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Halowan
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Posted 6 Years, 8 Months ago Link #1
I'm working on f-18 and f-14 in 1:32 scale and I would to build a little diorama with some figures and a few vehicles like the one used to put the bombs under the pylons (don't know the name) and one to refuel .

Do you know a site that sells this items in 1:32 scale, or a manufactorer that builds it?

thank you

M.C.
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optilude
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Posted 6 Years, 8 Months ago Link #2
Actually, each figure set from Dragon is unique. They are based on Ron Volstad's artwork (which surprised me, as I figured the artwork would come AFTER the figures were produced). As far as
I know, there have not been any "repeats". Each set is designed to be accurate for the subject, even if "obscure". In addition, the faces are pantographed down from 1/16th scale masters by
Mike Good, who is the finest sculptor in the hobby.

The probable reason that there are so few 1/32nd scale styrene figures, is that so few "aircraft" modelers like figures period.
Look at the participants at any big exhibition. The armor, figure, and diorama artists mingle with one another, and there is much
"cross-pollination" of ideas, techniques, and talent. The aircraft modelers seem to cling together, and "only" together. If more aircraft modelers would expand their horizons to include figures, and dioramas; then the demand for figures would rise, and hopefully the market would respond.

There are some exceptions, however. The afore-mentioned Mr. Good has produced EXCELLENT pilot figures in 1/48th scale, marketed by Jaguar (as Good Stuff). These are probably the finest 1/48th scale figures ever produced. Perhaps if enough aircraft modelers responded, Mr. Good might be tempted to do something in 1/32nd scale.

For a peek at his incredible talent:
http://www.jaguarmodels.com/148sf.htm
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fmeachum
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Posted 6 Years, 8 Months ago Link #3
gotta point there. bet over 80% of my armor and aircraft is German...
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Posted 6 Years, 8 Months ago Link #4
I've always wondered why, with so many 1/32 aircraft made over the decades, why no major model company has made a series of styrene figures. Seems like it would be a slam dunk item. I mean if Dragon can package the same German soldiers with a label of some obscure battle in May 1943 then someone could make a decent pilot/crew set.
thru ranting - the size should not be all that visible. don't think all
Navy/Air Force pilots and crew are all 6 feet and over. Having "smaller" figures in a diorama makes sense to me. Probably a lot more "average" height people than tall ones...
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Posted 6 Years, 8 Months ago Link #5
Try the dollar store for 1/32 military figures. Often these are made from worn out molds and a lot of rework may be required. I think many were originally Airfix figures. You may get lucky and find 1/32
Airfix figures at a swap meet or eBay.
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Posted 6 Years, 8 Months ago Link #6
Dear Sir, Try the RED LANCERS, for figures and some other items in 1/32 scale. These can be expensive!!!!!!!
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