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Forge World have advertised a new model for their upcoming campaign book which will apparently feature Elysians. This very nice model costs £34 plus postage, which is good value for money so if you want a single display model or are a wargamer who is not on a budget then go ahead.
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However, a squadron of three will cost somewhere in the region of £120 and that's a lot. So I asked myself if there are any alternatives.
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My first stopping point for a resin 40K scale vehicle at a good price is Old Crow. Old Crow make good quality, extremely well finished resin and metal kits. They are simpler than Forge World, and a great deal easier to make, but are considerably cheaper.
Above is an Old Crow Goanna Scout and it costs the princely price of £7 so the total cost of a squadron plus P&P is about £25.
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This is a slingshot AFV and it comes with a turret for £9
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Old Crow models are modular so, for example, you can change the back wheels for tracks at no extra charge.
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You can also buy a huge range of options from Old Crow. This is a Slingshot with missile launcher.
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There are a large range of turrets, guns, stowage, hatches, drivers etc available. The turret above costs £4, for example.
A squadron of Old Crow 'Venators' would set you back about £45 t0 £50 all in.
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Another alternative is the kitbash. You should be able to pick up one of these for a fiver.
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or a tenner for the above.
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Finally, the cheapest option of all. I picked up these 28ml (more or less) models for £2.99, or a quid each.