1:48 Germann WWII Soldier with Grenade Case

The figure

The subject is a German soldier of the Second World War carrying a grenade case. A figure that is carrying something is among the rewarding subjects: it gives a scene a direction of movement and at the same time explains why there are several soldiers at a vehicle. The carried object moreover holds the hands in a natural position, so the figure does not come across as a stiff model. In 1:48 scale an adult figure measures around three and a half centimeters, so the cut of the uniform and the bearing of the body stand out.

Where it fits

The 1:48 scale joins the worlds of aircraft and ground equipment. The figure will therefore find a place at a model of an aircraft on a stand, at an armored vehicle and in a diorama, where the figure on its own betrays the size of the machine beside it. How many parts the figure has and what pose it takes are given in the manufacturer's instructions and on the box. It is precisely the carried load, moreover, that tends to be the part that catches the eye first in a finished scene.

Building and painting tips

• Test the fit dry, above all at the hands, where even a small deviation changes the whole stance.
• Cut the excess material off with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the surface down.
• Before painting, wash the figure in lukewarm water with detergent and let it dry off.
• Paint the head and hands separately and attach them only at the end.
• Paint the carried case separately, so that a texture different from the cloth stands out on it.
• The glue suitable for the material used is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Terms of supply

The model, a diorama, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.