War On The Tracks With New TT Combat Release
January 16, 2019 by cassn
TT Combat have released a new set of MDF trains for use with 28-35mm wargames. The model kits, made from a mix of MDF and Greyboard, are easy to put together and come unpainted.
I have mixed feelings about these trains. Despite arguments about affordability, versatility, and durability, I'm just not the biggest fan of MDF models. However, I do find myself returning to look again at the Supply Train set.
I like the detailing on the panels, they have a space-age circuit board design which really appeals to me. I also really like the detailing on the actual tracks - it's simple but effective.
The War Train also has a really good militaristic design, especially when you see it with the Resin Weapon Platforms attached (sold separately).
However, I don't like the door or wheel design on either model, and I think they're more pronounced on the War Train which is probably why I prefer the Supply set.
If you're interested in your Commanders riding the rails, you can get the War Train and the Supply Train from the TT Combat website.
How do you feel about MDF model kits?
"A really good militaristic design!"
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MDF is great for getting a lot of terrain down relatively cheaply. However it does require quite a fair amount of effort to build (PVA takes quite a while to dry) and a whole lot more effort to prepare and paint to a standard that adequately disguises that it’s MDF. It’s also not great, as a rule of thumb, for vehicles.
I have a lot of ttcombat terrain, but really don’t like the train. Looks incomplete to me.
Maybe if it had a windscreen at the front.
this looks great as an armoured train.
Train looks terrible ,just doesn’t work. Belongs in a kids nursery
MDF is good for simple stuff, but there is a time when resin or plastic should be used.
Recently I learned you can tell the types of trains by the wheels, so this train is a 14-0-0. I wonder how it turns the corners.
It’s mostly used for steam locomotives and the way you’re describing it it has 14 leading wheels, 0 powered wheels and 0 trailing wheels, so it wouldn’t even get to the corner to begin with.
What’s the model used for scale in the second pic? Anyone recognise it?