1:35 Germania Regiment (France, 1940)

The Germania Regiment, France 1940, 1:35 scale

A plastic set of four figures of German soldiers of the Germania Regiment, set in the campaign in France in the spring and summer of 1940, in 1:35 scale. The figures are in period model 1936 field uniforms and with infantry weapons, suitable for bringing dioramas of the early phase of the Second World War to life. The set is supplied unassembled and unpainted; the exact poses and weapons are given by the instructions in the package.

The real subject

In the spring of 1940 the German forces opened their offensive in the west and within a few weeks occupied the Netherlands, Belgium and France. The infantry advanced in the shadow of the armored formations and had to get across rivers, fortifications and broken defensive lines. The soldiers wore the model 1936 field uniform, a helmet and standard infantry equipment; a mixture of rifles, submachine guns and light machine guns was typical.

Building and painting tips

Glue the figures with thin cement for plastic and clean the joints up carefully. Paint the uniforms in field gray green tones (feldgrau), set the equipment and the leather apart in shades of brown and finish the helmets flat. A wash in the folds and light accents on the edges give the figures depth and relief.

Who the set is for

• For modelers of early Second World War dioramas in 1:35 scale.
• For anyone interested in the campaign in France in 1940.
• For collectors and painters of military figures.
• For more advanced modelers and for skilled beginners.

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