Hi, I think Quality Castings (avail in US from oldglory15s.com) makes a T-62. I just picked up a couple of their Ti-67's also. And there's nothing sexier than an Isaeli Super Sherman!
I believe that Skytrex now have a T62 in their modern range. I only discovered it whilst chatting with the proprietor at Salute earlier this year. Over all a very nice kit, though I think the gun barrel may be a tad on the thin side. You will most likely have to contact them directly regarding this as I recall he said they had forgotten to add it to the web site!
Thanks for the tip Gary- I will have to look into those tanks.
September 25, 2012 at 5:13 PM
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It has been a few weeks since I have posted any progress on my Golan Heights Project, but I haven't forgotten about it. Here is some progress to hopefully prove it. Again, apologies in advance for the pictures - whatever its merits, the iPhone sucks for miniature photography, and the lighting in my house does not help...
Up first are a group of Syrian infantrymen. These are from Peter Pig's AK47 modern line, and the bases are from 15mm.co.uk.
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Peter Pig "regulars" from their AK47 Republic range
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Minimally equipped troops, but they will do the job for representing Syrians.
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Colour references to Syrian uniforms for 1973 are universally absent, so I just made a best-guess
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These troops will be ready to fight for the Golan heights
I added a few special weapon troops as well - two RPG troopers and two RPD MG gunners.
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Two RPGs on the left, to RPD MGs on the right
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And another pair of T-62s from QRF. I now have 8 T-62s, almost enough for a company.
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Two more T-62s ready to roll...
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I was amused to note this thread on TMP, posted in august following my original commentary on these models, in which the proprietor of QRF miniatures manages to position each flaw (and there are many of them) with the QRF castings as somehow important to doing a proper model.
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The back ends of the T-62s from QRF are a cloud of flash and mold lines....very poor quality on these castings.
Not sure why Peter Pig, Battlefront and others can manage to a proper, in scale MG that isn't cast with the quality of a limp spaghetti noodle, but QRF can't. But again, the QRF T-62s are really the only game in town for this particular MBT, and the flaws are annoying more than critical.
Up next are some infantry and APCs for the IDF. Stay tuned!
"Syrians In September - More Infantry and T-62s"
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Lovely modelling skill
Well done
September 16, 2012 at 5:29 PM
Great painting on the tanks. Fantastic work on the infantry too, really nice work.
That thread is just the kind of reason I avoid TMP wherever possible.
September 16, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Those infantry look excellent, Greg! I hope we can get them out when I'm out in your parts next.
September 16, 2012 at 7:46 PM
Hi, I think Quality Castings (avail in US from oldglory15s.com) makes a T-62. I just picked up a couple of their Ti-67's also. And there's nothing sexier than an Isaeli Super Sherman!
September 16, 2012 at 10:08 PM
Excellent work Greg, QRF can make my blood boil most times!
September 17, 2012 at 12:19 AM
I have heard my pal Fran moaning about the quality of QRF before, but the limp spaghetti noodle quip made me chuckle!!
September 17, 2012 at 12:44 AM
Oh man, I can hardly wait to have a game with these guys!
September 17, 2012 at 5:57 PM
I believe that Skytrex now have a T62 in their modern range. I only discovered it whilst chatting with the proprietor at Salute earlier this year. Over all a very nice kit, though I think the gun barrel may be a tad on the thin side. You will most likely have to contact them directly regarding this as I recall he said they had forgotten to add it to the web site!
Regards
Gaz
September 25, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Thanks for the tip Gary- I will have to look into those tanks.
September 25, 2012 at 5:13 PM