1:35 Male driver for A/S-32A-31A

What the figure represents

A figure of an adult man in 1:35 scale, intended for the tow tractor designated A/S-32A-31A. Machines like that serve to move aircraft around the apron and operating them is part of everyday work at an airfield and on a deck. The figure in itself gives a scene its scale: only next to a person can you tell how big the machine really is.

Where it fits

It shows at its best in a setting where the work of the ground crew is visible, that is while an aircraft is being towed, while the machine is backing up or while waiting for a signal from the marshaller. It will also do good service as an addition to a display case where the vehicle stands on its own and the scene lacks a living element. Beside the figure it pays off to place small equipment as well, say a tow bar or chocks under the wheels, so that the scene does not look empty and the viewer can tell what is going on.

Building and painting tips

• Choose the glue according to the material of the parts; super glue holds on resin and metal.
• Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little clear of the part and sand the remainder down.
• Wash and degrease the figure before painting, otherwise paint will not hold on the smooth surfaces.
• Paint the face and hands in several thin coats and darken the recesses with a glaze.
• Choose the coloring of the clothing and any color coding of vests according to references for the unit and the period.

Terms of supply

The item is carried among figures in 1:35 scale. Paints, glue and a base are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.