1:35 TAIWAN WOMAN SOLDIER SET

The subject

Female figures in military dress are among the less usual subjects in 1:35 scale, and yet they are exactly what helps a scene most: they break up a row of soldiers who all look alike and give a diorama a story. This set treats a woman soldier of the Taiwanese army, a theme that is almost absent from the usual range of figures.

What the set offers

These are figures in 1:35 scale, which suit vehicles as well as buildings in the same scale. The number of figures, their poses and the extent of the package are given in the manufacturer's instructions and illustration; they are also how you check whether a pose suits the scene you have in mind. The figures are sold separately, so you can add them to any model you already have under way.

Building and painting

Assemble the parts dry first and only then glue them, so that the figure stands naturally and the arms point where they should. It is a good idea to fill and sand the gaps at the shoulders and the waist, otherwise they will appear once the figure is painted. Wash and degrease the surface before painting. Paint the uniform from the base shade toward lighter edges, and the face the other way round, from the darkest tone; leave the eyes until the very end and use a fine brush.

Who it is for

It suits builders of dioramas, collectors of figures and anybody who wants to show the crew of a vehicle model. A figure beside a vehicle also gives the scene a sense of scale, so the model itself reads more clearly at once. The vehicle model, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.