Miniart 53045 - 1:35 U.S. Tank Riders Winter 1944-45

Plastic figure set U.S. Tank Riders – Winter 1944–1945 in 1:35 scale

MiniArt 53045 is a 1:35 scale plastic figure set depicting U.S. Army infantry riding on tanks during winter operations in late 1944 and early 1945. Such scenes were common on the Western Front, particularly during the Battle of the Bulge and the final advance into Germany.

The figures are sculpted in natural seated and resting poses suitable for placement on armored vehicles. Winter uniforms and equipment accurately reflect the harsh conditions faced by American soldiers during cold-weather combat operations.

In the box you will find:

• plastic figures of U.S. Army soldiers in winter uniforms
• poses designed for mounting on tanks and armored vehicles

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Material: plastic
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. The figures require assembly and painting.

The set requires careful painting of winter clothing and equipment details. It is an excellent addition to dioramas featuring U.S. tanks such as the M4 Sherman in winter combat settings.

Essential tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sandpaper
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Figure paints suitable for WWII U.S. Army winter uniforms

About U.S. Tank Riders:

Infantry riding on tanks was a common practice during WWII, allowing troops to keep pace with armored advances and rapidly deploy into combat. During the winter of 1944–1945, U.S. soldiers frequently operated in extreme cold, making such scenes a powerful representation of late-war combat conditions.

About MiniArt:

MiniArt is a well-established manufacturer of plastic model kits and figures, known for realistic poses and historically accurate subjects. Their figure sets are widely used by modelers building detailed and immersive WWII dioramas.