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strobez

January 07, 2019, 03:13:23 PM
Has anyone ever bought anything from the SGT's Mess website? It looks like it's UK based, so I thought there might be one or two of you that've given it a poke.

I'm looking for a 1/72 Dhow and this one seems to fit the bill close enough - http://www.sgtsmess.co.uk/bo11-qa-non-motorised-dhow.html - but there's sure not a lot of pics to go on. I'm not even entirely sure the boat has a bottom.  It looks like a waterline build from the one lonely picture.
Thanks!

Greg

The Rat

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January 07, 2019, 04:41:31 PM
Glad you clarified, I thought they were after me. My bar tab is fully paid, honest!
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Rick Lowe

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January 08, 2019, 12:17:37 AM Last Edit: January 08, 2019, 11:41:09 PM by Rick Lowe
Quote from: The Rat on January 07, 2019, 04:41:31 PM
Glad you clarified, I thought they were after me. My bar tab is fully paid, honest!

;D ;D :thumbsup:

I've thought of it, but decided that as the figures I have already have SLRs, it's a bit pointless... But the prices seem good, especially if you suddenly have a need for e.g. 15X AKs plus support weapons... Hmmm... Fred, what are the Loyal Minions of the PDRV using? Could they be convinced about an 'upgrade-for-the-good-of-the-State'?

**EDITED to correct the name...**
Speaking of, also check out Elheim and RH Models - the prices are good, the figures are pretty reasonable and most are generic enough to use where you want/need them.
SandS seem ok too, but I haven't ordered any yet.

zenrat

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January 08, 2019, 03:04:28 AM Last Edit: January 08, 2019, 03:06:22 AM by zenrat
Quote from: Rick Lowe on January 08, 2019, 12:17:37 AM
... Fred, what are the Loyal Minions of the PDRV using?...

The People's Militia use locally built AK-47s.  Once trained they get to keep them at home (breaking and entering is rare in The Republic).

I also recommend Elhiem.  I've bought a lot of figures from them with no problems.  They are genuine 1/72 scale.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Martin H

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January 08, 2019, 09:46:19 AM
Quote from: strobez on January 07, 2019, 03:13:23 PM
Has anyone ever bought anything from the SGT's Mess website? It looks like it's UK based, so I thought there might be one or two of you that've given it a poke.

I'm looking for a 1/72 Dhow and this one seems to fit the bill close enough - http://www.sgtsmess.co.uk/bo11-qa-non-motorised-dhow.html - but there's sure not a lot of pics to go on. I'm not even entirely sure the boat has a bottom.  It looks like a waterline build from the one lonely picture.
Ive seen them around at a few UK shows. Including Brampton and Scale model world.
The bulk of their trade is with wargamers. So I would say it is very unlikley that the Dhow is a full hull.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

Steel Penguin

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January 08, 2019, 11:06:39 AM
as a wargamer ive heard of them, but aside from that ive never bought.  sorry
the things you learn, give your mind the wings to fly, and the chains to hold yourself steady
take off and nuke the site form orbit, nope, time for the real thing, CAM and gridfire, call special circumstances. 
wow, its like freefalling into the Geofront
Not a member of the Hufflepuff conspiracy!

Rick Lowe

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January 08, 2019, 11:40:41 PM
Quote from: zenrat on January 08, 2019, 03:04:28 AM
The People's Militia use locally built AK-47s.  Once trained they get to keep them at home (breaking and entering is rare in The Republic).

:thumbsup: ;D

dadlamassu

#7
January 09, 2019, 01:50:12 PM
I have ordered from Sgts Mess on a number of occasions and they are very good as are the figures. 

The dhow is indeed waterline and though I do not have one but my friend does and here it is in a wargame


It is in the background with a Stuart (1/76) and a Jeep (1/72) for size

strobez

#8
January 09, 2019, 04:19:05 PM
Ah, now that is very helpful. Thanks so much! It also confirms my suspicion that, despite being 1/72 scale, it's too small for my needs.  It's nice to get confirmation of that as I decided to go with a 1/75 scale Niña (of "...Pinta and Santa Marie" fame). It's not a Dhow, but close enough once I get done with it (hopefully).
Thanks!

Greg
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