U.S. Navy Flight Deck Crew - 32 Unique Poses - 1:700 & 1:350

U.S. Navy Flight Deck Crew – 1:700 & 1:350 Scale Figure Set (32 poses)

Perfect for aircraft carrier dioramas and naval aviation modelers

Bring your 1:350 & 1:700 scale aircraft carrier diorama to life with this meticulously designed set of 32 realistic U.S. Navy crew and pilots. Each figure is based on authentic flight deck roles, uniforms, and gestures used aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, reflecting the dynamic atmosphere of launch and recovery operations.

The set includes figures from all key color-coded shirt roles (yellow, green, red, blue, purple) plus pilots, mechanics, and officers – each in a unique pose. Whether you’re building a static model or a dynamic scene full of motion and communication, this figure pack will make your deck tell a story.

Figures are optimized for resin 3D printing at 1:350 & 1:700 scale, ideal for Trumpeter, Tamiya, Dragon and other modern aircraft carrier kits.

Included Figures and Roles:

Pilots
1. Pilot walking with helmet in hand (relaxed, confident stance)
2. Pilot climbing into the cockpit (leg raised)
3. Pilot seated in cockpit, giving “OK” hand signal
4. Pilot talking to mechanic (leaning on cockpit or airframe)

Flight Deck Crew – “Shooters” and Signal Officers
(Based on official U.S. Navy shirt color code)

Yellow Shirts – Aircraft Directors
5. Kneeling and pointing in launch direction
6. Standing with both arms raised – launch signal
7. Arms extended – “Stop” gesture
8. Facing pilot with “engine up” signal
9. Running sideways (e.g., to check rear clearance)

Green Shirts – Catapult Crew & Launch Technicians
10. Leaning over catapult
11. Kneeling with cable bundle in hand
12. Hand on catapult trigger or holdback bar
13. Standing with checklist or console

Red Shirts – Ordnance Crew (Weapons & Ammunition)
14. Carrying missile (e.g., Sidewinder)
15. Two-person team lifting a weapons pod
16. Crouching under wing, working on bomb rack
17. Adjusting weapon under aircraft wing

Blue Shirts – Plane Handlers & General
18. Pulling ordnance cart (single or dual figure)
19. Plugging cable into aircraft
20. Coiling cable or hydraulic hose
21. Walking away from aircraft, giving “clear deck” signal

Purple Shirts – Fueling Crew
22. Standing with fueling hose
23. Kneeling by fueling port
24. Hand raised in “ready to fuel” gesture

Mechanics and Ground Technicians
25. Standing with tools
26. Leaning over open engine
27. Kneeling by landing gear or wheel
28. Talking in pair – two crew in discussion

Command & Control Officers
29. Officer with binoculars
30. Officer with megaphone or radio
31. Walking with clipboard or documents
32. Standing, observing with hands behind back

The set also includes a version with pre-ed models for more convenient printing.

💡 Pro Tip: To create even more visual variety, consider scaling some figures slightly (e.g. ±3–5%) and mirroring them along the X-axis in your slicer. This simple trick can effectively double your pose options without compromising realism.

IMPORTANT: For best results, orient the models upside down (head down, feet up) on your build plate when slicing.
This orientation minimizes scarring on key visible areas (e.g. helmets, arms, and faces), and improves print success rate for fine details like limbs and accessories.