Small Scale Military Headquarters

What's everyone use for diorama's in 1:72 scale?

What do you use for buildings? I know there's a few things out there that are labeled 1:72, but it doesn't seem to be a lot. Do you use HO scale?

I've used some of the small FOV accessories, but the site www.build-a-rama.com will probably more than satisfy your needs for 1:72 diorama accessories

There are loads of 1/72 buildings out there in the wargaming/diorama market. What sort of building are you looking for, region and era? That may help to narrow it down a bit.

Do you use HO scale?

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say no. HO scale is 1/87th so I should think most HO scale stuff is going to look a bit "stunted" in comparison to 1/72nd vehicles and such. Maybe somebody else who has actually tried using the two scales together can add some info to this discussion??

ostketten wrote:

Do you use HO scale?

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say no. HO scale is 1/87th so I should think most HO scale stuff is going to look a bit "stunted" in comparison to 1/72nd vehicles and such. Maybe somebody else who has actually tried using the two scales together can add some info to this discussion??

HO scale is noticeably smaller than 1:72 scale, as mentioned above HO scale is 1/87. You can still use them, they will just look small compared to the 1:72 tanks and figures (door ways, windows, etc.).

If you want to make a diorama, there are many companies that make 1:72 scale house facades to be used with dioramas. There are alot of companies though so depending on what type of building you want would depend on which companies to point you to.

train scales at this link
viewtopic.php?p=65658#65658

I'm looking to do a European city scene, anywhere from France to Russia. When I search for 1:72 scale buildings, I don't have a lot of luck.

Any sites/dealers that would have a good selection?

These need to be painted but are very cool:
http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/scen ... d8001.html
http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/scen ... d8002.html
http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/scen ... d8006.html

There is also:
http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/scen ... nflix.html
http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/scen ... _Auth.html
Trees, etc: http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/scen ... cated.html
and trusty old BAR: http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/scen ... _1-72.html

I have a couple Conflix buildings in 1/72 scale, and I really like them. They're pre-assembled and painted. No muss no fuss. I forget who I ordered them from, but you might want to look on Ebay, as well as using a search engine.

Here are a few photos of mine.













One is their Ruined House, the other their Ruined Villa. Be careful, they have a couple of 15mm scale items. Make sure what you order is the 25mm scale.

I'm looking to do a European city scene, anywhere from France to Russia. When I search for 1:72 scale buildings, I don't have a lot of luck.
Any sites/dealers that would have a good selection?

Foxhole has a pretty nice selection of the Conflix pre-painted stuff which looks very nice, the stuff is not cheap mind you, but it appears to be top quality... http://store.foxholetoys.com/coprdi.html I might have to get a few of these myself

worldwar2buff wrote:What's everyone use for diorama's in 1:72 scale?

What do you use for buildings? I know there's a few things out there that are labeled 1:72, but it doesn't seem to be a lot. Do you use HO scale?

The closest scale to use with 1/72 is OO, it's 1/76 I think, it is very close.

The closest scale to use with 1/72 is OO, it's 1/76 I think, it is very close.

Maybe I'm not looking in the right place, but I did not see anything at the Hobbymaster site relating to OO scale buildings or accessories On a related note, Admiral toys is expanding their 1/72nd armor line with the following items.... "Russian SU-85 tank destroyer, M41 Walker Bulldog, US 105mm howitzer, German 88mm and Japanese Type 97 Shi Ki tank. Expected release date is the first half of 2007. They've also hinted at a German Pak 40 anti-tank gun and painted figure sets. It's probably safe to say we will see other anti-aircraft and artillery guns as well." Pics of the prototypes here... http://www.diecast72.com/warroom.asp
The US 105mm and German 88mm guns both look incredibly detailed for 1/72nd scale models, very impressive.

ostketten wrote:

The closest scale to use with 1/72 is OO, it's 1/76 I think, it is very close.

Maybe I'm not looking in the right place, but I did not see anything at the Hobbymaster site relating to OO scale buildings or accessories :

I wasn't referring to anything Hobby Master makes, I was just letting him know that OO is about the closest he will get if he looks at any model railroad scenery.

Below are a few links to 1/72 buildings (1/72 = 20mm in the wargaming world). Dozens of companies out there make 1/72 diorama accessories/buildings but this will at least give you an idea of what's available.

Sentry Models buildings
http://www.rapid-fire.uk.com/buildings_for_sale.htm

Tiger Productions
http://www.tigerdio.com/1_72_scale.htm

Shell Hole Scenics
http://www.shellhole.co.uk/catalogue/in ... ex&cPath=1

Grand Manner
http://www.grandmanner.co.uk/shop/prodt ... istory=cat

Alemany
http://www.hobbiesguinea.com/advanced_s ... ny&x=0&y=0

Scenic Effects
http://www.mondayknight.com/Scenic-20mm-WWII.htm

Below are a few links to 1/72 buildings (1/72 = 20mm in the wargaming world)

WOW, what a fantastic selection of links, thanks for sharing. I think I have been bitten by the 1/72nd scale bug....

Thanks everyone. More out there than I thought. Will definitely help.