Gunthwaite Miniatures 1/72
British and Commonwealth Seamen, Officers, and Ratings

Reviewed by Sean Hert
HISTORY

Newcomer Gunthwaithe Miniatures has released 8 packs of British and Commonwealth naval figures in 1/72. Suitable for either R/C or a static display, these would look great on a Flower class corvette or an Airfix MTB, as well as many other RN offerings in 1/72.

The figures are in packs of three and will retail at £5.25 per pack. The figures are supplied unpainted.

These figures are all well cast in white metal, and will require little to no cleanup. I've added a black wash to accentuate the great detail of the sculpting these figures exhibit.

GM72-001: British and Commonwealth Seamen, Ratings; Square Rig (1)

GM72-002: British and Commonwealth Seamen, Ratings; Square Rig (pullovers) (2)

GM72-003: British and Commonwealth Seamen, Officers (1)

GM72-004: British and Commonwealth Seamen, Officers (Working Dress 5A) (1)

GM72-005: British and Commonwealth Seamen, Ratings – pullovers (1)

GM72-006: British and Commonwealth Seamen, Officers – overalls (1)

GM72-007: British and Commonwealth Seamen, Officer & Ratings – duffle coats (1)

GM72-008: British and Commonwealth Seamen, Tropical dress (1)

Painted Figures

Jeff Piero has painted a few examples of these figures for Modelwarships. I particularly like the fellow with the cuppa.

Painted Figures from Gunthwaite

Gunthwaite has some painted examples of each figure.


GM72-001 Ratings
GM72-002 Ratings Pullovers Early
GM72-003 Officers
GM72-004 Officers Working Dress 4

GM72-005 Pullovers 3
GM72-006 Overalls Early
GM72-007 Duffle Coats
GM72-008 Tropical 2 Early
CONCLUSIONS

Gunthwaite Miniatures are available from Halifax Modellers World: www.halifaxmodellersworld.co.uk . At £5.25, or about $8.00 US per pack of three, these figures are a great deal, and are sure to add life and detail to your 1/72 RN or Commonwealth project. Heartily Recommended!

Thanks to Gunthwaite Miniatures for these review samples.