Wanting to Buy US B17 crewman or Pilot 120mm+

[dfmoss]

I am looking for a 120mm (or larger) figure of a USAAF B17 pilot or crewman. I have the old Verlinden Memphis Belle crewman. I am looking for something with a little more "character," or more interesting pose.

Any ideas?

This will be for a local museum on the grounds of a former B17 training base.

Thanks!

Don

 

[Richie]

Hi Don,
I think besides the Verlinden figures and Young's 1/10 busts you are pretty limited.
Legend Productions did a full crew in 3d but only in 1/48 scale. You could try them
to see if you can get a large scale custom figure printed. They might be obliging as it's
for a museum.
cheers
Richie

 

[dfmoss]

Thanks, Richie!

 

[Jimmy S]

AC Models do a B17 Waist gunner in 1/16 ... https://www.bnamodelworld.com.au/mo...1:16-boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-waist-gunner

Dont buy the Chinese recast they are terrible

 

[Redcap]

Whilst somewhat smaller, I have seen this set of a B-17 crew painted with a replicated Nissan Type hut on a dio base and the result was absolutely stunning and an imposing piece. It would be ideal for the museum setting you speak of as it is compact too and does not need much display space.

https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/ac-models-new-zealand-news.113945/

 

[Babelfish]

AC Models do a B17 Waist gunner in 1/16 ... Dont buy the Chinese recast they are terrible

Wouldn't know about that, but AC originals are ..... shall we say .... often "a challenge". Which is a shame because Andy is a very talented sculptor and covers some superb subjects that are in some cases quite unique in the hobby. It's just the casting side of things that lets them down a bit.

But as Gary alludes to in the post above, if you're not afraid to maybe have to put in some donkey-work to bring them up to scratch, the results can be very impressive indeed.

- Steve

 

[phc35]

I am looking for a 120mm (or larger) figure of a USAAF B17 pilot or crewman. I have the old Verlinden Memphis Belle crewman. I am looking for something with a little more "character," or more interesting pose.

Any ideas?

This will be for a local museum on the grounds of a former B17 training base.

Thanks!

Don

 

[Canoehead]

While not full figures, Young Miniatures have several really nice 1/10 busts of USAAF crew. I converted their fighter pilot to a B-17 pilot a while back:

 

[dfmoss]

Very nicely done!

Don

 

[Mac1966]

https://m.eng.h3models.com/product/hs16002-116usaaf-bomber-pilot-crew/36/category/31/display/1/