As I still retain some interest in WW2 tank warfare from my Flames of War days I just had to see for myself just what the Victrix 1:144th/12mm models were like so a few days ago I ordered a set of the Tiger I kits and they arrived yesterday. I wasted no time in cutting one from the sprues - a simple job as very few parts - and the result is a finely detailed little model, I am really rather taken by it.
Difficult to describe the size so a shot against a standard Vallejo paint bottle should help. I have to say smaller than I had imagined but a perfect size for armoured battles on a small table. The kit building and painting is the bit I enjoy and I have no plans going forward other than to collect a few packs, at least at this stage, I mean how can I resist the tiny Shermans?
Oooh those are pretty sweet mate. What camo are you going to do them in?
ReplyDeleteCheers JBM, I had a broad smile on my face after I built the first one which took only a few minutes. Somehow I had expected them to be a bit bigger but I really like the scale. For me it has to be late war post Normandy for the camo :)
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Lee.
As I've got one of your painted Tigers, I know it's going to paint up well! Good luck with your railway I can see the lure of terrain building and am trying to scratch build a Soviet armoured train for bolt action!
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Think I have painted Tigers in 4 scales now Iain :)
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Lee
They are lovely, the panther makes up to a nice model.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt I'll build and paint a few packs of these Norm, just for the sheer pleasure of doing so!
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Lee
12mm is the same scale as Minifigs N range.. be good to see how they compare!
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve, so the same as my planned N Gauge railway then? Would make sense looking at the tank commander. Must say they are little beauties!
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