Ultracast 1/32 Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot - Mid to Late War Review by Brett Green

Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot

Mid-Late War

1/32 scale

Ultracast

S u m m a r y
Description and Item Number:	Ultracast Item No. 54016 - Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot - Mid-Late War
Scale:	1/32
Contents and Media:	Six pieces in cream coloured resin
Price:	CDN$24.95 from Ultracast's Website
Review Type:	FirstLook
Advantages:	Beautiful sculpting and attention to detail; good facial features, convincing uniform details; simple preparation and assembly; plenty of interesting aircraft pairing options.
Disadvantages:
Conclusion:	A very welcome accessory for all figure modellers and 1/32 scale Luftwaffe aircraft modellers in general.

Reviewed by Brett Green

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FirstLook

There can be no doubt that 1/32 scale modelling continues to grow in popularity. Whether the reason is the greater amount of detail offered, or the failing eyesight of the ageing modelling population, is not as important as the fact that people are actually building these kits.

Ultracast has had a long commitment to producing high-quality and versatile WWII pilot figures over tthe years, almost anticipating the boom in this large scale.

Ultracast now continues this series with their newest figure - a 1/32 scale Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot from the mid to late-war period in a relaxed pose, smoking a cigarette.

This figure is beautifully sculpted by master modeller Mike Good. Casting is also first class. All detail is crisply rendered and there is not a single imperfection to be found anywhere on my sample.

The figure is broken down into six parts - the body, two arms,two alternate heads and a pistol. These parts are connected to their casting blocks via thin resin strips, which makes cleanup fast and painless.

One of the heads is cast with an officer's peak cap, while the other is wearing a flying helmet.

Facial features and fabric drape are very convincing.

Ultracast's newest 1/32 scale Luftwaffe fighter pilot figure will be a welcome companion to a very wide range of German aircraft from 1943 onward. It will also be a very appealing subject as a standalone figure or in conversation with another ground crew colleague.