Master Box Ltd German StuG III Crew, WWII Era (MB35208) 1:35

[Mike]

German StuG III Crew, WWII Era (MB35208)

”Their Position is Behind that Forest”

1:35 Master Box Ltd via Creative Models

 

 

This new figure set from Master Box is designed with the German StuG III in mind, although it will probably adapt very well to any similar WWII German AFV.  It arrives in a figure-sized box with end-opening flaps, which is standard fare for figures, even though they’re a little easy to crush when stacked flat.  Inside is a single sprue of grey styrene that contains parts for five figures plus some pistol holsters, helmets, magazine pouches and an MP40.  Each figure is broken down into torso, separate legs and arms, plus head with flat top where a helmet or commander’s cap is fitted to allow extra detail around their brims.

 

 

 

There is one German Wehrmacht soldier standing on the blocky front of the tank, pointing over to the forest that is described in the subtitle.  The commander and one of his crew are fully out of the tank, while the other two are half out, or just poking their head out of the hatch, but all of these are full figures.  Sculpting is first class as usual, with both seamlines and parts breakdown sensibly placed to improve or preserve detail during construction and seam-removal.  Instructions are given on the rear of the box with part numbers on the right and a colour chart shoehorned into the centre giving colour codes in Vallejo, Lifecolor, Mr. Color and Tamiya shades, plus a colour swatch to help out further.

 

 

 

Conclusion

Figures give a model scale, and well-sculpted figures that are sympathetically painted are such a boon, especially when they’re so well sculpted.  If you have a StuG III in 1:35, what are you waiting for?

 

Highly recommended.

 

 

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