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[OzDigger]

Hi

this year 2010 they are due to release Australian Infantry, German Mountain Troops , British Infantry Support Group and finally the Soviets/Russians - ALL WW2.

For 2011/2012/2013 hopefully will see the Gurkhas and Japanese Inf WW2 , Plus the Waterloo 4 x sets of British Inf, Highland Inf , French Inf and French Imperial Guard Grenadiers and the Wild West 7th Cavalry , Cowboys and Indians sets.

I think that leaves the Mediaeval foot soldiers and the 4 x sets of "Modern" 1980's soldiers British, Soviet, West German and US.

They must be popular because every time I go to my wholesalers they are sold out of most sets.

Maybe Airfix will make some new 1/32nd sets??

Regards
9th

cool

 

[Eazy]

Does anybody have pictures of the modern Soviet and US figures. I really don't remember those though I guess they might have come out after I lost a bit of interest in such things.
I don't remember any SAS either but I did have the modern German and British. Really nice sets.

 

[Wraith]

Does anybody have pictures of the modern Soviet and US figures. I really don't remember those though I guess they might have come out after I lost a bit of interest in such things.
I don't remember any SAS either but I did have the modern German and British. Really nice sets.

SAS

Modern Russians

Modern US NATO

Always thought the poses on the Russians and NATO troops were a bit 'static' and too skinny, whilst the SAS were bang on the mark.

 

[Ragnar]

Are the modern Russians still modern?

 

[Eazy]

Thanks Simon- I see what you mean about the Russians and NATO. They do look a bit skinny somehow especially compared to the modern Brits and Germans which were a bit more detailed.
The SAS look good- I'm sorry I missed out on them.

 

[Eazy]

Are the modern Russians still modern?

They're probably a bit Eighties!

 

[Wraith]

Are the modern Russians still modern?

They're probably a bit Eighties!

80's military retro chic. I reckon they can pull that off.

 

[Ragnar]

80's military retro chic. I reckon they can pull that off.

Or maybe 2001 Iraqi troops

 

[Wraith]

Or maybe 2001 Iraqi troops

You know what, I never even considered that! There's me crying out for more modern stuff, and there it is under my nose.
Hmmmm.....I feel a bit of mild conversion and painting coming up.

Thanks for the inspiration!

Cheers
Simon

 

[Ragnar]

No probs, there Wraith yea there are not to many modern troops around...FOV are the only ones that come to mind.

 

[Patton]

Great to see that people are still interested in the Airfix soldier brand particularly the 1/32 scale.

I grew up collecting (and playing) with Airfix and the yearning hasnt stopped I have at least 1000 figures in the original (very loved) boxes.

My release wishlist
: WWII Italians
: SAS
: US/NATO
: Mod Russians

I do have the above (but not enough ......... of course). I also would like to start on the Waterloo range BUT would need multiple boxes to make up the numbers so would love to know actual release dates.


cheers

 

[Mitch]

Poses were great detail was great and, I think they have never been beaten IMO by any maker since. I have all my brothers and he had many multiples and one day will get into the loft. My favourites were and still are the british commandos.
Mitch