Jäger Hobby CMB2 WWI naval commanding officer with binoculars. Multi-scale Coastal Motor Boat crew figure, including 1/16 scale for Mountfleet Models CMB projects.
Full Product Description
The Jäger Hobby CMB2 WWI Naval Commanding Officer with Binoculars is a highly detailed multi-scale model boat crew figure designed for First World War Coastal Motor Boats, early Motor Torpedo Boats and historic naval displays.
CMB2 depicts a standing commanding officer actively looking through binoculars, creating a purposeful observation and lookout pose that is ideal for bringing a crewed Coastal Motor Boat model to life.
The officer stands upright with both hands raised to the binoculars, appearing to scan the horizon, search for an approaching vessel or observe activity ahead of the boat. The pose works particularly well alongside the CMB1 seated helmsman, creating a convincing operational command scene.
Available in multiple scales, including a 1/16 scale option suitable for Mountfleet Models Coastal Motor Boat projects, CMB2 can be used with large-scale model boats, scratch-built CMBs and a variety of historic naval dioramas.
Commanding Officer Scanning with Binoculars
The binoculars are the central feature of the CMB2 pose.
Both arms are raised naturally in front of the officer, with his hands wrapped around the binoculars and the optics positioned directly against his eyes. This immediately communicates the figure's role as an officer or lookout actively observing the waters ahead.
The straight, balanced stance means the figure can be positioned in a variety of locations aboard a model vessel, including the cockpit, command position, bridge area or exposed deck.
CMB2 is particularly effective when positioned close to the helmsman, giving the impression that the commanding officer is providing directions while maintaining a lookout.
Detailed WWI Naval Uniform and Equipment
CMB2 wears a detailed period-inspired naval uniform suitable for a First World War maritime setting.
The figure features a prominent peaked officer-style cap with badge, uniform jacket and tie together with extensive field and working equipment.
A detailed equipment vest covers the upper body, incorporating multiple pockets, straps, fasteners and fittings. A substantial waist belt carries additional pouches and equipment, helping give the figure the practical appearance of an officer operating aboard a small combat vessel rather than wearing a purely formal naval uniform.
The lower half features loose working trousers, wrapped puttees and lace-up boots, providing further texture and detail for painting.
Carefully sculpted seams, buttons, buckles, straps, pockets and fabric folds provide plenty of opportunities for highlighting, shading and weathering.
Multi Scale – Including 1/16 for Mountfleet Models
The Jäger Hobby CMB2 figure is available in multiple scales, allowing builders to select the most appropriate size for their particular model boat or diorama.
Of particular interest to large-scale model boat builders is the 1/16 scale CMB2 option for Mountfleet Models Coastal Motor Boat projects.
Adding crew figures to a large-scale CMB can dramatically improve the finished appearance of the model. The commanding officer provides an immediate human scale reference while also adding a strong narrative element to the boat.
Placed alongside the helmsman, CMB2 helps turn an otherwise empty steering position into a convincing operational scene.
As model configurations and individual builds can vary, modellers should check the available deck and cockpit space when planning the final installation.
Designed to Complement CMB1
CMB2 makes an ideal companion to the Jäger Hobby CMB1 WWI Coastal Motor Boat Helmsman.
CMB1 depicts the crewman seated at the wheel, while CMB2 represents the commanding officer standing nearby and scanning ahead through binoculars.
Together they create a natural division of roles aboard the vessel: the helmsman controls the boat while the commanding officer observes the surrounding waters and directs operations.
The two figures can form the foundation of a larger CMB crew display, with additional figures added around the cockpit and deck to create a fully populated model.
Suitable for Coastal Motor Boats and Early MTBs
Although developed primarily for WWI Coastal Motor Boat models, CMB2's standing observation pose makes it a versatile historic naval figure.
Depending on scale and the requirements of the individual project, the figure can also be considered for early Motor Torpedo Boats, naval launches, patrol boats, fast attack craft and other historic military model boats.
Because the officer is freestanding and does not rely on a particular piece of deck equipment, the figure can be positioned wherever the modeller requires an officer, observer or lookout.
CMB2 can also be used in standalone maritime dioramas and naval vignettes.
Excellent Large-Scale Figure Painting Subject
CMB2 provides extensive opportunities for detailed figure painting.
The officer's uniform contains numerous different surfaces and textures, from the peaked cap and jacket to the equipment vest, straps, pouches, binoculars, puttees and boots.
The raised-arm pose produces realistic folds around the shoulders, elbows and sleeves, while the layered equipment provides natural areas for washes and highlighting.
Painters can introduce restrained weathering to represent the conditions experienced aboard an exposed Coastal Motor Boat, including salt spray, general grime and operational wear.
The binoculars provide an additional focal point, with the lenses and fittings offering opportunities for precise detail painting.
Whether installed aboard a 1/16 Mountfleet Models Coastal Motor Boat, combined with CMB1 as part of a working command crew or incorporated into another compatible historic naval model, Jäger Hobby CMB2 provides a distinctive commanding officer figure designed to add scale, activity and character to a model boat.
Key Features
- Jäger Hobby CMB2
- WWI Naval Commanding Officer
- Coastal Motor Boat crew figure
- Officer looking through binoculars
- Standing observation and lookout pose
- Both hands holding binoculars
- Available in multiple scales
- 1/16 scale option for Mountfleet Models Coastal Motor Boat projects
- Designed to complement CMB1 Helmsman
- Detailed peaked officer-style cap and badge
- Period-inspired naval uniform
- Detailed equipment vest
- Multiple sculpted pockets, straps and fasteners
- Waist belt with equipment and pouches
- Loose working trousers
- Wrapped puttees
- Detailed lace-up boots
- Ideal for cockpit, bridge and deck scenes
- Suitable for WWI Coastal Motor Boats
- Suitable for compatible early MTB projects
- Excellent historic naval diorama figure
- Ideal for detailed painting and weathering
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Figures are supplied unpainted
All items are made from yellow/beige resin and are fully cured before shipping.
As the scale can vary, we encourage you to measure the desired height of the figure. You can use the height of a door or window as a reference. Measure the height of the door or window and compare it to the scale measurement provided for the figure.
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