1:35 SOVIET INFANTRY TANK RIDERS SET 1

Soviet Infantry – Tank Riders, Set 1 (1:35, MiniArt)

An injection-molded plastic figure set in 1:35 scale from MiniArt, showing Second World War Soviet infantry as so-called tank riders — soldiers carried on the hull of a tank. The set contains four figures in poses typical of sitting and holding on to a moving armored vehicle. The figures are meant to bring a tank model or a diorama to life. Check the exact contents of the box and the accessories against the manufacturer's part number for this item.

The real subject

Carrying infantry on the hull of tanks (the tankodesantniki) was a common tactic in the Red Army — the soldiers moved quickly together with the armored vehicles and, at the moment of contact, jumped off and deployed for the fight. The figures capture exactly that moment: seated figures holding on, with weapons and equipment matching Soviet infantry of the Second World War.

Building and painting tips

Cut the figures from the sprues, clean up the mold seams and glue them with a thin plastic cement. MiniArt figures tend to have finely divided parts (separate arms, equipment) — take care to seat them correctly into the pose you choose. Apply a primer, paint the uniforms in graduated tones with shadows and highlights, and give the faces the most care. Seat the set on the hull of a tank so that the poses match the movement.

Who the set is for

• Builders of Eastern Front dioramas of the Second World War
• Owners of Soviet tanks in 1:35 who want to bring the vehicle to life with a riding party
• Collectors of figures interested in figure painting

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