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Tereydavi20 Apr 2025 3:00 p.m. PST

I wrote this blog post a few years ago, but I've been improving it ever since, adding photos, tips, and more…


It deals with using cars as terrain in wargames and how to get the perfect scale for our miniatures.



I know it's been really helpful for a lot of people just getting started with wargames, so I'm now sharing the updated version on the Frontline Heroes and Fear of the Dark wargames blog.


link

ZULUPAUL Supporting Member of TMP21 Apr 2025 3:05 a.m. PST

I use 1/43 or 1/48 vehicles for "28mm" figures.Nice comparison pics on the blog.
Paul

Oberlindes Sol LIC Supporting Member of TMP21 Apr 2025 12:59 p.m. PST

Great article.

I have some die-cast cars from CVS that look good enough with 25-28mm miniatures.

Tereydavi22 Apr 2025 8:04 a.m. PST

Thanks a lot!!

I always tried to help so that wargamers Don't make the mistakes I made…

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