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Soviet Tank Crew At Rest (35246)

1:35 MiniArt

 

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There's a phrase that says "War is long periods of boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror", which from the little I know is a truism.  We see many figure kits with guys in combat poses, but much fewer with soldiers relaxing or doing everyday "stuff".  Guess what?  This figure set as the name implies shows a group of five Russian tankers in poses that couldn't be much more relaxed unless they fell over.  The set arrives in a standard sized end-opening figure box with a painting of the intended poses on the front, and a combined instruction and painting guide on the rear of the box.  Inside are five sprues in mid grey styrene, two containing figure parts, one with weapons, and three more with ammunition and their containers to help create a little clutter around the figures.

 

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All five figures are complete, with four of them stood up.  One is leaning on something with his helmet still on, another has his helmet in his hand, and the third is either taking off, or putting on his overalls.  Number four is overall free and stood with his hands in pockets and helmet loosely on his head, while number five is sat down and having a crafty smoke.  I do hope he's not near any flammable liquids!  The part numbers are given on the included instruction sheet, as are the numbers for the weapons, all of which are optional to use as you see fit.  The extra three sprues allow you to build up three crates of either OF-540 HE Fragmentation shells, or HEAC Anti-Concret shell G-530, both of which have a separate brass casing containing the propellant powder charge.  The crates are made up from a complicated array of small parts, which should give you good detail, and one compartment has a hole in one of the sections that allows the conical end of the shell to pass through and be supported by a cushioning insert at the rear.  The other compartment is for the brass casing, which is common between both shells.  Depending on which shell type you insert, you will be left with the alternative for the spares box, or to display loose with a flagrant disregard for safety!

 

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Conclusion

With MiniArt we have come to expect excellent sculpting, and this set does not disappoint, with realistic poses, drape of clothing and faces.  The extras are also finely sculpted, even down to triggers and guards on the pistols.  The box is marked as a "Special Edition", which I guess refers to the extras that come with the figures.  If those appeal to you, buy 'em sooner, rather than later.

 

Very highly recommended.

 

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