| whitphoto | 02 Apr 2020 8:54 a.m. PST |
I normally don't have the kind of luck other people have with dollar stores or thrift stores, but recently I found two things that are perfect and really quick to turn into wargaming pieces. Pictures and a write up on my blog. Dollar Store Finds
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| Thresher01 | 02 Apr 2020 9:22 a.m. PST |
Thanks for sharing. The raft is especially nice, and the M48 is serviceable. Can't beat them for a buck each. |
| Must Contain Minis | 02 Apr 2020 9:25 a.m. PST |
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| whitphoto | 02 Apr 2020 9:42 a.m. PST |
The raft is especially nice, and the M48 is serviceable. Can't beat them for a buck each. I was annoyed at the size of the raft at first but the size means I can just pop a figure in there instead of having to make a counter or something to mark which ones are occupied. |
| whitphoto | 02 Apr 2020 9:44 a.m. PST |
Cool site and neat post. Thanks! Your's aint half bad either. |
Oberlindes Sol LIC  | 02 Apr 2020 9:46 a.m. PST |
Nice work. Dollar stores are a great resource. |
| DyeHard | 02 Apr 2020 9:55 a.m. PST |
Thank you for posting your finds! And thank you for listing the particular store, and showing the packaging. It really helps with folks looking to score on your finds. I would like to ask that you (and others) add a photo to your blog with the items next to a ruler, so folks can better judge size. Keep up the good work. |
| whitphoto | 02 Apr 2020 10:33 a.m. PST |
I would like to ask that you (and others) add a photo to your blog with the items next to a ruler, so folks can better judge size. You know it's funny, I saw a little scale that some company was selling that was on a base and had little arrows for 6mm, 15mm and 25mm that I wanted to get for this purpose. I'd like that more than a tiny ruler but I think that's what I'm going to have to resort to… |
| Brian Smaller | 02 Apr 2020 11:43 a.m. PST |
Our version of dollar stores here in New Zealand rarely have anything useful in my experience. |
 ColCampbell | 02 Apr 2020 12:11 p.m. PST |
Nate, Thanks for the link to the paint conversion chart at the bottom of your Dollar Tree Finds article. Jim |
| khanscom | 02 Apr 2020 3:46 p.m. PST |
Really like how the boat turned out; it looks like the helicopter might work for 1/72 figs (maybe AK47?) |
| whitphoto | 02 Apr 2020 4:27 p.m. PST |
Really like how the boat turned out; it looks like the helicopter might work for 1/72 figs (maybe AK47?) Maybe. I think even then it's a bad helicopter. everything about it just seems off to me size dimensions parts in relation to other parts. I'd expect that for under $5 USD you can get a Matchbox or similar diecast toy. It would probably be good for a 20ishmm wreck though like I did with the tank. Rip off the rotors, dirty it up, half bury it as if it crashed… |
| Striker | 02 Apr 2020 5:21 p.m. PST |
I've got a couple of those tanks. If you want rafts that are bigger look for a plastic toy "undersea adventure" set, similar bagged item. It comes with scuba guys and such. |
| DyeHard | 03 Apr 2020 10:02 a.m. PST |
The little scale stand was made by Mississinewa Miniatures. It was called the Scale Stick
TMP link Used like this:
Sadly I do not think it is being made any more. |
| Zephyr1 | 03 Apr 2020 9:54 p.m. PST |
That tank has been around 60+ years. Looks like the details in the mold are still holding up (though the turret MG barrel is shorter… ;-) |
| Zephyr1 | 04 Apr 2020 9:21 p.m. PST |
I self-correct myself. Dug through an old toybox & found the tank, they're the same… ;-) |
begins to think about terrain for Team Yankee.
