are there any 1/48 ww2 germans anywhere other than th e tamiya set, im lookign for a pair that are to be crouching behind a wall, but im open to other suggestions, please help guys i ahve been looking for hours!

James check out dartmoor military models
they might have something suitable

In the 70's Bandai produced a very cool line of 1/48 scale figures and vehicles. They are kind of rare now but you can still find them on eBay.

http://toys.shop.ebay.com/items/Toys-Hobbies__1-48-bandai? _nkw=1/48+bandai&_sacat=220&_trksid=p3286.c0.m301

Jeff

Gaso.line 1:48 scale figures. Warriors also do a few quarter scale figures - check out Squadron's catalogue.

Edit: BTW, Tamiya do several German infantry sets in this scale.

thanks for the links and suggestions, i am ordering more than a few figures now
Rudi and jeff, thanks also for the plastic suggestions, although i find resin and metal details easier to paint in smaller scales, i really dont know why, it baffles me
Pat im giving dartmoor a call tomorrow hopefully, and i should also have a stug, some refullers and the plus models oil can set on the way soon!
im really getting into 48'th

Probably because resin and WM cast sharper (crisper) lines and details, so it's easier for your brush to pick up said lines and details. That's also one of the reasons when painting plastic figures one doesn't simply assemble and paint OOB, one needs to take the time to pick out, rescribe, and sharpen plastic details. That extra time, be it minutes or hours, makes all the difference - makes the figure "pop"