28mm Figures for World War II

[Wargames General]

WW2 US pilots miniatures in Shapeways. P51D Mustang too

P51D Mustang:
http://www.shapeways.com/product/RXFG8EGSU/p51d-mustang-1-56-scale-28mm-wargames?li=search-results-1&optionId=57954157   
 
P51D Mustang bombs:
http://www.shapeways.com/product/T8P8GUKA7/p51d-mustang-bombs-drop-tanks-1-56-28mm-wargames?li=search-results-1&optionId=57954309

P51D Mustang pilot:
http://www.shapeways.com/product/U828XB4J9/p51-mustang-pilots-1-56-scale-28mm-wargames?li=search-results-1&optionId=57954360.

P51D Mustang stand:
http://www.shapeways.com/product/5EW4SEWAV/p51d-mustang-stand-1-56-scale-28mm-wargames?li=search-results-1&optionId=57954394

No news about quality yet, but seems to be cool. I just order one of each.

[grant]

Wow, only $196 for the Mustang. Totally seems fair 

I sat in the last Canadian wartime Mustang a couple of years ago. it was pretty cool.

[carlos marighela]

Great! Only $200 plus a couple of weeks sanding, filling, re-scribing panel lines, sanding, sanding again, a bit more sanding, buffing then maybe hoping that the primer smooths out the remaining ridges and dunes.

To think I could spend $20 on a far more detailed 1/48 model of a P-51 and easier to construct but where's the fun in that? Actually for $200 I could probably have a couple of high quality, diecast pre-paints for that price.

[Wargames General]

I bought other times in Shapeways. 1/56 scale vehicles (only a pair) and accesories, never need sand, only to fix and paint. I hope this time will be the same. They use a plastic powder 3d printer and usually they have very quality products. Very different from the plastic wire 3d printers.

It is a expensive plane, of course, but I think is due to the materials and the limited production. Is not a factory. For my army I only need one P51 Mustang (or two for collection) to give some air support using the Bolt Action´s extended air support rules. Very funny when the opponent has anti-aircraft guns or another plane. And in this case you can buy too stand, pilots and bombs. According to vendor, you can choose to put the detachable tanks or the bombs whenever you want, and the same for the landing gear.

I hope to see 1/56 scale plastic aircrafts from Revell or other maker. From my point of view is only to change the scale of the actual commercial models.    . In the meanwhile I think this is a good option to have all the army on the same scale consistently.

[Plastic muscle]

Seems to be cool. Maybe for Christmas. 

[Plastic muscle]

I have the 1/56 scale BF 109 G6 Messerschmitt from Shapeways. Really perfect, highly recomended. Don´t need to sand. Now looking for a good paint scheme. 

[Wargames General]

And what about the 1/56 scale P51 Mustang?. Do you know if is in the same quality of the BF 109 G6? .

[Plastic muscle]

Same good quality. I received one for chritsmas and is a very good 1/56 scale P-51D-5-NA. 

[Wargames General]

Too late. I have one . Christmas too. Thank you.

Really very good quality. Expensive but very good quality. Panel lines well defined and the possibility to change the undercarriage between close or open is fantastic.

After see the P51D I sent an e-mail to them asking for more airplanes. BF109E, Corsair, Spitfire, ...

And now waiting Stuka from Blitzkrieg Miniatures. Perry has the german pilots.

[Ragnar]

Hi there, would any care to comment on whether Warlord/Bolt Action figures are compatible with Blacktree design?

[The Gray Ghost]

BTD are more chunky

Hi there, would any care to comment on whether Warlord/Bolt Action figures are compatible with Blacktree design?

[Ragnar]

Thanks Gray Ghost

[The Red Graf]

A few months ago I saw a news item about some new 28mm WWII American infantry. They were plastic, and were described as being close to heroic 28mm. They were the. Whining of a new line but I seem to recall it was an older company. Does this ring a bell with anyone?

Thanks.

[carlos marighela]

Update:

Eureka:

Soviet Infantry.

Soviet Maxim Gun.

PTRD anti-tank rifle and crew.

50mm Mortar and crew.

Soviet Militia/Partisans (eight figures, mix Soviet weapons)

Soviet Militia/ Factory Workers (as above, due soon) now available.

Bad Squiddo Games (AKA The Dice Bag Lady)

Women of the Red Army (female snipers, infantry, command, tank riders, tank crew etc)

If you are reading this Annie, let's have some female Soviet partisans.

[Ingmar]

Does anyone know of a manufacturer of 28mm winter gear IJA suitable for Manchuria and China during the 30's/40's?