1:35 US Navy pilots WW II (3 fig.)

US Navy pilots, resin figures 1:72

The set contains three unpainted figures of US Navy pilots of the Second World War period in 1:72 scale by the Czech brand CMK. It is not an aircraft kit but an accessory for a finished model, for a diorama of a carrier deck scene or for a display case, where the figures supply the missing sense of scale.

What you will find in the box

The figures are cast in resin and supplied unpainted, on their casting blocks. In this scale a standing figure is roughly two and a half centimeters tall, so the shapes of the flying gear are rendered in fine relief that comes out only once painted. The set was released in 2010 and has since been part of the standing range of accessories for models of American carrier aircraft.

Building and painting tips

First wash the castings in warm soapy water to remove the mold release residue. Cut the casting blocks off with a saw or a cutter rather than pliers, and sand the surface; sand resin wet and protect your airways. They are bonded with super glue, as cement for plastic does not work here. Apply a thin primer before painting for the sake of adhesion. With figures in 1:72 scale it pays to work with strong contrast between highlights and shadows, otherwise the figure is visually lost beside the model.

Who the figures are for

• modelers of American carrier aircraft in 1:72 scale
• builders of dioramas of a carrier deck or an airfield scene
• figure painters with experience of working with resin
• modelers who want to add a sense of scale to a finished model

The figures are supplied unassembled and unpainted as resin castings. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.