I'm a few years late, as I only recently found & joined up with this terrific sight!
If you're still looking for 1/50 figures, and are desperate, check out the 1/48 scale military figures by TAMIYA. Go to
www.tamiya.com, click on ON-LINE CATALOG. Then, choose 1/48 accessories, and you will fine several sets of German, American and British soldiers and officers in combat dress. (no Russians!) BUT, many of these figures are in non-combat positions, Some are looking through binoculars! These kits have separate arms, heads and sometimes legs, so you can depict him doing a certain job, or just standing around. With some creative painting, you just may be able put some crew members on your ship. (These kits also have many other 1/48 scale accessories, like tables, wood crates, firearms, steel barrels, etc. They sell for about $14-$18, and any decent hobby shop (if there are any left!) may carry it, or order it for you. FREE TIME certainly could.
Recently, I finally got out my old AURORA tanks, which are 1/48th scale, and am building a couple of dioramas. These Tamiya kits are perfect additions for greater detail and story-telling. Great detail in the molds, very little flash!
Hope you check back often! Good luck!
Joe Couture
moosemin@verizon.net
