I picked up $112nz worth of FOW Soviet T70′s and SU-85′s for Aaron from Vagabond in Auckland last night. It’s an odd kind of pleasure lugging home a hefty bag full of shiny new blisters you know are destined for somebody else’s army. But I’m such a mad old gamer that even buying models for somebody else is enjoyable (possibly I shouldn’t admit that though).
Still having all those Soviet tanks in the garage did inspire me to assemble the final three German Panzer IV’s I need for my own Tank company. That’s everything built and ready for some ‘bare metal’ test gaming!
I was eyeballing the unopened Soviet blisters on the work table while putting the Panzers together and it was interesting to note the very different design philosophies at work. The German Panzers of WWII look like fine, well engineered pieces of machinery that could have rolled out of some retooled sports car factory. Whereas the boxy, squat and just plain ugly Soviet T70′s and monster SU-85 Assault gun seem like dangerous, oversized farming machinery.
Still there’s no denying the brutish, no-nonsense look of the Soviet models does have a certain unique appeal! I’ll enjoy watching them deploy on the opposite side of the tabletop.
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I wouldn’t say your “mad” I’d say you’re probably typical. Maybe you’ve hit upon a new type of hobby service whereby those in need of buying fix could shop for those without time or proximity. I know I sometimes go browsing at the hobby store even when I know I can’t spend anymore money at the time. The only kind of trip better than browsing at my local hobby store is buying at my local hobby store.
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ps- How’s your stock of useless cds? My work is throwing out a couple hundred cds. Let me know if you want me to grab a stack. I’ve got my pile for making cd terrain.
It’s actually already a kind of hobby service :). Aaron was kind enough to give me full retail price for the blisters despite the fact we all get a 10% discount from the particular store for being regulars basically. Thanks Aaron!
I can’t browse without buying unfortunately. So I daren’t enter hobby stores unless I have modelling funds to expend.
Heh, I’m good for CD’s. With a 2 1/2 year old son in the house we too have a fairly continuous supply of (now) useless CDs and DVDs. Must finish up that second CD of Egyptian terrain too.
Always happy to help feed the addiction of a fellow gamer!
Besides it still works out cheaper for me than having to drive into the city, pay parking then fight the rush-hour traffic home, get involved in a road rage incident and have to pay court costs… :)
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