1/16 scale figures for the Abrams M1A2 tank?

[davegee]

I just ordered the Heng Long Abrams M1A2 tank. I thought I read somewhere that the crewman figure that is included is not dressed as a modern tank commander, but more the WWII type figure that I have with my Sherman tank.

Does anyone have a lead on where to pick up a 1/16 scale suitable figure for the Abrams tank? I'm new to the tank world and there are over 30 pages to wade through, if I was to make a search. Appreciate any help.

Regards,

davegee

[sclui56]

Here's an option:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284799669484

[davegee]

Here's an option:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284799669484

Thanks, sclui56! I assume 120mm is approximately 1/16 scale, without whipping out my calculator?

Appreciate the response. This is what I'm looking for for the Abrams.

Cheers

davegee

[sclui56]

Should be about 6'3"

[davegee]

We need a TALL tank commander! Thanks, my Abrams is in the mail. Once I get a good look at it, I'll order that figure. Should work out great!

Cheers

Davegee

[761st]

Does Tamiya make anything?

[HardRock]

Depending on how authentic you want/need your commander to be... I purchased this group because it gives you a chance to choose a commander (I removed its legs and added Velcro so it would stay put)

https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Force-M...8Z6RG845281WD5

[oldwolf]

Depending on how authentic you want/need your commander to be... I purchased this group because it gives you a chance to choose a commander (I removed its legs and added Velcro so it would stay put)

https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Force-M...8Z6RG845281WD5

That is a nice set at a good price. They should be 5’4” in 1/16 scale, a nice height for tankers.

[davegee]

That is a nice set at a good price. They should be 5’4” in 1/16 scale, a nice height for tankers.

Thanks, Oldwolf! I recently purchased from EBay a Verlinden 120mm figure that I'm going to paint. I think it is a resin mold for body parts, and will keep the legs off so he can sit in the cupola. But I like your idea. I might buy those figures just to have around for this one or future projects. Appreciate your input!

Davegee

[davegee]

Depending on how authentic you want/need your commander to be... I purchased this group because it gives you a chance to choose a commander (I removed its legs and added Velcro so it would stay put)

https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Force-M...8Z6RG845281WD5

Thanks, Hardrock! I'll keep those in mind. I have already gotten a Verlinden resin figure from EBay that I think will work, but I'll keep these in mind as extra figures for the tank. Appreciate your idea!

Cheers

Davegee

[tank_me]

James from Armoured Models has a set of Abrams crew: https://www.ebay.com/itm/16512475500...EAAOSwOQpflyVk

[davegee]

James from Armoured Models has a set of Abrams crew: https://www.ebay.com/itm/16512475500...EAAOSwOQpflyVk

Thanks! I will keep that in mind for the future. I have a nice Verlinden tank commander now that I still have to paint that should work, but I like the idea of having a whole crew to display, too.

Davegee