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Hi all,
Long background leading to questions:
I don't really wargame anymore. However, I do build models and dioramas.
Recently a co-worker (his full time job is high scool history teacher/coach)
discussed the idea of having kids volunteer to get extra credit by researching,
then producing dioramas. Since I like to try to get kids into model building
(I believe, a close cousin to wargmaing if handled right), I was offering to
donate some old kits of men and machines.
I like 1/72 scale as it is still affordable in finance and space terms.
However, I feel the standard ranges are good, and expanding, but not very
diverse in form and function without considerable skill at modification.
Finally, the questions;
1. Tying directly to this group is; how well do 1/72 plastic and metal figures
work next to each other (painted)?
2. For the metal, is 20, 22, or 25mm actually closest to 1/72?
The last time I dealt with metal figures of my own was in the late 70s and
early 80s for D&D. I recall the "25mm" seemed mighty thick next to the 1/72
soldiers. At this point, I recall borrowing some 15mm for a Nappy campaign in
college (much too small) and one other scale for ACW, but can't recall the
size, but it seemed close to 1/72.
3. Any suggestions for AWI metals offering artillery and/or support elements
(ex. medical, casualties, civilians, other)?
4. Same as 3 but for ACW?
5. As 3 and 4 but for WWII (both Europe and Pacific)?
6. Any other insights?
I appreciate any and all help.
Hi all,
Long background leading to questions:
I don't really wargame anymore. However, I do build models and dioramas.
Recently a co-worker (his full time job is high scool history teacher/coach)
discussed the idea of having kids volunteer to get extra credit by researching,
then producing dioramas. Since I like to try to get kids into model building
(I believe, a close cousin to wargmaing if handled right), I was offering to
donate some old kits of men and machines.
I like 1/72 scale as it is still affordable in finance and space terms.
However, I feel the standard ranges are good, and expanding, but not very
diverse in form and function without considerable skill at modification.
Finally, the questions;
1. Tying directly to this group is; how well do 1/72 plastic and metal figures
work next to each other (painted)?
2. For the metal, is 20, 22, or 25mm actually closest to 1/72?
The last time I dealt with metal figures of my own was in the late 70s and
early 80s for D&D. I recall the "25mm" seemed mighty thick next to the 1/72
soldiers. At this point, I recall borrowing some 15mm for a Nappy campaign in
college (much too small) and one other scale for ACW, but can't recall the
size, but it seemed close to 1/72.
3. Any suggestions for AWI metals offering artillery and/or support elements
(ex. medical, casualties, civilians, other)?
4. Same as 3 but for ACW?
5. As 3 and 4 but for WWII (both Europe and Pacific)?
6. Any other insights?
I appreciate any and all help.
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