1:35 German WWII Tank Crew - Rest Leaning Front of Tiger I Set (2 Figures e.w.2 Heads / 3D-Printed)

A pair of tank crewmen at the front of a Tiger I in 1:35 scale

A set of two printed figures of German tank crewmen in resting poses at the front of a heavy tank, 1:35 scale, the maker DEF Model. Two head options belong to each figure. This is not a vehicle kit but an accessory for a diorama, one that brings in a single package both figures that the maker also offers separately.

Why a pair works

A single figure by a tank looks like a mannequin; two figures create a scene. A viewer immediately looks for whether they are talking to each other, what they are looking at and what has just happened. A resting pose plays into that: a break between moves is a situation anybody can imagine. With the Tiger I a pair of figures also explains the dimensions of the machine perfectly, which the model alone will never convey.

Painting tips

Separate the figures from the print supports, smooth the pads and wash them in lukewarm water with dish soap before painting. Build the faces from a darker base toward lighter layers. So that the pair does not look like siblings, paint the faces and the hair differently and give one figure a somewhat more faded shade of uniform. Seat the heads only after painting.

Who the set is for

• Builders of German vehicles in 1:35 scale
• Modelers of dioramas with a crew on a break
• Builders who want both figures in one package
• More experienced builders used to working with resin

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