Tamiya 89641 - 1/35 WWII German Machine Gunner & Luftwaffe Ace Pilot  [89641]

About the German Machine Gunner

As opposed to the sooner coats utilized by the German infantry, which featured a short dark green collar, later on manufacturing coats showcased a large collar to protect the throat from cold. The collar color was additionally changed to field gray, the same color as the rest of the layer, for easy manufacturing. Although initially manufactured in 100% wool, as the war proceeded more rayon was utilized due to a lack of materials. The MG42 device weapon, the successor toward MG34, had been utilized from 1942. Firing 1,200 rounds/min, the MG42 was the quickest automated gun utilized throughout WWII.

• Finely sculpted 1/35 scale figure featuring all the intricate detailing of the 1/16 scale initial.
• Figure is wearing late-WWII greatcoat with MG42 machine weapon continued the shoulder.
• Large collar and cuffs come as separate pieces, adding to overall appearance.

During WWII, the Luftwaffe uniform was a blue-gray, four pocket kind. Some uniforms showcased an armband sewn on the right sleeve to indicate the airforce unit to which the pilot belonged. Although Luftwaffe pilots wore overalls within the early phase for the war, through the Battle of Britain many pilots wore a life coat over their uniform. Fighter pilots were allowed considerable freedom regarding their apparel, with personal products like fabric jumpers and colorful scarves usually worn

Features

• Finely sculpted 1/35 scale figure featuring most of the intricate detailing of 1/16 scale original.
• Figure dressed in uniform as worn throughout the Battle of Britain.
• Figure has hands put behind his straight back producing an all natural pose.
• Is assembled with or without limit.