Tamiya 89641 - 1/35 WWII German Machine Gunner & Luftwaffe Ace Pilot Collector Figure Set  [89641]

Tamiya 1/35 WWII German Machine Gunner & Luftwaffe Ace Pilot - Collector and Modeller Notes

The Tamiya 1/35 WWII German Machine Gunner & Luftwaffe Ace Pilot pair presents a finely modelled study of wartime dress and equipment. These 1/35 figures shrink the detail found in larger scales into a format suited to dioramas and display cabinets, appealing to experienced hobbyists and figure collectors.

German Machine Gunner details

This figure portrays a German machine gunner carrying an MG42, noted for its high cyclic rate of about 1,200 rounds per minute. The soldier is shown wearing a late WWII greatcoat with a prominent collar used for cold weather protection. The texturing suggests the shift from wool toward rayon blends that occurred as wartime material shortages grew. Separate collar and cuff components are sculpted to add realism when assembled and painted.

Luftwaffe ace pilot profile

The Luftwaffe ace pilot is modelled in the blue-gray uniform typical of the Battle of Britain period. Personal additions like leather jumpers or scarves are suggested by the sculpt, and the kit allows the pilot to be posed with or without a cap. Arms folded behind the back give the figure a relaxed yet authoritative stance, making it ideal for airfield diorama scenes.