Airfix 54 MM Polish Lancer

[Steve Corvi]

I did this one for a magazine article years back when Airfix re-issued this figure.

Always loved the pose & colors of this one...very similiar to Historex in composition & assembly


Steve

 

[Malkie]

You have done credit to what was at the time an outstanding figure.

Malkie

 

[Steve Corvi]

Thank you for your kind words

Steve

 

[Briggsy]

Great rendition of a classic Steve, they are still nice figures though I am given to believe the molds no longer exist, which is a shame.

Simon

 

[Steve Corvi]

Ya I think you are right

The price was very good too. They do remind me of Historex in structure & assembly

Steve

 

[Briggsy]

Ya I think you are right

The price was very good too. They do remind me of Historex in structure & assembly

Steve

I keep seeing them at shows at prices ranging from a bargain to ridiculous, I have the British Grenadier but not really sure if I want to make it or keep it in the package for nostalgia.

Yes they are a bit like Historex though not as versatile or as expansive in range. I started Historex with limited success in the 80's & 90's but then moved on to flats. I am so pleased I rediscovered the range now my skills are better than they were back in the day.

Simon

 

[Babelfish]

Nice bit of nostalgia there. I did most of this range when I was in my teens, but for some reason never this one.

- Steve

 

[Steve Corvi]

Ya this range is nice but somewhat probelmatic to always get....The plastic horse mounted figures are very versatile and it would be nice to see them available on a widescale again.

This book by Ottinger is a great source and inspiration for building I highly rec. it!!


Steve,

 

[CLASSICVS]

These kits are easily available on eBay and are usually cheap. I’ve never paid over $15 shipped for one.

I just last week got the 1/12 scale Bengal Lancer for $21 shipped.

 

[NigelR]

Blimey, a blast from the past! Nice to see an old classic like this well presented. I built them all back in the day.....

 

[Steve Corvi]

Nice to see they are still available on Ebay

Steve

 

[Blind Pew]

I never tire of seeing one of these. It has a place in my heart. The first mounted kit I ever did, aged about 11. You have done it proud, thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[CLASSICVS]

Nice to see they are still available on Ebay

Steve

Did not mean that in a snarky way at all, if it came off that way. Just wanted folks to know that they are out there and affordable.