{"product_id":"1-32-rcaf-commonwealth-cycling-pilot-and-waaf","title":"1\/32 RCAF \u0026 Commonwealth Cycling Pilot and WAAF","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_fe3ff6c987523399\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color preserve-whitespaces-in-response\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eInject narrative and movement into your large-scale dioramas with this charming \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"80\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1\/32 scale 3D printed figure set\u003c\/b\u003e. Part of the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"126\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eReplikator Model Corp Air Crew Series\u003c\/i\u003e, this kit depicts a candid moment of airfield life: a pilot pausing his motorcycle to chat with a WAAF on her bicycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003eA Story in Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e This set captures a \"brief encounter\" on the tarmac, adding a human touch to the cold machinery of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,0,0\"\u003eThe Pilot:\u003c\/b\u003e Sculpted riding a beautifully detailed vintage motorcycle, he is dressed for a mission in a heavy \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"109\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,0,0\"\u003eIrvin sheepskin flying jacket\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"143\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,0,0\"\u003e1936 pattern flying boots\u003c\/b\u003e, but retains his officer's peaked cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,1,0\"\u003eThe WAAF:\u003c\/b\u003e Standing casually with her \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"37\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,1,0\"\u003eutility bicycle\u003c\/b\u003e, she wears the standard Service Dress tunic and skirt, complete with a shoulder satchel (likely for dispatches) and service cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003eUniversal Commonwealth Application:\u003c\/b\u003e While the box art highlights the RAF and RCAF, the uniforms and equipment depicted were standard issue across the British Empire. This set is perfect for representing personnel from the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"222\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003eRAAF (Australia)\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"240\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003eRNZAF (New Zealand)\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"264\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003eSAAF (South Africa)\u003c\/b\u003e—simply customize the shoulder titles with paint or decals to match your specific squadron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity Vehicles:\u003c\/b\u003e The set includes not just the figures but their rides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0,0\"\u003eThe Motorcycle:\u003c\/b\u003e Features crisp details on the engine cylinders, exhaust pipes, and spoked wheels, representing the typical dispatch bikes used on bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,1,0\"\u003eThe Bicycle:\u003c\/b\u003e A delicate reproduction of the ubiquitous airfield bike, an essential tool for getting around sprawling bomber stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTransport on the Tarmac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAirfields during WWII were massive industrial complexes, often with miles between the dispersal huts, the mess hall, and the hangars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eWheels of War:\u003c\/b\u003e While aircraft were the focus, bicycles and motorcycles were the lifeblood of base logistics. Pilots used them to race to their aircraft during scrambles, while WAAFs used them to deliver weather reports, intelligence, and tea to dispersal points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eThe Irvin Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e The pilot's jacket is a centerpiece of the sculpt. Designed by Leslie Irvin, the thick wool lining was essential for survival in unpressurized, unheated cockpits at 20,000 feet, but it also became a status symbol for aircrew on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/32 scale Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito, or Lancaster dioramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Replikator Model Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53845277671699,"sku":"3211001","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3211001.png?v=1771441158","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-32-rcaf-commonwealth-cycling-pilot-and-waaf","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}