1:35 German Stielhandgranate 24

German Stielhandgranate 24 hand grenades in 1:35 scale (Eureka XXL)

A set of miniature castings of the German hand grenade Stielhandgranate 24 from the manufacturer Eureka XXL in 1:35 scale. It is not a model in its own right but an armament accessory: grenades with an unmistakable silhouette will add an authentic detail to figures of German soldiers, to vehicle interiors and to diorama scenes of the Second World War.

The real subject

The Stielhandgranate 24 is a German stick hand grenade with a long wooden handle, introduced between the wars and used en masse by the German army throughout the Second World War. Its characteristic shape, a cylindrical head on a handle, made it one of the most visually recognizable pieces of a German soldier's gear; it was carried behind the belt and in the tops of boots, bundled into charges, and transported in its typical crates.

Usage and painting tips

Clean the small castings up and paint them with a brush: the head in a muted field shade, the handle in the color of wood with fine graining done with oils or washes. Chipping on the edges of the head and light soiling will add credibility. Then place the grenades beside figures, on the shelves of vehicle interiors or into trench scenes, the more naturally the better.

Who the accessory is for

• figure painters building German soldiers of the Second World War in 1:35 scale
• makers of trench and urban dioramas
• builders of German equipment who detail interiors and gear
• modelers who want to give a scene authentic small items

The accessory is supplied unpainted. The figures and the equipment are not included in the package.