I know this is probably a rather basic question, but...which companies have good stowage offerings (modern as well as WWII)? Just recently I started tweaking up my models and making them a little more interestingI have used some stuff by VP and one update set from Legends, but surely there are tons of other good options out there. Could you folks help point me towards them?

Verlinden, Legends, Custom Dioramics, Tamiya's (modern acc'y set is ok) Just to name a few.......

Jeff
All of Matt's list is good. The big problem , especially with modern armor, is that you need so much stowage. Look at the Gulf war pics. Bradleys loaded with a dozen packs and bed rolls, tarps, ect. Most of the set I know of provide just a few (sometimes only one) of the needed items. I've been toying with making my own, molding them in resin using a plastic part as the master. Of course, it would be illegal to sell such items. But a friend tells me that making resin parts can be simple and cheap. Just a thought.
Chuck

Well, it depends what you are looking for. If you want plasitc parts, then the mentioned companies are good. For different stuff, try smaller companies like Extra Detail, they have a variety of different accessories that are suitable for modern armor.

Andrew

plus Models is another one. They've got a good Vietnam set.

Hi there
Try here for modern british afv stowage

http://www.accurate-armour.com/aaproducts.cfm?CFID=22811&CFTOKEN=52601279&navlevel=1

hth
regards
Peter

Thanks for the suggestions folks!!! Time to go blow part of my paycheck.

One suggestion is to cover everyting with a tied-down tarpulin. Tissue paper or thinned A&B putty works well. I remember using tarps to cover our exposed gear in the bustle racks to keep it secured and to keep it from getting more dirty.
You can add scrap plastic, wood or resin blocks under the tarp to give the appearance of equipment without having to spend a whole lot of money. This way you can stretch out your equipment on several projects.

Accurate Armour make a good stowage set for WWII also...I just bought one and it's great....so I believe all their stowage sets will be the same hight quality.
As for m60a3's suggestion....I save all the resin blocks I cut off of things...these make nice different sized stowage pieces to go under tarps on the back deck of a tank....and no one knows the difference except me....Ooooops and now you guys do too

I just picked up The Italieri Accessories No407,theres some good tool boxes wooden boxes duffell bags folded blankets back packs helmets (uk&us) weapons include a morter thompsons m1 garands m1 carbines ammopouches for those a bren gun a30cal and a boyes anti tank rifle & hand grenades. it cost me £3.oo I suppose thats about $2.oo well worth the money. all the best

Thanks for the tips and ideas. I think I may give resin casting a go. Who knows, maybe I'll even sculpt my own.