933 Freecloud Alpha Tester, In AlfaTesters, Beta Testers 6,298 posts 6,924 battles Report post #1 Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Hello! It's a bit of a random topic, but I'm looking to buy some diecast ships (thus far, I'm looking at Scharnhorst and Chokai). What are some good companies to buy diecast ships from? I'm mainly looking at overall quality of the diecast, though I'm also keeping price in range. I also don't mind a good-sized models and I don't really care about the extras inside the ship (i.e. magazines). So far, I'm looking at Eaglemoss and DeAgostini since they are usually considered the best diecast makers I can see thus far (I've bought Star Trek ships from the former and they look fine). That being said, I've been also looking at the Kriegsschiffe line for the Scharnhorst (http://www.kriegsschiffe-sammlung.de/index.php#DieModelle and the model: http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oKkAAOSwmfhX5hS-/s-l500.jpg) since their models look kinda nice...and they seem to be reasonably priced (despite being from Germany). Of course, I'm kinda conflicted with the Atlas Edition line for the Scharnhorst since its cheaper, but the model looks...uh...a bit less in quality than the German model. Any other diecast companies would definitely be appreciated...if you guys can help. I just want some information to ensure that I make a good investment on my model since I don't want it to crumble apart like cheap plastic. Thanks! Edited February 26, 2017 by Battlecruiser_Yavuz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
14 MR_BATTLESHIP_2016 Members 131 posts 1,446 battles Report post #2 Posted February 26, 2017 Hello! It's a bit of a random topic, but I'm looking to buy some diecast ships (thus far, I'm looking at Scharnhorst and Chokai). What are some good companies to buy diecast ships from? I'm mainly looking at overall quality of the diecast, though I'm also keeping price in range. I also don't mind a good-sized models and I don't really care about the extras inside the ship (i.e. magazines). So far, I'm looking at Eaglemoss and DeAgostini since they are usually considered the best diecast makers I can see thus far (I've bought Star Trek ships from the former and they look fine). That being said, I've been also looking at the Kriegsschiffe line for the Scharnhorst (http://www.kriegsschiffe-sammlung.de/index.php#DieModelle and the model: http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oKkAAOSwmfhX5hS-/s-l500.jpg) since their models look kinda nice...and they seem to be reasonably priced (despite being from Germany). Of course, I'm kinda conflicted with the Atlas Edition line for the Scharnhorst since its cheaper, but the model looks...uh...a bit less in quality than the German model. Any other diecast companies would definitely be appreciated...if you guys can help. I just want some information to ensure that I make a good investment on my model since I don't want it to crumble apart like cheap plastic. Thanks! I've gone to a special diecast model shop and they said they cant find them any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
933 Freecloud Alpha Tester, In AlfaTesters, Beta Testers 6,298 posts 6,924 battles Report post #3 Posted February 26, 2017 I've gone to a special diecast model shop and they said they cant find them any more. Find what? Warships? I was searching on Ebay for my purchases...and they seem alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
14 MR_BATTLESHIP_2016 Members 131 posts 1,446 battles Report post #4 Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Ok, I went to sierra toy soldier company, They carry everything about miniatures and they said it barely even existed http://www.sierratoysoldier.com Edited February 26, 2017 by MR_BATTLESHIP_2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
933 Freecloud Alpha Tester, In AlfaTesters, Beta Testers 6,298 posts 6,924 battles Report post #5 Posted February 27, 2017 Ok, I went to sierra toy soldier company, They carry everything about miniatures and they said it barely even existed http://www.sierratoysoldier.com Oh! I'm not asking about miniature soldiers. I'm consulting about diecast ships usually used for display purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
964 [PLPT] SergeantHop Members 4,435 posts 6,599 battles Report post #6 Posted February 27, 2017 Oh! I'm not asking about miniature soldiers. I'm consulting about diecast ships usually used for display purposes. Sierra Toy Soldier Company. That's the name of the business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
933 Freecloud Alpha Tester, In AlfaTesters, Beta Testers 6,298 posts 6,924 battles Report post #7 Posted February 27, 2017 Sierra Toy Soldier Company. That's the name of the business. Yeah...I visited their site and saw that they don't have anything for warships . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
120 NK_33 Beta Testers 577 posts 19,303 battles Report post #8 Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) Alnavco: http://alnavco.com/ has a wide selection from a number of suppliers. edit: It also has the Seapower game if you want warships a bit more accurate than our beloved boats game. Edited February 27, 2017 by NK_33 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
