1:35 German WWII Tank Crew Rest Leaning Front of Tiger I (1 Figure / 2 Head / 3D-Printed)

A German tank crewman at the front of a Tiger I in 1:35 scale

A printed figure of a German tank crewman of the Second World War in 1:35 scale from the maker DEF Model. The figure is modeled in a resting pose, leaning on the front of a heavy tank, and two head options come with it in the package, so the expression and the headgear can be chosen. This is not a vehicle kit but an accessory for a scene.

Why a resting pose in particular

Every maker has figures in combat poses in its range, but a diorama often lacks exactly this: a man leaning on the machine and doing nothing dramatic. It is precisely such figures that give a scene calm and scale at the same time, because a viewer immediately compares the height of a man with the height of a tank. With the Tiger I it works especially well, because its dimensions are poorly conveyed in numbers and conveyed at once next to a figure.

Painting tips

Separate the figure from the print supports, smooth the pads and wash it in lukewarm water with dish soap before painting. Build the face from a darker base toward lighter layers and avoid a pink shade. A black tank uniform should never be pure black: a base in dark gray with a fine lightening of the edges will give it shape. Seat the head only after painting; you will reach it better.

Who the figure is for

• Builders of German vehicles in 1:35 scale
• Modelers of dioramas with a resting crew
• Collectors of figures in more civilian poses
• More experienced builders used to working with resin

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