1:35 Luftschutz Gladiator (detail)

The real subject

Luftschutz was the name of the German civil air defense in the Second World War. Its members wore a helmet with a prominent comb on the crown, for which the name Gladiator took hold among collectors. It differs from military helmets in shape at a glance, so even a small figure can be placed at once in a civilian setting during air raids.

What the set contains

An accessory for figures and for a scene in 1:35 scale, made as a Luftschutz Gladiator type helmet. The same subject also comes in 1:16, 1:48 and 1:72 scales, so it can be matched with figures of different sizes.

Building and painting tips

• Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder off gently.
• Wash and degrease the part before painting; the paint will then hold considerably better.
• The suitable glue and the preparation procedure are given in the manufacturer's instructions.
• Work over a tray; a part this size is hard to find on the floor.
• A dark wash that outlines the edges is worth using on the shaping of the comb.

Who it is for

It will be appreciated by the modeler who builds a scene from the German home front in the Second World War, a diorama of a hit after an air raid or civilian figures beside fire and rescue vehicles. It also suits changing the head or the headgear on a figure that is to pass for a member of the air defense.

Figures, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.