Tamiya 35253 - 1:35 Panzer Div. Recon Team

Plastic figure set – Panzer division reconnaissance team (WWII) in 1:35 scale

Tamiya 35253 depicts a German frontline reconnaissance team of a Panzer division from the Second World War. The figures are captured in poses typical of reconnaissance work – observing the terrain, passing on information and moving alertly. It is an excellent complement to dioramas with German armoured vehicles in 1:35 scale.

What's in the box:

• German reconnaissance team figures
• Armoured-force uniforms and gear
• Small arms and accessories
• Illustrated assembly and painting instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Item number: 35253
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Series: 1/35 Military Miniature

Note: glue, paints and modelling tools are not included. The set is intended for self-assembly and painting.

Building the model:

It is best to build the figures from subassemblies and hide the parting lines with putty before painting. Faces and hands are painted separately, and the uniform folds and gear detail are well emphasised with a wash and dry-brushing. It is worth dry-arranging the poses to compose a coherent scene.

Tools you'll need:

• Modelling nippers for removing parts from the sprues
• Hobby knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue-gate marks
• Modelling putty to hide the parting lines between parts
• Plastic cement (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement)
• Fine brushes and modelling paints (acrylic or enamel) for faces, uniforms and gear
• Panel-line wash to emphasise folds and detail, plus dry-brushing

About the set – a reconnaissance team:

Reconnaissance was a key element of armoured-force operations – gathering information about the enemy and the terrain preceded an attack. The reconnaissance team operated ahead of its own forces, so figures of this type combine well with vehicle models and frontline scenes in 1:35 scale.

About the manufacturer – Tamiya:

Tamiya Corporation is a Japanese model company founded in 1946 in Shizuoka, regarded as the heart of Japan's model-making industry. It launched its first injection-moulded plastic kit in 1960 and soon set a global benchmark for quality thanks to precise tooling and excellent parts fit. The 1:35 Military Miniature series is one of the most highly regarded military model lines in the world. Beyond plastic kits in many scales, the company offers a full range of accessories: paints, glues, tools and brushes. Tamiya operates in dozens of countries and remains one of the most recognisable brands in the hobby.