The amount of choice for modellers now is outstanding, so many fantastic products, it’s just a shame that some people will still complain that their particular favourite scale and items aren’t produced. Andy is doing such a fab job in helping the modelling hobby. Here’s the thing if you’re not happy because you can’t get what you want, how about you use some of your own time and money to set up and produce them? No, that’s too much trouble. Well done Andy. Loving the 1/16scale as for people with bad eyes and bad joints it helps enormously. ❤
Yes, I hope that this company expands their product line to include paratroopers & other infantry classes from Germany, Great Britain, Canada & other Commonwealth nations, Italy, Japan, the Soviets, etc. etc.! Also, if H3 is REALLY on the ball, it will accurately represent the ethnic diversity among soldiers within each individual nation's military.
@@derekbaker3279Italy has virtually no products. I’m working on a 1/35 RFM Full Inter Pz. IV H, and I’m planning to paint it in the Italian camouflage.
They look great..this scale can be very expensive, Andy your kits have been very affordable..but these aftermarket things can be crazy expensive..so, how much?
Wow! Those figures look incredible! The detail in mind-blowing, and I LOVE the fact that the faces are unique! I do have two questions re 'accuracy' & realism... 1. Are all the figures different heights & body types? 2. Could you measure the actual height of a couple of the resin figures & share that data? FWIW, I hope the manufacturer has taken into account the fact that the average height of a male in 1944 was definitely shorter than the average height of males today (..this fact applies to every nation..). There shouldn't be that many soldiers who are 6ft or taller. (..also, as an aside...when it comes to figures for AFV crews, some manufacturers make them too tall Why? Well, the Germans & Allies had a height limit for tankers, due to the very cramped quarters in AFVs. If I recall correctly, German tankers had to be approximately 170cm tall, or shorter.....although the Germans were eventually forced to make more & more exceptions as the war continued, due to manpower shortages.).
@@leedobson Please provide your source, as I am doubtful that the average height has remained the same. For example, have the stats taken into account the ethnic make up of the U.S.A.? This has changed significantly, and that - in turn - affects the average height, as well as the shape of the distribution of heights (the histogram).
nice one Andy figures look awesome what about the markings on the shoulder of the figures like Screaming Eagle and chevrons are they making decals for them?
Hello Andy, Very nice figures but still paratroopers. They could be varied, infantry, rangers etc. Why doesn't Takom make more figurines to accompany these kits? the driver of the greyhound for example....
Finally some accurate paratroopers without the Parachutist’s First Aid Kit tied onto the helmet (as seen in the movie the Longest Day) The PFAK wasn’t widely attached to the helmet net until Operation Varsity in March of 1945. Too many model manufacturers portray troopers in the Normandy invasion incorrectly. These guys look very good; the scrim would indicate 101st ABD as the 82nd didn’t use it as commonly
My experience with this brand is not very positive, a lot, and I mean a LOT, printlines on their figures, not to be expected for figures in this price range.....bought one, never again!
Hey Andy what you can do to save you time from cutting the supports is to put it in hot water for 5mins and the supports will come off real easy by hand. Then just go a head and dry the parts.
Andy, Great hobby line in conjunction with SOL, superior! Although a bit pricey, well worth the cost. I will buy one figure a month. That way buy build, paint and not be hurried. I have pretty much gone to 1/16 scale completely....due mostly to you and your advocacy for this scale. Now just looking forward to your next 1/16 scale challenge - an epoch 1/16 scale M42 Duster! Hooah!Thanks a million!
Hi Andy, Is there any chance of any British Infantry in 1/16 scale like the US paratroopers ? Loving the channel been subscribed for years great stuff and content 🥇👍🏼👍🏼
TBH, I think that 3D accoutrements are better when separately moulded [edit: sorry, printed]. Thinking here of the binoculars, while the grenades and canteen are separate.
Hello mister andy!i just finished my tamiya marder1a2.and i totally recommend this great kit.the fit was allmost perfect.and the build was straight forward.there was no flesh and no ejector pinmarks.and directly on the shelf with that bad boy.with sticky greetings and best regards.keep going and thank you for sharing. Your friend in sprues. Christian from good ol'germany.
Great video. I have all these H3 Paras and many others. Great figures. Also they will have a standing Para holding a bazooka. Another must have in my opinion. H3 Miniatures for the win with Andy’s HHQ Greyhound or Takom Jeep
Andy + these figures are beautiful I have some of Shepherd Paine's books on how to build Dioramas as well taking information out of his books another great review give your videos a thumbs up
Andy this new figures look fantastic , Im working on 1 of the others you have in stock , cant wait to get ahold of a few of these when they come in . I have been making the Epoxy Vignettes for these 1/16 scale models .
6:48 Andy that's a Squad Leader 🙃. Agreed though, these are great looking figures! Thanks for sharing them with us, and I hope we get to see them all painted up!
The figure with holding the carbine pointed down at a 45 degree angle needs to be redone with his finger off of the trigger. It's a small but crucial detail. His finger would be off the trigger in this scenario.
I was just about to point out the lack of trigger discipline. Both guys holding the Thompson and carbine at low ready have their fingers on the trigger. Even the guy with the Thompson over his shoulder appears to have his finger on the trigger - yikes. 😬
"It's a small but crucial detail" - Maybe if you're modelling a Gulf War trooper, but the fact is that Trigger Discipline didn't become a routine part of US military firearms training until the mid 1980's. Circa 1944 (and Korea, Viet Nam): Safety On / Point at sky or ground was the norm - along with the certain knowledge that an AD incident would subject you to Court Martial and automatic wash out from an elite unit like Paratroops.
@T1mbrW0lf It's still a common sense thing, right? Maybe not doctrine. And depending on the scenario, I can for sure see having one's finger on the trigger re the 2 guys with weapons at low ready. I cannot see ever having one's finger on the trigger if you've got a Thompson casually draped over your shoulder.
T1mbrW0lf is right, trigger discipline didn’t exist in WW2, so to make them pose that way would be inaccurate. Don’t change history to conform with modern standards.
The print quality is nice but $75 a pop? Really? What do they look like off a budget 4k machine, with six to plate? Even better, what do they looked like on a carefully tweaked FDM, running a 0.02 hot end?
@@zachhan5038 guess what? This is the good old United States of America. I can say what I want. And I simply stated a fact. If you don't like it, make it. Not that hard.
There are too many rivet counters out there they are over the top with there criticisms they spoil it for the modelling community who just want to enjoy their hobby and not be confronted withe friggen wombats.
