1:35 SS Panzergrenadier #1

SS Panzergrenadier No. 1 (1:35, Mantis Miniatures)

This is a figure cast in resin in 1:35 scale, not a finished model. The figure shows one German armored infantryman (Panzergrenadier) of a Waffen-SS unit in the Second World War period and is intended to complete dioramas with vehicles and other figures. It is made by the Polish brand Mantis Miniatures, which specializes in quality resin figures for 1:35 scale. The set carries the designation No. 1 and differs in pose and equipment from the No. 2 variant of the same line.

The real subject

Armored infantry was motorized or armored infantry that accompanied tanks and fought as part of their formations. The figure matches the equipment and armament of German infantry of the second half of the war. The historical subject is treated factually as a reference for modelers.

Building and painting tips

First wash the parts free of mold release agent residue in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Cut the casting blocks off with a sharp knife or a fine saw and sand the surfaces wet and with protection of the airways. Glue them with cyanoacrylate glue. Apply a primer to the resin and only then build the colors up. Build the uniform from the base shade, darken the recesses with a wash and bring the edges out with a dry brush; paint the flesh tone in graded steps.

Who the figure is for

• For builders of dioramas and modelers interested in German infantry of the Second World War
• For more advanced modelers with experience of resin and figure sculpture
• As a complement to armored hardware in 1:35 scale

The figure is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.