1:72 British WWII Paratroopers Set 2 - Red Devils (40 Figures / 8 Poses)

The real subject

British paratroopers of the Second World War are easy to recognize: the red beret, a camouflage smock pulled on over the equipment and a short weapon with which one can jump and fight immediately after landing. They were committed deep ahead of their own line, often without heavy weapons and with what they could carry on themselves, and that is precisely why the nickname Red Devils became established for them. The set carries the designation Set 2, so it is the second continuation of the theme.

What the set contains

Forty figures in eight poses, that is five pieces of each pose, in 1:72 scale. Such a number is enough for a whole platoon in a diorama and for a playable detachment on the table. The figures are supplied unpainted; after taking them out of the package, clean them up carefully with a sharp blade and fine sandpaper, wash them and degrease them.

Painting tips

• Try the adhesion of the paint on one piece before you start on the whole group.
• The beret is the most conspicuous element of the whole figure; leave it saturated and clean, so that the detachment is recognized at first glance.
• Suggest the camouflage on the smock with a few irregular blotches; at this scale it works better than an exact drawing.
• Set the equipment and the straps apart with a shade darker color, otherwise they merge with the uniform.
• A dark wash into the folds does more for legibility than filling in details.
• Eight poses repeat in a file; you break the repetition up by turning the figure on its base.

Who it is for

For builders of dioramas from the Second World War, for collectors of figures in 1:72 and for players of tabletop battles who need a numerous detachment in one package. Paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.