I got a problem.....I cant find any good sites that sells cheap scale die-cast model cars, so thats why i need you bloggers to help me out.
I need you to help me get the right scale for 28mm models cars, and the links so i can order me some die-cast model cars for my zombie apocalypse Project.
Please help me.
Best Regards
Hobby worker.
I have found a lot of mine in poundshops and the toy appartments. 1:43 or 1:45 works well in 28mm gaming
ReplyDeleteCars are a continuing problem.
ReplyDeleteI haven't actually paid more than £1 per vehicle from places like Poundland and the like.
I do have other, more expensive vehicles bought from Supermarkets (eg Tesco's) and the like too. These range from 1/43 rd scale to 1/60th scale.
I personally avoid 1/64th (Matchbox sized) as being far too small.
Realtoys, Road Champs, Welly, Roadsters and many, many others can be found in specialist toy stores and ebay.
Table-top sales and flea markets are a great source of toy cars too, but take along a figure for scale.
I try to get mine off friends children, not stealing them but inspecting any throw away stuff. Charity shops are another treasure trove to be scoured. Poundstores do quite good stuff now and again. 1/43 rd scale is best but you can get away with 1/50 th scale in larger vehicles, lorries etc. Hope this helps.
ReplyDeleteHere in the US I find cheap cars for $2 at Dollar General. If you check my blog you can see shots there....they work pretty good. I got lucky with my Strange Aeons vehicles with Matchbox Yesteryear line when I was hunting for vehicles there....I found a few lots that helped...
ReplyDeleteThe smallest cars I know of are some "Initial D" 1/72 scale model cars. But perhaps they are too small for your purpose? The only link I could find from a general Google Image search is this one =>http://www.xyberautos.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=65&products_id=505&osCsid=664
ReplyDeleteBy the way, that link is only to show you pictures of the model cars and is one i found from a random search.
DeleteSounds like you've got plenty of searches to get on with. I tend to use ebay, but when it comes to painting have a look at this guy, some great ideas for detailing.
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I want to thank you all for all the great info :)
DeleteI will try to get me some more cars in the near future.
Car boot sales seem a good place carry a spare fig. If it looks right use it. 1/43 is ok imo.
ReplyDeleteI always try to go with 1/50 scale...Jada makes some great cars in the right scale. I always carry a spare figure with me when I know Ill be looking for cars...
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