1/30 Bandai Models with 60mm Figures (1 Viewer)

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The photos show 60mm figures with two Bandai 1/30 plastic scale models from the 1960s. Bandai, Minicraft and Nichimo produced a number of good quality plastic model kits in 1/30 scale before Tamiya invented 1/35 scale and consolidated the model armor market in the eary 1970s. The kits are available on Ebay and include; Panzer III, Panzer IV, Jagdpanzer, Hummel, Tiger I and Panther tanks. The models are great for making inexpensive knocked out or damaged vehicles for dioramas. I modified the Hummel to include the version with a muzzel brake developed to extend range using a heavy #8 charge. The range of the 150mm SFH 18 was doubled and equaled more modern Russian artillery. The first rocket assisted shells were also developed for the Hummel late in the war.
 
Great info, and these look soooooo good! There's a definite lack of "Real 1/32" armor, I've been using the old Monogram kits, but the subject matter is limited. Another resource can only help!
 
The figure and Panzers are 60mm. Larger than 54 mm or 1/32.
 

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