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Looking for certain German officers
QHoneyborne
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Gauteng, South Africa
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Posted: Monday, March 30, 2009 - 02:52 AM UTC
Hey all!

I've been contacted by a guy looking to commission me for a few figures. He's looking for the following officers:

1 - Erich von Manstein
2- Gerd von Rundstedt
3- Gunther von Kluge

Does anyone know of a company that manufactures any of these figures?

TIA
Quintin
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Posted: Monday, March 30, 2009 - 09:48 PM UTC
Hi
I can only think of a couple of companies that might have done.
Verlinden did some Generals
Belgo also done a few White Metal figure's but cant remember which.
might be worth checking them out.
alanmac
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Posted: Monday, March 30, 2009 - 10:10 PM UTC
Hi

Of the officers you list I've only ever seen a one eighth scale bust of Erich von Manstein. I believe this was made by Kirin, who no longer exist as a company.

Poor quality rip off copies do turn up occasionally and I would not recommend them, not only the fact these will not be the same quality as the original but you'll be supporting the scumbag counterfeiters.

You may however find somebody with a genuine copy in their collection willing to sell.

A good choice of places to post requests for figures would be the Historicus Forma on this web network

https://hfmodeling.kitmaker.net/

or on these two sites, both dedicated to figure modelling

http://www.planetfigure.com/

http://www.timelinesforum.com/

Good luck.

Hope that helps some.

Alan
exer
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Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 01:17 AM UTC
I have a vague memory of Jaguar doing a Rundstedt figure. If you can't find the figures check out the Tristar 35006 - German Officers' Field Session Set. That might work with suitable replacement heads.
Bowman18
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Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 02:36 AM UTC
I think Dragon did a field officer set that could be used - with a little tweaking.
QHoneyborne
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Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 06:31 AM UTC
Hey guys,

As always, you are a great help. I'll definitely check out all the leads provided!

Cheers,
Quintin
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