Go West! Masterbox Ltd's New Proposal

Friday, September 12, 2008 - 05:01 AM UTC

No, it's got little to do with Armor and even less to do with the 'usual' 1/35th scale figure subjects but I make no apology for posting this news report of a very exciting departure from Masterbox. Ltd.

This time, it's more than simply a WIP, with these images, Masterbox is entering into a completely new area for them (and for injection-moulded manufacturers). The new set will be listed provisionally as:

MB3549 - U.S. Civil War Scouts

This first set will have three figures (images of the 3rd will be available shortly) and although these are no-where near finished, there are certainly some exciting possibilities.

More updates to come! Meanwhile, our thanks to Alexander of the company for sharing these with the Kitmaker Network.

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Hisham

Excellent news!! These two guys can make a nice vignette. I'll definitely be buying them when they are released. I hope MB continues with this type of thing Hisham

SEP 12, 2008 - 08:21 AM

dispatcher

Nice figures, read the book 'Blood and Thunder" it will give you the right time period for these. Joe

SEP 12, 2008 - 09:12 AM

AJLaFleche

That was, indeed, an excellent biography of Kit Carson. The cavalryman could also pass for go up to 1876. In fact, I just looked at my Osprey US Cavalry on the Plains, 1850-1890 and he is very close to the cover figure, though the acouterments are earlier than the cover. :

SEP 12, 2008 - 09:26 AM

Plasticbattle

The scouts face details are awesome. Really well done ... and im another who would have no problems with a set like this for a change of pace.

SEP 12, 2008 - 10:54 AM

jimbrae

Charles, yep, 1/35th Knowing them as I do, I rather think these will be on a drawing board somewhere!

SEP 12, 2008 - 09:20 PM

callmehobbes

Does anyone have any release dates for any of MB's new kits (Brit para's, Scottish infanty, this new kit)? They have a range of kits I'm eager to buy but I've no idea how long I'll be waiting. Well done to masterbox though. I hope this new range of figures does as well as it deserves too.

SEP 13, 2008 - 06:51 AM

Yoni_Lev

Good on MB for having the gumption to produce these. Are they my favorite subject matter? Not even close. Will I buy them? You betcha! -YL

SEP 13, 2008 - 05:28 PM

Hisham

The two British Para's kits are available at hobbyterra, but I don't know about in the States though http://www.hobbyterra.com/ They offer good service and reasonable shipping rates. Hisham

SEP 14, 2008 - 12:43 AM

jccraemer

I'd diffently buy the facial details are great. hoorah

SEP 29, 2008 - 11:53 AM

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