Why are there no Italian soldier figures?

hmmmm.... Muzzleflash, you've managed to insult two nationalities there - you have to realize, neither of these countries were prepared to fight a modern war. True, their hearts were not into it, but can you blame them after the terrible losses of the first world war?

Yeah I have to agree, an Italian diorama should be similar in construction to a French scene..... many white flags, a long line of troops walking to prison camps, lots of empty wine bottles, crummy vehicles.....hmm who wants to model that :P (unless of course you model a real army in the distance coming to the rescue)....

good luck, have fun,

Got to http://www.chesapeakemodels.com and look under the Model Victoria Section, they have a lot of figures and heads, I think you'll be pleased

...because they hold the distinction of being possibly the only army in WWII worse than the french!!!
(and i don't care if people get mad, cos it's only fun!!!)
regards,
nick

Great Models just posted these as a new arrival:

http://www.greatmodels.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=it6059

1/72nd scale.

James

Because they all ran away!

Oh no, I am going to get in trouble for this. Just think, I am Italian myself!

Try this site: http://www.italiankits.it/ineng.html

Click on "Products made in Italy". You will not be disappointed!

I felt much like you some time ago as my primary interest has been WWII Italian armor and vehicles since I first built the Tamiya M13/40 in the 70's when I was a teenager. But where to find the subjects beyond the standard Italeri and Tamiya stuff thats been around for years? I thought it was non existant until I got on the computer bandwagon and had a look around. There is a wealth of stuff out there once you know where to look for it. I have ordered many Italian kits now over the years and find that Model Victoria is probably the best. Their figures are superb and I've yet to be disappointed with a single one that has arrived. I find them on ebay occassionally and always snatch them up.

Go to Pacific Coast Models...they specialize on italian kits and have several italian military figures...

http://pacmodelscatalog.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PCM&Category_Code=fig_35

Thank you very much. I will look into these helpful tips. Have a wonderful weekend all.
Rob

you can find 1/35 italian soldiers, but usually they are sold as individual figures... Hornet, Warriors, Model Victoria, Royal models are ones i've found

1/35 Italian artillery officer N.Africa - HORNET models

years ago italeri made a set although rather dreadfull of italian figers.you might want to try royal models they make a few.you could also try model pacific`s web site.they deal with itlian armor,they might have some stuff.if i find anything i`ll let you know

PS> No gaurentee, I dont remember if I saw any Italian soldiers in any of the catagories

there are you just gotta know where to look... but there isnt very many try this place, I found some models I wanted here.

http://www.internethobbies.com/internethobbies/inmilmod.html