This is my second BUM model kit and perhaps my last. I purchased this kit for war-gaming. As you can see from the second image the kit includes twelve figures and two structures. The structures are made from some very flimsy and shiny plastic. The kit is supposed to be in 1/72 scale, but the figures and the building look like they could pass for 1/87 scale. There are two horses with two riders. The mix includes six cowboys and six Indians.
How often have I visited the Barcelona Universal Models blog to view their new offerings? How long have I searched for these offerings via my regular and un-regular channels all without the satisfaction of my being able to purchase a single set?
Recently I did find a few of these BUM models being offered online and ordered a copy of BUM’s 1/72 New Zealand army figure set w/tank and gun. There are forty-four pieces including twenty-eight figures, two razor-wire sections, a tank and a field gun of some sort. The figures are relatively flash free and I look forward to assembling the tank and gun and put these soldiers to task.
Barcelona Universal Models is a Spanish company that produces many different 1/72 scale kits. Although it seems as though they hard to find for sale I am enthralled by many of their model kit offerings.
Since I am in the middle of “Under the Ensign of the Rising Sun A Story of the Russo-Japanese War” by Harry Collingwood I was drawn to BUM’s Japanese Army 1890 – 1930 figures. My interest was also aroused by the mention their line of western structures. In order to complete a scene I am always searching for terrain pieces for my miniatures.
While performing some additional research I also found a submarine and a Italian light tank that looked irresistible. Many of these kits contain figures, vehicles, and terrain pieces.
Although the models may be hard to find for sale they look like they may be worth the search.
