander | 26 Jul 2016 3:48 a.m. PST |
If I could just grow my 6mm SF vehicles… Since I cannot, I am looking for inexpensive "close enough" Military trucks, APCs, IFVs, and Scout car type vehicles for skirmish, platoon level games. In time perhaps I will pony up money for more expensive vehicles but for now I just need some transport/light support for my 15/18mm grunts. |
| John Armatys | 26 Jul 2016 4:41 a.m. PST |
Visit pound shops and charity shops (in the US dollar stores and thrift stores) whenever you pass one, be prepared to keep hunting (in the UK charity shops often have a basket of die cast vehicles in the childrens' section for 20p to 50p each). Be prepared to repaint/modify what you find. It is also always worth looking at the books charity shops sell. |
 Extra Crispy  | 26 Jul 2016 7:15 a.m. PST |
Okay so the bug hit…you're looking for 15/18mm vehicles? The toy aisle is great resource. I just picked up a dozen vehicles for use in my 15mm forces. Currently primed gray awaiting repaint. Latest find is a "Hot Wheels" set themed to a jungle/safari park. Utilities, trucks with net covered beds etc. Pack of 5 for $5. USD Got a tractor carrier with a tricked out tractor. Ditch the tractor and paint the truck – wham! Tank transporter. I do well in Target and Wal-Mart. |
| boy wundyr x | 26 Jul 2016 11:18 a.m. PST |
Yes, a lot of the sci-fi-ish Hot Wheels/die cast stuff is closer to 15mm than the 20mm of their real cars. Just picked up the Ghostbusters car this weekend for 15mm. |
 javelin98  | 29 Jul 2016 1:57 p.m. PST |
Some of the larger MechWarrior Clix vehicles can also stand in as 15mm vehicles:
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| TheBeast | 31 Jul 2016 8:42 a.m. PST |
Ditch the tractor… Bite your tongue! 'Place gently in your bit's box for further inspiration…' Unless you're big into clearing space, of course. ;->= Doug |
| Mute Bystander | 01 Aug 2016 7:25 a.m. PST |
Javeklin98, which ones are those? I see "People's Holy Republic" vibe all over those APCs! |
| TheBeast | 09 Aug 2016 10:41 a.m. PST |
Glenn, the ones in back or front? The 'armored cars' are, I think, not Mechwarrior. The ones in back are either Mobile HQ's or MASH units. Lot of repaint and 'new name' going on. Doug |
| Mute Bystander | 11 Aug 2016 3:45 p.m. PST |
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