After posting about my recent arrivals yesterday, I jumped on the 1st Corps site - and ordered up MORE motorcycle troops!
I think when these arrive and join the 3d prints I already have - that will probably be enough! It's certainly plenty to represent a motorcycle riding recon unit for 1940 Blitzkrieg games.
This is what I have invested in:
And here are images from the website here:
It's possible I may do one more MC combination, so I can convert the side car passenger into an officer - will shall see if my low-level OCD makes that happen or not - I might just settle for an officer wearing a helmet!
were you not happy with the 3d printed ones ? they looked great in photos ?
ReplyDeleteHi Bruce - yes, very happy - but didn't really want another half dozen exactly the same! I considered getting some side car combinations by Warlord from Mighty Ape but at $26 each, I might as well get something a bit more unique in the shape of the 1st Corps ones - that my logic, anyway!
DeleteGood looking unit in the making. Cyclists are always so cool looking.
ReplyDeleteCheers Joe - actually, the 3D guy makes real cyclists ie on push bikes - about 13 different models - but unfortunately, they seem to be mainly later war uniforms, wearing field caps and with short boots and anklets rather than jack boots......
DeleteVery nice Keith, can’t now remember where I got my motorcycle squad, we have found they often want to dismount so you may need a few figures to represent this as well 👍
ReplyDeleteThat will be the next thing on my list of insanity, Matt!
DeleteVery nice sculpts - full of character. As Matt said - you’re probably going to need some dismounts too!
ReplyDeleteCheers JBM....there is always an excuse to buy a few more figures, isn't there?! 😀
DeleteVery nice additions and at some point I've got a few bags of figures all ready for a kardschutzen kompanie or three!
ReplyDeleteThey are certainly an iconic unit for the Wehrmacht, Steve...I look forward to seeing yours!
DeleteLooking forward to seeing these all painted up.
ReplyDeleteCheers Scotty!
DeleteWow - I think they are nicer than the 3D ones.
ReplyDeleteThe definition will probably be superior but I still like the 3D ones too Norm!
DeleteVariety is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteThe spice of life, in fact, Greg!
DeleteSculpts look terrific! Have you enough yet?
ReplyDeleteNow that is definitely a trick question to ask a wargamer, Jon!
DeleteOnce again 1st Corps puts out good looking sculpts! Good choices mate, these will match up nicely I think with the 3D prints.
ReplyDeleteThat is what I am hoping too, Dai.
DeleteThey're great looking figures, even when not painted, so should look topnotch with a lick of paint!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray...that was what I thought too!
DeleteYou will have plenty of variety now. I must admit after looking at a friend's 3D printed figures I would feel more comfortable with these metal sculpts, but suitably based it shouldn't matter.
ReplyDeleteCheers Lawrence...I am hoping the 3D ones don't prove too fragile for tabletop use...time will tell, I guess!
DeleteThey should make for some interesting games Keith…
ReplyDeleteI think the command and support companies used Kubelwagens or other “JeepType” vehicles, which would give a nice mix to play with.
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly - yes - Kubelwagon(s) may well be next on the shopping list!
DeleteGood looking additions to your blitzkrieg motorbike megalomania!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain - that description just about covers it I would say!
DeleteThose 1st Corps sculpts look great, Keith. You've also reminded me that I don't have any motorcycle troops myself, and may need some too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean...happy to be of assistance!
DeleteThey look like excellent sculpts. I'm sure you'll make a brilliant job of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Richard. I probably have enough to keep me going till Christmas!
DeleteThey are nice Keith.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark I thought that too
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