1/48 U.S. PILOT / GROUND CREW SET B by Hasegawa delivers realistic diorama detail for scale aircraft displays and hobby model builds.

Featuring:

• Highly detailed figures: Includes U.S. pilot and ground crew poses for WWII aircraft maintenance and cockpit scenes
• Diorama enhancement set: Designed to bring 1/48 scale aircraft model kits to life with realistic ground activity
• Multiple pose options: Crew figures in working and standing positions for flexible display layouts

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):

• Length: 10 cm (display footprint)
• Width: 8 cm (display footprint)
• Height: 4 cm (boxed layout / assembled figures up to approx. 4 cm each)

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: 1/48
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Model: U.S. Pilot / Ground Crew Set B
• Parts count: Approx. 30+
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic
• Assembly: Required
• Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
• Recommended Age: 14+

Aircraft:

• Pilot Figures: Included

Perfect for: aircraft dioramas, WWII model displays, scale model hobby builders, and collectors adding realism to 1/48 scale fighter and bomber scenes. Backed by Hobbyco’s trusted service and fast shipping.

Why this kit matters

During the Second World War, ground crew and pilots were essential to keeping Allied air power operational. Aircraft such as fighters and bombers relied on fast turnaround times between missions, with ground crews handling refuelling, armament loading, engine checks, and field repairs under pressure.

This figure set represents those often-unseen personnel who kept combat aircraft ready for action. It adds realism to dioramas featuring U.S. Air Force and Navy aircraft, showing the daily activity around airfields in Europe and the Pacific theatres.

How to use it

Build using paint and glue. Modelling tools are recommended for cleaning and assembly. Display alongside your aircraft model to create a realistic airfield scene in your collection cabinet.

This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.