Friday, May 30, 2014

Getting that old 15mm itch again...

...and I need to scratch it!

I've got a bunch of stuff sort of done, but I think it's time to get my mid-tech wheeled 'armored cav' force painted up and ready for the tabletop. I think I'll find the time to pull everything out and rough out the organization, then I can tackle starting the painting.

Vehicles I've got in spades - I suspect they'll mostly be mounted in Matchbox vehicles. Where I think I'll come up short are suitable infantry figures. I've got loads of RAFM troops in combat armor, but I think I want something a little less bulky. Something like BDU and body armor with small arms and maybe a couple of heavier support weapons.  Guess I'll have to start perusing the available 15mm infantry. If anyone has any suggestions, throw 'em my way!

5 comments:

  1. Well they aren't in BDUs, but they have body armor small arms and some heavier support weapons- I recommend ClearHorizon Miniatures Hell Divers ;-)

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  2. Or how about the Colonial Defence Force from GZG? Some body armour but a nice mid-tech feel. http://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/index.php?_a=category&cat_id=135

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  3. Thanks Gentlemen! Good sugestionjs both!

    Major - would you say the Hell Divers would pass for 'powered combat armor' (like Traveller Marines? They look pretty cool but just a little to high tech for the wheeled force I'm envisioning.

    David - that's close to the idea in my head. I'm just not sold on how chunky those rifle barrels look.

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  4. Ray, They're more like a padded body glove with armor plates attached, and not powered. Traveller TL equivalent about 9 - 10

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  5. That could work...I was aiming for TL 9-10. Right on the cusp of grav, but too soon for portable energy weapons.

    Hmmmm.....Something to ponder.

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