1:35 US soldiers team special group

The real subject

The set treats a group of American soldiers. The name marks it as a special group but does not define the subject any further, so it suits anywhere a scene needs to show several men together. The 1:35 scale is the most widespread for military vehicle models, so the figures fit armored and wheeled vehicles in that scale.

How to make use of the set

A group of figures is worth more to a diorama than a single one: a relationship arises between the men, the viewer imagines what they are saying and where they are going, and the scene gains a story. It is good practice to lay the figures out dry first and look for the position in which they do not overlap and their gazes point to the same place. Only then is it time to glue. The composition of the set and the breakdown of the parts are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

Wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water and let them dry so that the paint holds. Cut any excess material away a little distance from the part with a sharp blade and sand the remainder with fine abrasive paper. Choose both glue and paints to match the material of the parts. With a group of figures it helps to paint them all at once in the same shades; the uniforms then hold together as one unit. Small differences in shade and in the degree of dusting, by contrast, keep the figures from looking like copies.

Who it is for

For diorama builders who have hardware but no people for it, and for modelers who want a stock of modern figures to hand for scenes under way.

Paints, glue and a base are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.