Tamiya 35298 - 1:35 German Field Commander Set

1:35 scale plastic figure set of German field command

Tamiya 35298 is a set of five figures depicting German field command during WWII. The soldiers are shown in a field briefing scene, with varied, natural poses that allow a convincing command scene to be built.

The set includes three officers, a kneeling soldier operating a wireless radio and an NCO checking his pistol. The included set of weapons and accessories broadens the arrangement possibilities and lets the figures be combined with vehicles and dioramas from the Military Miniature Series.

What's in the box:

• 5 figures: three officers in a field briefing scene, a kneeling soldier at a wireless radio and an NCO checking his pistol
• Set of weapons and accessories
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Item number: 35298
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Contents: 5 figures with weapons and accessories

Note: This set does not include glue, paints or modelling tools. The figures are intended for self-assembly.

Building the set:

Each figure is made up of several parts that fit together easily thanks to good engineering. The individual parts, especially the faces and equipment, are best painted before final assembly. It is worth planning the arrangement of the figures in advance so that the field briefing forms a coherent composition.

For painting German field uniforms, a feldgrau base shade works well, complemented by leather, metal and detail tones. The uniform folds and small parts benefit from a wash and dry-brushing.

Tools you'll need:

• Modelling side cutters for removing parts from the sprues
• Hobby knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue-gate marks
• Polystyrene cement (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement)
• Figure brushes (fine sizes)
• Model paints (acrylic or enamel)
• A wash to emphasise uniform folds and detail

About the figures – German field command:

During WWII, German field command directed operations directly near the front line, using maps, binoculars and portable radios to coordinate troop movements. Scenes of officers conferring over a map, accompanied by a radio operator and a protective detail, are among the most characteristic images of the battlefield of the period.

The figures in this set let you recreate such a scene and pair perfectly with German vehicles and dioramas from various theatres of operations. The varied poses make it easy to build a dynamic, story-telling composition.

About the manufacturer – Tamiya:

Tamiya Corporation is a Japanese model company founded in 1946 by Yoshio Tamiya in Shizuoka. The brand is renowned for exceptionally precise injection moulds and excellent part fit, which also applies to the figures in the Military Miniature Series, valued for their realistic poses and careful reproduction of uniforms. Tamiya figures are popular in dioramas, and the precision of their moulding makes them easy to paint for beginners and advanced modellers alike. Alongside figures and plastic kits, Tamiya offers a full range of modelling supplies: paints, glues, tools and brushes.