Tank Model

1/35 Resin German Figures

Reviewed by  James Kelley, IPMS# 42106

T-35077: "Barbarossa"#2. German Machinegunner and Infantryman. Summer 1941. T-35079: "Barbarossa"#4. German Infantryman with 98k and MP-38. Summer 1941. T-35034: German Infantry SS #4, Kharkow, Winter 1943 MSRP: $28, each Website: www.tank-model.ru Available from: Model Point U.S. Russian company Tank Models has been in the Industry for about 5 years in Russia and marketed in the Euromarket for the same length of time. Recently acquiring a U.S. distributor (Model Point U.S.) they are making a name for themselves in this country. Each of the three sets I reviewed were packed in attractively marked end-opening boxes, with a color photo of each completed and painted set on the box. This is, in effect, the only painting reference included with my review samples and the only assembly instructions as well. Inside each box, the two figures were individually bagged. Each of the two figures was packed, with their gear, in individual bags stapled together. Two bags of loose parts. Of the six total figures, only one machine gun barrel was damaged upon unpacking. All parts are in a medium-grey resin, and each part was free of flash or bubbles.

Each of the exquisitely-sculpted sets contained between 11 and 15 individual pieces. The body parts, obviously, go together where expected. But, if you're not familiar with the gear of the Heer (I swear I didn't catch that until now!), the single box art photo barely makes it as placement instructions. Reference photos will be of assistance. Each part, however, is attached to the molding block in a manner which allows for very easy separation. A little sanding is all that was required for cleanup, and after cementing the parts together with cyanoacrylate, minimal filler was needed to achieve normal, uniform seams. Once assembled, the figures were covered in Tamiya primer (Spray Can). After that dried, and a little sanding smoothed out any irregularities, an overall coat of Vallejo Black Grey for "preshading" purposes. Vallejo German Grey was used for the uniforms, and Tamiya Flesh was used on the exposed skin. Shading was done with oils. And, not very well, I might add. The winter figures were airbrushed with Vallejo White, and overall drybrushing was achieved with lighter shades of the base colors. Boots were "muddied" with Tamiya Weathering Powders". Weapons straps were made from lead foil. Uniform insignia are Verlinden decals.

These figures are extremely well-sculpted and molded. Free of flash and bubbles, they go together easily after being separated from the pouring blocks with a minimum of effort. Whether they are used singly, or in a Diorama, these figures are highly recommended! Thanks to IPMS/USA, Tank Models, and Model-Point U.S. for the Review Samples.

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