1:35 German Uniforms WWII - HEER (part 1)

German Uniforms WWII - HEER (part 1) – decals 1:35

This is a decal set for figures in 1:35 scale, not a kit. The subject is the uniform markings of the Wehrmacht ground forces, which the name gives by the period term HEER, from the Second World War. The part 1 designation sets this item apart from the other parts of the same subline.

What uniform markings told you

Patches, collar tabs and shoulder boards in the armies of the day carried information about rank, branch of service and the unit a man belonged to. For a modeler this is the quickest way to turn an anonymous figure into a particular character with a posting that matches the rest of a scene. In 1:35 scale these are areas measured in tenths of a millimeter, where the difference between a decal and hand painting shows at once. So it pays to work the other way around from what one expects: first finish the color and the shading of the uniform, and only then place the markings on the finished figure.

How to work with the decals

• Paint the uniform and polish the places under the decal with gloss clear.
• Cut the design out close to the edge and soak it in lukewarm water.
• On the collar, the sleeve and the shoulder use a softener so that the design follows the folds of the cloth.
• Once dry, seal the figure with matte clear and add shading.

Who the set is for

It is meant for modelers of figures and dioramas in 1:35 scale who want their uniforms period-accurate. These are historical markings of the Second World War that serve for a faithful reconstruction of the characters on a model.