1:35 SS-Scharfuhrer Poland 1944

The real subject

Scharführer was a non-commissioned rank in the SS rank system, which differed from the army one and had names of its own. A non-commissioned officer led a squad or a weapon crew, so on a diorama he is usually not the one being carried along but the one who points, calls out an order or looks around. A figure in such a role gives the scene its action: the viewer instinctively follows where the figure is looking and reads the whole picture accordingly.

What the set contains

One figure in 1:35 scale, that is a figure about five centimeters tall, supplied for assembly and painting. The number of parts, the pose and the form of the equipment are stated on the box and in the manufacturer's instructions. Whether the rank can be read from the equipment itself, or only from the designation, is not stated here, because at this scale small insignia are as a rule painted on.

Building and painting tips

First try the parts dry, and only then glue them; choose the glue according to the material, and on parts that are not polystyrene cyanoacrylate glue will hold. Cut any excess material away with a sharp blade a little clear of the part, sand the remainder back and fill the seams. Before painting, wash the figure, degrease it and give it a coat of primer. On the uniform work with shadows and highlights: a thinned darker glaze will run into the folds, and a dry brush will pick out the edges and the folds of the sleeves. Paint the small details at the very end, with a fine brush and without thinning.

Who it is for

For diorama modelers and for figure collectors who care about the expression and the pose of a single figure. It also suits a model of a vehicle in 1:35 scale, where a commanding figure naturally fills the space by the hatch or beside the hull. Paints, glue and a base are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.