Activity – Jim Ripley – Warlord Games

Jim Ripley replied to the topic After Market Tank Track Lengths in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 3 months ago

I was hoping a number of people would chime in saying they were looking for some too , and maybe get Warlord to release a blister pack of various track pieces and spare wheels for specific tanks . I think that new plastic/resin stuff the rereleased tank crews come in would be perfect to mold track in . Would be nice to have a Panzer III & IV set…[Read more]

Jim Ripley started the topic After Market Tank Track Lengths in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 3 months ago

Any one know of any companies that sell after market metal , brass or resin Panzer 3/4 type or T-34 style track ? I’m replicating some Eastern front Panzers and need a lot more track pieces than come in the Warlord or Rubicon stowage sets . Thanks

Jim Ripley started the topic What Older Tank Kits Would You Like To See Retooled ? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 4 months ago

Just built a 3 pack of the Panzer IV B/C/D , what a beautiful kit . Ok , it could of had separate turret side hatches and maybe the tropical engine deck seen on Ds in Afrika , but beautiful non the less . Way better than the Panzer IV G/H . That kit needs a redo . So does the T34 . The upper engine deck is wrong with the hatch being too small .…[Read more]

Jim Ripley replied to the topic Information needed. in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 4 months ago

I’ve always found the resin kits to be lacking in the instruction department , ie , the instructions for a field gun is one line drawing which hides most of the detail behind the gun shield . Not to mention the various unknown pewter bits and pieces . Is that flash or part of the kit , the instructions aren’t clear . I’ve built several guns b…[Read more]

Jim Ripley started the topic Missing Parts in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 7 months ago

Just a heads up guys . Both Jagdtiger kits I have built and one my friend has built are missing the bow mg piece . Nothing loose in box or bag , just not molded on the sprue . Its not a problem for me as I have a very deep parts box , but new comers to the hobby might feel different . Check your molds Warlord

Jim Ripley started the topic 13 th Waffen SS decals ? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 7 months ago

I’ve want to use those heads wearing the fez off the Waffen SS plastic sprue on some figures seated in the rear of an Opel Blitz truck . The problem I’m having is finding the correct unit decals for the vehicle . Does anyone know if any of the individual decal sets . or maybe one of the plastic kits has the 13 th Waffen SS Handschar decals ?

Jim Ripley started the topic Thank you Warlord in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 11 months ago

A big thank you to the Warlord staff for replacing a missing resin turret . Note to all overseas mail customers , make sure you get rid of all your old addresses on file as sometimes your parts go a stray . After a couple of trys , success , I can now finish my kit . Again, thank you Jim Ripley

Jim Ripley started the topic Info needed on Sherman DD in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 12 months ago

Thinking about a D Day diorama using the Sherman DD resin kit and seem to remember that there used to be a waterline version . Can’t seem to find it , was I imagining things ? Also , is all the stowage molded on to the kits or is it separate pieces ? Way too much clutter IMO compared to beach photos I’ve seen .

Is there a 3D or resin/ pewter k…[Read more]

Jim Ripley replied to the topic German Grenadiers – late, late war and long sleeves? in the forum Bolt Action 2 years, 1 month ago

But it should be easier to fix / change with green stuff than having to resort to surgery , at least that’s what I keep telling myself

Jim Ripley replied to the topic German Grenadiers – late, late war and long sleeves? in the forum Bolt Action 2 years, 1 month ago

Wargames Atlantic Panzer Lehr troops ? Short tunics , long sleeves , short boots / gaiters . The bodies have flat necks so swapping heads with BA parts is a little tricky sometimes , I picked up a few of WA various WW1 /2 sprues for kit bashing purposes

Jim Ripley started the topic Plastic Panzer IV B – D Quick kit review in the forum Bolt Action 2 years, 7 months ago

Nice up grade of detail over the older ( 7 -8 years ago ? ) Panzer IV G – H kit . crisper detail on the fender tools , much nicer drive sprocket and idler wheel as well much finer detail on the track . I like the way they split upper hull into crew compartment ( 2 types ) and the solid panel engine deck , it’s a shame they couldn’t have giv…[Read more]

Jim Ripley replied to the topic British/Canadian '43-'45 starter set. Couple of questions about the Churchill in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 2 months ago

While the Churchill kit gives you the Petard mortar , you still have to scratch build the side mounting brackets for AVRE equipment ( red ) and change the bow gunners hatch ( blue ) . S&S models make these pieces in pewter . Wish I’ld known that before I scratch built the pieces for mine

Jim Ripley replied to the topic Sherman V DD question in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 3 months ago

Still looking for info on this kit . And wasn’t there a water line version of the DD with raised screens at one time or am I imaging things ?

Jim Ripley started the topic Sherman V DD question in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 4 months ago

Do the resin Sherman V DD kits ( screens lowered , and no screens ) come with all that stowage clutter molded on , or is it separate pieces ? I have an idea for a beach landing diorama and I want to make the resin tank match the one in the picture I’m using as reference

Jim Ripley replied to the topic Information Needed on ISU 122 /152 Resin Kit in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 6 months ago

So just the round hatches ( gunner /commander ) can be shown open , thanks . Was hoping the large square crew hatch was also a separate piece , will have to rethink my plans ….. was going to use the newish Bad Squido winter tank riders and tank crew figures . Keep hoping Warlord / Italeri will release a plastic one as they have the lower h…[Read more]

Jim Ripley started the topic Information Needed on ISU 122 /152 Resin Kit in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 6 months ago

Just wondering if anyone can tell me how many roof hatches of these beasts are separate pieces . I have an idea for a diorama which needs open hatches and crew figures , and really don’t want to have to drill out resin . If at all possible a picture of the unbuilt kit roof would be appreciated. All I can find on google is 1/72 and 1/35 kits . Thanks

Jim Ripley replied to the topic Double Barrel Shotguns for 28mm in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 7 months ago

Only ones I have seen are on the sprues of the new plastic figure sets ( Cowboys & Cowgirls ) for Dead Mans Hand . IRC you get 2 per sprue , and they come “broken ” in 2 pieces so you can model them being reloaded .

Jim Ripley replied to the topic Kit Bashing Figures – Easy Peasy or a PIA ? in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 8 months ago

I build my figures to fit in a specific spot on a specific tank so I tend to glue them on . That being said I do have a few generic seated figures that can be put anywhere if needed . I have had a few ideas for removable figure groups though . Tiny rice grain sized magnets might work in the figures feet if the plastic engine deck is very th…[Read more]

Jim Ripley replied to the topic Kit Bashing Figures – Easy Peasy or a PIA ? in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 8 months ago

Those look really good . It’s a pity the early Brits and Germans aren’t compatable with the later plastics .. although I have used some of the arms on Rubicon figures . You never know where you’re going to find bits that work . Anybody tried cross kiting Wargames Atlantic arms with Warlord figures ?

Not done much hobby most of the summer bu…[Read more]

Jim Ripley started the topic Tank Museum Tour UK / Europe in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 9 months ago

I’m planning on going to Europe in the summer of 2023 and want to visit Bovington , Saumur , Munster and hopefully Kubinka tank museums , as well as the beaches of Normandy ( maybe Warlord as well ) . Does anyone in the forum know of any UK travel agents who arrange these kind of trips ? Thank you