The Thomas Gunn Roman Onager is the most accurate version of Roman Torsion Artillery made to date in 1/30 scale. Most models are based
upon medieval catapults that used a cup to hold the projectile. The Roman Onager used a sling; which increased the range by 30%
The K&C Roman Ballista is one of the most accurate in 1/30 scale and the crew is excellent too. The Ballista and crew will fit into the top of the Roman Fort tower if positioned to fire to either side.
Four manufacturers currently make 1/30 scale Panzer IV H models with varying features and price points; First Legion, King and Country, Thomas Gunn and War Park. The PZ IV H versions with Tricolor Camouflage will be used for comparison evaluation.
Which manufacturer makes the best example in...
A Kampf Grupp consisting of a Figarti Tiger I, Panther G and a Jagdpanzer IV. Germany circa 1945. The figures are a mix of Figarti, Kronprinze and W. Britains.
TCS Tigers I and II. The Tiger I is the first TCS Tiger in 1/29 scale. The Kingtiger is the 2015 version with interior detail 1/28 scale. The figures are a combination of TCS, K&C and Figarti.
The JJD Navy Pilots work well with a variety of aircraft models. The photos shows the pilot seated in an F4U and a standing figure for size comparison. The pilot figure also fits into the Hobby Master F6F and SBD.
Actual 60mm figures as measured from top of base to head; can work realistically with some FOV and 21st Century Cold Steel Armor. Some of these models are between 1/31 and 1/30 scale and provide an economical means to build multivehicle dioramas.
The FOV Jagdtiger is one of the last FOV Panzers...
The excellent K&C Luftwaffe figures are great for aircraft shelf displays. The 3 figures add great interest to an FW109D shelf display. The late war Dora is considered to be one of the best fighters of WWII.
I repainted my ED King Tiger in the Ambush Pattern used by King Tiger 113 of the 501st Schwere Panzer Abteilung. The KT survived the Battle of the Bulge and fought on in the Eifel region of Germany in 1945. Jean Restayn illustrates this KT in his book Tanks of World War Two.
The Eagle Design Kingtiger with the production turret and 3 color camouflage is on the Y-Weido site on Ebay for $210.00 with free shipping. The top turret and hull hatches open. Errors in the prototype seem to have been corrected in this version. The tracks are metal and the wheels, idler and...
The JJD Navy Pilot figure is very versatile. The figure height is 29mm and fits into the cockpit of the Hobby Master F6F and SBD Aircraft. The figure height in the cockpit can be adjusted by increasing the seat height with a piece of modeling clay as required. Many large scale aircraft models...
The Roman Pilum was the weapon that made the Roman Army as effective as it was in battle. The tactic of throwing volleys of Pila to disrupt the formation of enemies and than close with the Gladius was unique to the Roman Army. Toy Soldier manufacturers rarely make accurate Roman Pilums. The haft...
A video on You Tube has color film footage of King Tigers in action in the Battle of Berlin. The title is King tiger Last stand: Berlin 1945. Rare to find color cini in 1945! Another You Tube video worth watching is; How to Paint Tiger Tanks by the Tank Museum. The Tank Museum bovington, england...
Five Toy Soldier manufacturers have made Panther Tanks over the last decade; Honor Bound, King and Country, The Collectors Showcase, Figarti and First Legion. Which company made the best Panther tank in terms of accuracy and quality?
Panzer camouflage color photos from Armor Museums. Examination of exhibits of German WWII Tricolor Camouflage in Munster, Bovington and Kubinka Armor Museums are very interesting. The late war Panther in the photos utilized whatever paint was available to make an interesting and effective...
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