How about an LSO or maybe WASP figure ?

[Joe66]

Would anyone have interest in an LSO or WASP figure ? In 1/32 cast resin, it would be priced at around $12 - 14 USD for a single figure. So far the 3D printed test figures I have done are looking really good in 1/32 scale. I would do production in resin to keep them more affordable. - Joe

 

 

 

 

[LSP_K2]

Seems like a great idea to me.

[Hubert Boillot]

Good idea, and how about some mechanics figures? They would be far more credible with an open-panels aircraft than a fully-geared pilot ...

 

Hubert

[norbert]

 

 

go go go gooo, so I'm not the only one to make non stalingrad looking figures....well, I would say, well fed figures

Edited November 18, 2016 by norbert

[Joe66]

I've been pleading for a large scale (120mm) LSO figure for 25 years.  I've presented the idea to every single figure manufacturer I've ever come across, and universally the response has been "Great Idea!!!"  And 25 years later we still haven't seen one.

Jennings,

 

That's reason enough for me right there !

Now, the question I have been playing with is "what pose / position do I want the LSO in ? " For 54mm, the arms will be separate items to assemble, and I may do an optional head for different headgear.

 

As for 120mm, it may be time to test that scale on the 3D printer...... hmmm

 

-Joe

Aardvark Miniatures, LLC

[phantom]

I would like to see WW2 Pacific aircraft maintenance crews.

 

Mike

[Joe66]

Ok...starting at the top.....The work is beginning on both the LSO and WASP figures ! I should be running test prints of these in about 3 weeks. Based on how that goes, I will be looking to offer them in several scales, including 120mm (1/16th-ish), 1/24th, 1/32nd and possibly 1/48th. Pricing is yet do be determined, but as mentioned, I'm shooting for retail $12-14 USD for the 1/32 scale figure. Expect the production pieces to be in light grey resin and unpainted of course.

 

As for mechanic / ground crew types - WW2 Pacific theater, all I can say is I am more than happy to consider doing them if I can get some responses and perhaps some photo ref sent to me as to the types you want to see.

 

-Joe

Aardvark Miniatures, LLC

[Joe66]

Since this project will soon be a reality, perhaps one of the Mod's would move this thread to the vendor's section ??

 

-Joe

Aardvark Miniatures, LLC

[Joe66]

Ok...here is a preview of the upcoming Navy LSO figure...this is NOT a finished product yet....there are some minor tweaks and some detailing yet to be done before we make the prototype. I say again....This is NOT yet the finished artwork, but getting very close !

 

I will be releasing this figure in 1/32 and 1/16 (120mm ) scales....probably sometime in January ! ..... Joe

 

[Kagemusha]

Wonderful, might be an idea to provide the option of a small deck piece, which could then be cut to the size required.

[Shawn M]

love the idea of both!

[Nanook]

Both would be nice but a WASP figure would be great. Honestly a pair of them, perhaps posed as walking/standing together, would be very cool. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

 

Later,

 

Lee

[Joe66]

Both would be nice but a WASP figure would be great. Honestly a pair of them, perhaps posed as walking/standing together, would be very cool. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

 

Later,

 

Lee

The WASP figure is being developed - I will probably have a preview file to share in a week or two ! . - Joe

[David Hansen]

Mee Likee!!

[Nick_Karatzides]

releasing this figure in 1/32 and 1/16 (120mm ) scales

 

@ Joe,

 

ΙΜΗΟ the 120mm size corresponds to 1/15 scale. This "120mm equals to 1/16 scale" error done and still continues playing for decades, should be fixed... sometime, somehow. Anyway, your 3D designed figure, looks very well sculpted - you are a talented 3D designer.

 

PS. BTW when I checked the "WASP figure" title, I was ready to propose THIS one. Then, I understood my mistake

 

Edited December 23, 2016 by Nick_Karatzides