GRK Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) Hi all I'm currently working on a diorama for my Tamiya Panzer MkII that I've just completed (the new kit release). I'd bought the Master Box German Panzer Grenadiers (1939-1942) 1:35 to go in the diorama but now that I've assembled a figure next to the tank, the figure looks rather large. I know that the MkII wasn't a big tank but it looks like the figures more at 1:32 scale. They're far larger than the figures that were included in the Tamiya Matilda kit. Is this a well know problem with the Master Box figures that I wasn't aware of and can anyone recommend a similar figure kit that has a more accurate scale reproduction? Pictures now attached: Thanks Edited January 11, 2020 by GRK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I agree it does look way too big. Not sure if anything can be done other than taking them back for a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) Does anyone know of a similar kit, so 1940 German in combat positions which has a better scale accuracy. This is seems to be a bit of a theme as I’ve got some Tamiya 8th army figures which are massive! Im basically trying to avoid spending more money and finding another kit is also too big! Has anyone bought the Tamiya German infantry French campaign set and got any feedback on the scale accuracy? Edited January 11, 2020 by GRK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 It's perhaps worth pointing out that the difference between 1/35 and one 1/32 figures is essentially the difference between 6 feet 1 inch men and 5 feet 7 inches individuals. Having said that, the reclining figure in the image does look significantly out of scale. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I believe Master Box's figures have a reputation for being slightly overscale when compared to over manufacturers' wares - you might find that Dragon's figures are closer to the "right" size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 ok thanks all, I wasn't sure if it was just me! Dragon Barbarossa kit on order- not the right timeframe for the diorama in mind but the closest with the figure pose I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Five Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Might not help but have you looked at stalingrad resin ones? I found that two of those guys count for about 5 or 6 of the plastic kit figures because of the amount of detail etc. Really nice to paint too. Kind of a less is more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 On 28/01/2020 at 22:58, Red Five said: have you looked at stalingrad resin ones? Hi, ha I thought when people talked about Stalingrad figures I thought it was a set made by Dragon or Tamiya! 🤭 Now I've had a google I see what you mean! Can I ask where you normally buy your from-there don't seem to be too many options that I can find other than trawling through ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, GRK said: Hi, ha I thought when people talked about Stalingrad figures I thought it was a set made by Dragon or Tamiya! 🤭 Now I've had a google I see what you mean! Can I ask where you normally buy your from-there don't seem to be too many options that I can find other than trawling through ebay I haven't used them but you might want to look at Fields of Glory Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 03/02/2020 at 18:04, Richard E said: I haven't used them but you might want to look at Fields of Glory Models Thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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