Gael Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Hello, For some reason, don't ask me why, I am keen on creating Hungarian dioramas in 1/72. Hungary was a major ally of the Germans in WW2 and fought with them to the end, they were a major force on the Eastern Front. Now, Hungarian vehicles are hard to get but they are available. Figures, not so. There are the Strelets figures but they do not suit me. 'Hunor product' did produce some ok figures but they are hard to get. I have created a company from Airfix Germans (both WW1 and WW2), Revell Germans, and some Arfix Afrika Korps - the results are ok - from a distance. Thinking of using some Revell Afrika Korp and even some WW1 Hungarian Honved to widen it out. Has anyone ever come up with better solutions? I notice a good Hungarian range at 1/56 but I am not going to change now. Thanks Gael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Have you tried emailing Hunor directly about their figures, their email is listed here: https://henk.fox3000.com/hunor.htm Martola online shop in Poland (I've had no problems ordering from them), do list their vehicles, but will probably be a delay of several weeks as they order them for you. One listing at Scalemates not mentioned is D-Day Studios, but just have the one set: Other than that, only other option is to continue converting other nationalities figures. Their khaki uniform dates back to 1922, and both German style helmets of 1915 and 1935 were utilized. regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gael Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 Thanks - I will take your advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gael Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 I have discovered Elheim miniatures - very good - normally don't live metal figures but they are great - not cartoony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nheather Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Looks like you might be sorted now but I was going to ask whether you have looked into 20mm wargaming figures rather than the usual modelling sources. For example I did a very brief search and found these https://www.stonewallfigures.co.uk/product-category/combat-miniatures-20th-century-20mm/hungarian-infantry/ Just looked at Elheim miniatures, they look very good - I know what you mean about wargaming figures looking cartoony - they are often quite chunky (often referred to as ‘heroic’ sculpt) - I think much of this is to make them more robust for moving about the table, true scale features would soon get broken off. Cheers, Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gael Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 I bought Elhiem stuff - they look great - a little bit chunky, but not cartoony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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