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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: szymon on March 14, 2013, 07:27:37 AM
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It seems to me that in this range are large gaps in the market, is very few vehicles and figures in 1:32 scale. I got the idea to encourage the cooperation of two very good Polish modellers who deal with this subject. That is why we want to do some research on the market, what is the potential demand for such sets.
Please write what topics you interested, on what the vehicles and figures is demand.
This would have been, of course, sets the resin.
Here's sample of this what doing my friend Darek, this his Berliet, but only in the scale of 1:35 and 1:72
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/szymbowiec/BerlietCBA_1021_zpsf776d844.jpg)
More images to watch on his website
www.beck-rmk.com
(http://www.beck-rmk.com)
(Sorry for my paltry English) :-[
Best regards
Simon
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Thank you Simon for bringing this to our attention and also for the link to the brilliant build log of this vehicle, it is an amazing model.
In my opinion, there is quite a good market for 1:32 scale WW1 vehicles and figures, many modelers are now creating dioramas but the lack of decent purpose build military vehicles, especially light to medium trucks, and more so WW1 aviation figures. Dioramas need a lot of ground crew, guys working on the aircraft, doing engine overhauls, fitting and removing engines from aircraft, working at a lathe, changing the wheel on a vehicle, unloading a truck and so forth, the list could be endless. Aircrew figures could include seated pilots, mechanics swinging the prop, guys holding the wingtips while the aircraft taxis, observers standing in their pits holding the machine gun or simply sitting on their small seat. Even guys sitting around having a cup of coffee and a smoke would make great additions to a diorama scene. As I said, light/medium trucks, staff cars, even some horse drawn wagons all fit perfectly with a diorama. Then you could add all the airfied accessories, tools, personal equipment, food items, ammo boxes, ladders, gantry for doing engine removals, work benches, tables and chairs, fuel drums etc.
1:32 scale WW1 aiviation is a booming industry at the moment and with the advent of the superb WnW kits the future looks very bright so any company that takes the step towards producing 1:32 scale WW1 aircraft related items will have a very steady market for quite some time.
I wish you and your friends all the very best in your venture, if the Berliet truck is an indication of the quality of work your success is assured.
Des.
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Ford Model T militarized Trucks of course. Any British,french or German cars used as Squadron transport. Ambulances, Motorcycles and sidecars, etc. etc.
RAGIII
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I agree with the requests above. Airfield- related vehicles - trucks, motorcycles and bicycles and figures depicting people doing something rather than just standing still.
British, German, French vehicles and figures would be the most commercially saleable items and of course American for the 1918 period.
Also some animals- squadron mascots. Dogs, even cats.
These items in 1/32 scale especially would find customers, but 1/48th scale should not be ignored either. Not sure of demand in 1/72 but there is almost nothing around in 1/32 scale.
Best wishes for your planned figure and vehicles. The customer demand is there for you.\
Kind regards
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Renault and Crossley are other good candidates.
In 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72.
Please.
Cheers,
Bud
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Simon,
I would be most interested in any WWI Airfield vehicle type,and any nationality. Figures in 1/32 certainly would be most welcomed too. I'd like to see a set of figures for Ambulances for RAF/RNAS , French,and German. I would also add ground grewman and mechanics for British,French,German,and American Air Services.
Here's a couple of conversions in need of Figures.
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/WW%20I%20French%20Airfield%20Diorama/IMG_1283.jpg)
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/British%20WW%20I%20Vehicles/IMG_1412.jpg)
A driver,Medic,and attendants are really needed for my Rolls Royce Ambulance.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
PS: Forgot to add the very best of luck in this venture. The Berliet is awesome,where can I get one of those beauties.
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I'd like to add another vote for a Crossley.
I've been looking for something like this:
http://www.crossley-motors.org.uk/Gallery/today20_25/RFC.html
Not only would it be a great addition to a diorama, it would make a great stand alone model too (it's a beautiful looking car IMO).
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Dont forget Scalelink is still out there for vehicles. Figures are ok too but need some work.
Steve
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Thank you Gentlemen for your comments. I see that my prediction as to the need for specific vehicles and figures are true. I also thought to start from ground crew in a variety of positions at work.
And as for the vehicles, Darek he thought to start with the T Model Ford in several variants (Huck Starter, pickup and ambulance)
Ps.
Gregory if you are interested in buying a Berliet write to Darek, his e-mail address-
[email protected]
Best regards
Simon
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Those vehicles are wonderful. I agree with all who have written about the type and need. Good luck on your venture.
John
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How about some 1/32 scale pilots seated in their aircraft, also mechanics preparing the a/c ready for engine startup.
Cheers
Pete.
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As Gregory has pointed out with his two superb vehicle builds, he needs figures to compliment the scene. I am in the same boat with my Packard, I need a driver, and some officers standing around maybe looking at maps, having a cup of coffee and puffing on a pipe, this would finish my scene off nicely. A mechanic leaning over the mudguard doing something to the engine would be a nice touch.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-z2PK4s9Wwes/UUOauAl9egI/AAAAAAAAFOE/uuniFbsnLBM/s800/packard%2520x%252066.jpg)
The Huck Starter also needs a driver figure and a guy standing on the front platform adjusting the drive shaft to fit the prop, another ground crew member or two standing keeping watch would be appropriate as well. The possibilities are endless for active figures which could be adapted to suit nearly any situation.
Des.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-28yz8Zg-kAw/UUKdaOoq_dI/AAAAAAAAFMo/NxywKUCLa0A/s800/hucks%2520x%2520108.jpg)
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Wingnuts have been developing their own range for literally years now and nothing so far... I think the addition of figures really complement the model.
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Des, beautiful vehicles, Thank you colleagues for your insights and suggestions, I will forward it to my friends. Darek decided that the will start of the Ford Model T, the progress of work I will inform you.
Regards
Simon
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Groundcrew in polishing pose.
A camera being unloaded/taken away and a wounded gunner?
A set of crew relaxed under a wing chewing the fat on their backs?
Some battle hardened old warhorse aircrew shouting in an uncontrolled manner threatening violence to a monacled Colonel Blimp type, whilst the rest of his posse hold him back and a terrier yaps at the side?
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Any german vehicle would be a safe bet. Some allied vehicles can be built from existing kits of the Ford T, Rolls Royce, Double decker bus... but as far as I know there is no german WWI era car or truck produced.
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+1 for a crossley!!
@GAJouette - is your ambulance based on the Pyro Silver Ghost?
Do you have a build article for this one???
Cheers,
Carpo
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+1 for a crossley!!
@GAJouette - is your ambulance based on the Pyro Silver Ghost?
Do you have a build article for this one???
Cheers,
Carpo
Paul,
The RNAS Ambulance was based on the Airfix Rolls Royce. I do have a build thread for both the Rolls Royce and the Renault and I'll have them moved here shortly. I very much appreciate your interest in these projects my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Any german vehicle would be a safe bet. Some allied vehicles can be built from existing kits of the Ford T, Rolls Royce, Double decker bus... but as far as I know there is no german WWI era car or truck produced.
Yes, but not all have the skills as Gregory to modify these vehicles and would prefer to get the finished product.
Darius wants to start from Ford because it's simple design, and there is a chance that the fast emergence. German vehicles are also in the plans, it's just a matter of to get the documentation.
Best regards
Simon
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The Model T Ford can be converted into virtually any type of configuration but as you say Simon, not everyone has the skills to do that type of scratch building, so a range of purpose built WW1 model vehicles would appeal to a lot of people. As others have said, German, French, Italian vehicles are few and far between when it comes to 1:32 scale WW1, I look forward to seeing the first kit hit the market.
Des.
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Even one of each of the most common vehicle would be great; captured markings?
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My vote is for a Peugeot type 153. Firstly, the French Military used them so it would look great alonside the WNW Salmson when it arrives, and secondly, there is most of one sitting in my shed. And circumstantial evidence points to mine being ex-French Military...
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The Crossley 20/25 chassis was built into both the RFC Staff Car and the Tender. In both configurations it had 6 wire wheels, dual rears. At the level of kits we deal with, making a wheel set that provide rims, hub and jig to make monfiliament wire wheels is do-able. The 6 wheels were of the same diameter and width.
I have been looking for decent drawings, have some average 3 view scaled to 1/32.
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The Crossley 20/25 chassis was built into both the RFC Staff Car and the Tender. In both configurations it had 6 wire wheels, dual rears. At the level of kits we deal with, making a wheel set that provide rims, hub and jig to make monfiliament wire wheels is do-able. The 6 wheels were of the same diameter and width.
I have been looking for decent drawings, have some average 3 view scaled to 1/32.
No drawings, but good photos in "The Automobile" 30th anniversary edition of both staff car and tender
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I've just found this thread and noticed you also mentioned 1:72 scale - yes please! I have a some 1:72 tanks, plus a Model T ambulance and armoured car, but none of those really fit an aviation diorama. I'd love to see staff cars, light trucks etc in that scale....
Ian