1/48 Civilian – Delivery Man

Historical Context & Theme

The 1/48 Civilian – Delivery Man represents an everyday worker from a European town during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Delivery men were a familiar sight in cities and rural villages, transporting food, parcels, and essential goods even as war reshaped daily life. Their role continued through occupation, rationing, and restricted movement, making them an important civilian presence in wartime environments. This figure captures the modest resilience of those who kept local life functioning despite constant disruption.

Figure Details & Realism

The 1/48 Civilian – Delivery Man is sculpted in a natural standing pose carrying or preparing to deliver goods, dressed in period-appropriate attire including work clothes, cap, and sturdy footwear. Crisp resin detailing highlights clothing folds, posture, and gesture, providing painters with subtle surfaces ideal for shading, weathering, and expressive civilian tones.

Diorama & Display Use

Perfect for WWII-era town squares, shopfronts, side streets, rail stations, or rural village layouts. The 1/48 Civilian – Delivery Man blends seamlessly with Allied or Axis troops, vehicles, bicycles, carts, or other civilians. He adds narrative depth—whether delivering supplies, observing troop movements, or interacting with other figures.

Material & Customization

Cast in high-quality resin, the figure requires assembly and painting. Painters may apply muted work tones, earth colors, or lightly weathered fabrics to reflect the era. Glue and paint are not included.

Who It’s For

Ideal for diorama builders and modelers seeking realistic civilian characters to enrich European wartime or pre-war settings.