Miniart 53051 - 1:35 Kampfgruppe Hansen Battle of The Bulge

MiniArt 53051 – Kampfgruppe Hansen, Battle of the Bulge, 1:35 figure set

MiniArt 53051 is a plastic figure set for self-assembly and painting, depicting four German soldiers from the period of the Battle of the Bulge, in 1:35 scale. A thematic complement to dioramas of the winter 1944–45 offensive.

What's in the box:

• 4 figures of German soldiers
• Illustrated instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Product code: 53051
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Number of figures: 4 figures
• Difficulty: intermediate

Note: the set does not include glue, paints or modelling tools. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Assembling and painting the figures:

The figures consist of several parts; we recommend dry-fitting them and cleaning the seams before painting. The winter Ardennes setting suits muted uniform and winter-clothing colours, which can be enriched with a wash and subtle highlights.

Required tools:

• Modelling nippers
• Modelling knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper
• Plastic cement
• Precise modelling tweezers
• Primer, brushes and modelling paints
• Modelling wash to emphasise details

About the subject – Kampfgruppe Hansen in the Ardennes:

The Battle of the Bulge of late 1944 and early 1945 was the last major German offensive on the Western Front. Kampfgruppe Hansen was one of the battle groups involved in this fighting, conducted in harsh winter conditions. The figures allow you to recreate soldiers characteristic of this episode of the war.

About the manufacturer – MiniArt:

MiniArt is a Ukrainian manufacturer of highly detailed plastic models in 1:35 scale (and selected 1:48 aircraft) – vehicles, figures, accessories and diorama elements. The brand is known for richly equipped kits, often with interiors, full engines and photo-etched parts.