The Tamiya 1/35 WWII German Machine Gunner & Luftwaffe Ace Pilot offer detailed sculpts tailored to model builders who focus on figures. The set is a compact way to add character to airfield scenes or ground combat vignettes.
This figure is armed with the MG42, noted for a cyclic rate near 1,200 rounds per minute. The late-war greatcoat shows a large protective collar used in colder conditions and reflects material substitutions such as increased rayon content when wool became scarce. The sculpting features separate collar and cuff elements to increase the authenticity of the finished model.
The pilot is modelled in the blue-gray uniform typical of pilots from the Battle of Britain period. Individual touches like leather jumpers and scarves are hinted at in the sculpt, and the option to assemble the figure with or without a cap gives flexibility. The relaxed stance, with hands behind the back, suits display on hangar dioramas.
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