tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060774784000500705.post6390778617066723569..comments2024-03-27T12:03:28.949+00:00Comments on Jim's Wargames Workbench: P47D 'Bubbletop' ThunderboltsJim Jackamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00418123950779160903noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060774784000500705.post-69420513570338914022017-09-19T21:45:48.762+00:002017-09-19T21:45:48.762+00:00They are a bit chunkier but are nicely sculpted, w...They are a bit chunkier but are nicely sculpted, with more surface detail. I prefer the Museum Miniatures planes but they often have casting defects that need filling. Swings and roundabouts!Jim Jackamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418123950779160903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060774784000500705.post-34940615798288429332017-09-19T21:20:16.513+00:002017-09-19T21:20:16.513+00:00That would be interesting as they are supposedly t...That would be interesting as they are supposedly the sole UK supplier...how are they compared with the Museum Miniatures line?Vengirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549544675936038639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060774784000500705.post-60853303282060729882017-09-19T19:03:11.085+00:002017-09-19T19:03:11.085+00:00Be interested to know what they say. I need quite ...Be interested to know what they say. I need quite a few myself. I suspect they are running down their stock??Jim Jackamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418123950779160903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060774784000500705.post-5721387238688004602017-09-19T18:37:00.876+00:002017-09-19T18:37:00.876+00:00Ah thanks - if they're better/easier than DIY ...Ah thanks - if they're better/easier than DIY bases, then I'd buy some too if MM will only make them based on volume - I'll ask them at Derby Worlds too as I wanted to get some Raiden Battle of Britain aircraft, but they seem to only stock obscure and Desert stuff - not sure why....Vengirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549544675936038639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060774784000500705.post-47239937261395594342017-09-18T21:16:07.983+00:002017-09-18T21:16:07.983+00:00Here's a link to the US supplier, I-94 Enterpr...Here's a link to the US supplier, I-94 Enterprises:<br /><br />http://www.i-94enterprises.com/products/airplanes/raiden-1285/Jim Jackamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418123950779160903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060774784000500705.post-58851118557719090932017-09-18T21:13:41.867+00:002017-09-18T21:13:41.867+00:00No problem.
These are the last of my Raiden Minia...No problem.<br /><br />These are the last of my Raiden Miniatures bases that used to be available from Magister Militum but have now been discontinued.<br /><br />I need some more so have thought about emailing MM to see if they can cast up some more. <br /><br />The alternative is to order them from the US at $7 for six plus postage, which seems a bit drastic.<br /><br />I've also thought about casting my own but will probably just make some out of laser cut mdf bases?<br /><br />Jim Jackamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418123950779160903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060774784000500705.post-70743401155477976722017-09-18T20:46:39.078+00:002017-09-18T20:46:39.078+00:00Hi Jim, can I ask you about your bases? (I've ...Hi Jim, can I ask you about your bases? (I've found your blog and am using it for inspiration to start 1:300 Bag the Hun.) You've previously given a tutorial on making your own bases, but these look purchased - you mentioned Magister Militum in a previous post, but these don't seem to be on their website.Vengirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549544675936038639noreply@blogger.com