1:35 1/35 WSS ‘HJ’ PANZER NCO – NORMANDY 1944

The real subject

The figure captures a German tank noncommissioned officer from the summer of 1944, from the period of the fighting in Normandy. The crews of armored vehicles differed from infantry at first sight: they wore different clothing, less equipment and, instead of a helmet, mostly a soft headdress. That is precisely why a figure built directly for tank crews, not a general infantry figure, suits a tank model.

What the set contains

This is a figure in 1:35 scale, that is, in the most widespread size of models of armored equipment. How many parts it consists of, what material it is made of and whether further accessories belong with it are given in the manufacturer's catalog and instructions.

Building and painting tips

Wash and degrease the figure before painting, otherwise the paint does not hold on the surface. Cut the excess material and the traces of production off with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder carefully, so as not to round off the edges of the folds. Paint the figure before you seat it in the vehicle or in the scene, because the face and the hands are then hard to reach. Build the face from the base tone through the shadows to the lights and do not rush the shades; on a figure in this scale every transition is visible.

Who it is for

Modelers who are building a crew for an armored vehicle or putting together a scene from the fighting of 1944 will appreciate it, as will anyone who likes to try painting a figure. The vehicle model, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise; check the contents of the package in the manufacturer's catalog.