Barcode: 0 89195 86707 0
Case Pack: 48 Pieces Per Master Carton
Box Size: 6.4" x 10.2" x 1.5"
Among the most elite German military units of WWII was the Waffen SS, and this
is a topic that holds enduring fascination for model-makers. After the initial
giddy German successes subsequent to the 1941 invasion of Russia, the Wehrmacht
and Waffen SS both eventually ran out of steam at the very gates of Moscow.
The SS had grown from a force of 141,975 fighting men in September 1942 to 280,000
soldiers a year later. This statistic illustrates the importance attached to
the formation, and how resources for it were prioritized. New divisions with
names like 'Nordland' and 'Wiking' were established, joining others like 'Totenkopf'
and 'Das Reich'. Dragon's newest 1/35 scale figure set caters to this interest,
for it features four elite infantrymen fighting on the Eastern Front in the
1941-43 time period.
The four German figures contained in the set are all distinctly dressed and
armed. Their uniforms reflect the wide variety of gear that was worn in this
mid-war period. One of them is fully equipped for winter combat as he's wearing
a camouflaged snowsuit, while another has a typical camouflage smock. They also
carry a range of weapons that fit this stage of the war, including an MG34 machine
gun, MP40 machine pistol and Kar 98k rifle. The poses all possess a convincingly
authentic look and they'll slot into a wide range of dioramas or vignettes with
ease. For example, taking a swig from a water bottle or loading an ammo clip
into a rifle were commonplace for soldiers, but such actions are rarely offered
in 1/35 scale figures. These versatile plastic figures from Dragon will inspire
diorama ideas in modelers' minds, and eventually bring their miniature scenes
to life!
