Originally released as the Lamercraft “Kampfruppe 76” range, this is a small, though very beautiful range of white metal figures sculpted by Tony Boustead. They are definitely 1/76 and therefore difficult to mix with 1/72 figures, although some are large enough to use with 1/72 compositions. Used on their own, they are quite convincing when put against a 1/72 AFV.

Originally Lamercraft was a stand-alone company, but it seems they have recently been absorbed by Elhiem. They are now marketed as "Series 1" figures. The webpage markets all figures as 1/72 and no mention is made that the Lamercraft figures were originally labeled as 1/76.

Under the original ownership packaging consisted of a plastic bag (with zipper) inside a sturdy transparent plastic box. The box contained a picture, serving as a painting guide.

Most figures are one piece, although some have separate items, like arms. All poses are very realistic. No decals are provided.

Added to the series of figures Lamercraft also offers resin ammunition sets and some diorama items.

(5 figures) FJ laying demo charges; mix of tropical and temperate clothing. Suitable for the withdrawal from Italy or North Africa.

(5 figures) Field marshal and senior (staff) officers.

One/two piece metal figures. Lively expression, realistic poses and very nice detail (like various insignia on the uniform). Minor amounts of flash need to be cleaned up. The poses are well suited for any scene where a staff meeting takes place. The detail is so fine, that you can even judge the rank of the figures from their shoulder-boards. You get

•  1 figure in greatcoat, hands behind his back. This is the one that Lamercraft depicts as a General / Field Marshal. It could serve for any rank between major and field marshal I guess.
•  1 figure in greatcoat pointing, with separate arm (which in my specimen was included twice). It could serve for any rank between major and field marshal I suppose.
•  1 figure in greatcoat holding binoculars. Subaltern.
•  1 figure in field tunic and breeches, hands behind his back, holding a map case. Subaltern.
•  1 figure in field tunic and breeches, holding a briefcase, and looking at his watch. Subaltern.

All figures wear the officers belt with clawed buckle. The field uniforms are of the early war type, but as officers tended to keep these longer, as a status symbol, they can perfectly serve for any period of the war. - R Haelterman -

(4 figures) Mixed uniforms. Suitable for all fronts 1944-45.

(5 figures) Mixed Waffen-SS and Heer. Seated and standing. Suitable for all fronts 1943-45.

One piece metal figures. Lively expression, realistic poses and very nice detail (like various insignia on the uniform). Minor amounts of flash need to be cleaned up. The poses are well suited for any scene where infantry is seated on an AFV or Panzer and looking out for allied fighter-bombers. Some figures are relaxed, others worried, and one shouting out in fear. Due to the choice of uniforms, and the location of the eagle insignia, two figures are Wehrmacht, and three Waffen-SS, of which one in camouflage smock. - R Haelterman -

(5 figures) Mixed uniforms. Standing, one answering a call of nature. Suitable for Ardennes or Italy winter 1944-45.

(5 figures + grave) Mix of denim overalls, battle dress and a padre in battle dress.Suitable for north west Europe or Italy 1943-45

(5 figures) Standing and sitting. Mixture of panzercombi and shirt sleeves. Suitable for spring and summer 1943-44 especially Kursk.

One piece metal figures. Lively expression, realistic poses and very nice detail (like various insignia on the uniform). Some flash and moulding “carrots” need to be cleaned up. The figures are in relaxed poses. What cannot be seen easily is that the sitting figures hold a canteen and cook put respectively, and that the upright figure, drinking, has partially undone his coverall, hanging on his waist, showing the SS shirt with sleeve-eagle. - R Haelterman -

(5 figures) British tankers in denim and Waffen-SS prisoners. Suitable for NW Europe or Italy .

One/two piece metal figures. Lively expression, realistic poses and very nice detail (like various insignia on the uniform). Some flash needs to be cleaned up. I can only trust Lamercraft on the correctness of the British figure, but they look good. Both have separate arm(s). Two of the German figures are in Field Tunic, with the eagle on the left sleeve. The other has either a very long smock and belt, or a short (standard) smock over a longer piece of unidentified garment. Although the picture in the set (figure on the left) shows it painted as one item, this seems doubtful, as the smocks I have seen have no lower pockets and are shorter. My best guess is that the lower garment is a “ Kharkov ” Parka, as it has no visible zipper. - R Haelterman -

(7 half figures) Black uniforms. Suitable for all periods 1940-45.

(4 figures and grave) Mixed uniforms. Politically incorrect poses. All fronts except Africa 1940-1945.

(5 figures) “ Kharkov suits” suitable for winter 1942-43.

One/two piece metal figures. Realistic poses and very nice detail (like various insignia on the uniform and vivid facial expression). Some flash needs to be cleaned up. All figures are wearing the typical mouse grey “ Kharkov ” parka, typical for the Waffen-SS. One has a helmet cover, two are bare headed. One is tending a heavily wounded comrade, but is probably not a medic, as he is only holding a canteen. - R Haelterman -

(5 figures) Mixed uniforms.

(5 figures)

One/two piece metal figures. Lively expression, realistic poses. Some flash needs to be cleaned up. These figures seem a bit larger than other ones, and might possibly be mixed with 1/72. All figures are wearing a winter uniform and might be used as Heer or Waffen-SS. - R Haelterman -
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(5 figures) Mix of uniforms