Hello folks,

for a future project I'm thinking of creating a scene, that is featured in a well known photo from the german offensive in the ardennes (Wacht am Rhein).

This is the picture:


For the Schwimmwagen I will use Tammiya's Schwimmwagen, which is already in my stock. I will also get a PE-set, but haven't decided on a particular one.

The figures are more of a problem. There is a Tamiya set "Frontline recon team" (MM253) that I also own and which represents a similar (not the same) scene. I also think that set is not so well done.

There is a great set by Jaguar called "Road to Malmedy" that will be perfect for the scene I want to depict:


Does anybody have info on the quality of Malmedy figures?

The Problem is the 3rd figure in the back pointing on the map. Does anybody have a good tip on a figure of a certain manufacturer that have a similar pose or could be used with a few modifications?

Thx for your help.

Don't know about the Malmedy set but I have a few Jaguar kits and they are great.

The mold quality is good but the resin is sometimes thin so take care when you cut the kit. Otherwise I am satisfied with Jaguar kits.

Hope it hepls

Have you checked the VLS website or catalog of arms?
Barring that, I'd say you have a scratch job on your hands!

thx for the input. so i think i will definatly go for the malmedy set.

steve, i had a look at the verlinden, warriors and of course jaguar range.
what excatly is catalog of arms. do you have an url?

Patrick -

Concur with your choice of Jaguar figures, they're excellent. I'm using the "Wounded Panzer Crew" sets for my 'Purple Heart' JagdPanther entry. One of these sets has a figure very close (pointing) to the one you're looking for to support the 'Malmedy' vignette. With a slight arm change and maybe different head? Take a look and see what you think. I'd be glad to donate that figure to you. Just need a PM and address.

http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Jaguar/ja63003.JPG

Blade48mrd

Model Mecca

For your purposes, I think you need eitherArm set #2 (WA-35302) or Arm set # 3 (WA35314) , and maybe Hand set#1 (WA-35233). They're all around $8.00 a set, but then you've got extras for when you need them!

Get their catalog too. It costs $9.95, but it's worth it (IMNSHO).

Verlinden has a figure set(#992) that looks close to what you need...I saw the kit on Ebay earlier today. It is Item # 330042838245 it ends in 19hrs. . . .I hope this helps......Vince