Vehicles or Figures or both? (1 Viewer)

Rob

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Was wondering if any of you guys started out collecting either just figs or AFV's and then gradually it all became one collection. I started with figures and after adding Wittmans last Tiger and the Jagdpanther I was no longer collecting figures or vehicles but collecting K&C, I stopped differentiating long ago, but do any of you actually stick to one or the other?

Rob
 
From being a kid it was both figures and AFV's and it has stayed that way in everything I have bought.
Mitch
 
For me it was AFVs first and then I ended up buying a figure set or two to add to the display. The rest is history.

Andy
 
I started with just AFVs but over time began to add figures sets until I had quite a few. Now it's almost entirely AFVs again unless a figure set comes out that has something unique about it.

Terry
 
Started with figures. One day many years ago I saw a Panther done by KC (the early Ambush Panther) and I was hooked on AFV's as well. Collect both now, but it is largely becoming AFV's and aircraft only as costs keep rising. -- Al
 
Soon as Mike Neville showed me the D day figures I was hooked, before I knew it I was buying figures and AFV's alike,this hobby is very addictive!:);)

Rob
 
It was figures first for me, but I feel like a f*ck*ng fool now, as the vehicles used to be £10 more than the figures and if that's not annoying enough, a 4 figure set was only £74.95 then, so a vehicles was £84.95, god what a fool! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::(
 
arnhem44mad...

It happens but, it was not all that long ago now is a better time as disco stuff has really slowed down so, collectors have more time to get the stuff they want
Mitch
 
lancer said:
Started with figures. One day many years ago I saw a Panther done by KC (the early Ambush Panther) and I was hooked on AFV's as well. Collect both now, but it is largely becoming AFV's and aircraft only as costs keep rising. -- Al
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Rob,
About 50 years ago it started with plastic kits.In the beginning there were only airplanes available ( Airfix) Little by little the market expanded and plastic vehicles and soldiers also became popular.I made both.Then,about 10 years later I focused only on uniforms and also switched from plastic to metal.I have about 600 hand painted metal figurines ( all WWII 54mm)in my collection. About 1,5 years ago I discovered K&C.I now collect soldiers as well as AFV's from both K&C and TG.
Guy:)
 
Mitch said:
arnhem44mad...

It happens but, it was not all that long ago now is a better time as disco stuff has really slowed down so, collectors have more time to get the stuff they want
Mitch
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True, only problem is that Andy's creations are getting better and better and the type of stuff I like and collect is released almost monthly!!:D:Cool:
 
I was heavy into 6th scales figs and also some vehicles. As you can imagine, they take up a lot of space at that scale. I actually 'stumbled' onto KC while visiting a site that caters to 6th scale who had just added King & Country as well...and was instantly hooked. I still build some custom 6th scale figs from time to time, but it's mostly this scale range now as I can now collect the vehicles I've always wanted-not to mention incredible fig sculpting.
mike
 
Mikew9717 said:
I was heavy into 6th scales figs and also some vehicles. As you can imagine, they take up a lot of space at that scale. I actually 'stumbled' onto KC while visiting a site that caters to 6th scale who had just added King & Country as well...and was instantly hooked. I still build some custom 6th scale figs from time to time, but it's mostly this scale range now as I can now collect the vehicles I've always wanted-not to mention incredible fig sculpting.
mike
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Good points

I have always looked at scales like this- in general-

1/6th- focus is more on the soldier and personal gear. I feel like this range does the best for historical accuracy (depends on company)

1/32nd- great scale for smaller dioramas- not saying you can't do big ones- just a bit pricey- focus is less detail on the troops but you can get vehicles involved

11/72nd- traditional wargaming (ie 10mm-30mm) less detail generally for troops and vehicles- more visually stunning for mammoth battles- gettysburg, dday, etc. Allows someone to look at a huge diorama and visually see the challenges faced on the ground.
 
My first purchase was the winter M10. I was mostly into armor until I saw the crew figures up close.:) Then I noticed the tank rider sets...:eek:
 
Currahee Chris said:
Good points

I have always looked at scales like this- in general-

1/6th- focus is more on the soldier and personal gear. I feel like this range does the best for historical accuracy (depends on company)

1/32nd- great scale for smaller dioramas- not saying you can't do big ones- just a bit pricey- focus is less detail on the troops but you can get vehicles involved

11/72nd- traditional wargaming (ie 10mm-30mm) less detail generally for troops and vehicles- more visually stunning for mammoth battles- gettysburg, dday, etc. Allows someone to look at a huge diorama and visually see the challenges faced on the ground.
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I couldn't have put it better. I still like to 'kitbash' a 6th scale soldier every now and then-with an eye on theater/unit/gear accuracy-but have really gravitated to this scale for collecting purposes.
mike
 
I started with AFV, then I need troops to support the AFVs. Now I buy both.
I also needed aircover.:eek:
 
EVERYTHING!!! :eek: Airplanes, boats, AFV's, transports, artillery, mounted and standing figures, scenery etc etc etc, you see I have a problem! :D ;)
 
Cyber Field Marshall said:
EVERYTHING!!! :eek: Airplanes, boats, AFV's, transports, artillery, mounted and standing figures, scenery etc etc etc, you see I have a problem! :D ;)
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Many of us share the same affliction! :eek:
Andy sneezes and the collecting community catches a cold!:D
 
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