1:35 Set of figures "HMMWV crew", (3 pcs.)

1:35 HMMWV crew, three figures (Spalah)

The set holds three figures of the crew of the American HMMWV multipurpose vehicle in 1:35 scale. The box states three figures. The maker is the Ukrainian brand Spalah, which 3D-prints its figures from photopolymer resin. A vehicle with open doors and an empty gun cupola looks lifeless on a finished model, which is why a crew is often the first accessory bought for an HMMWV. The figures are supplied unpainted and with print supports.

The real subject

The HMMWV, commonly called the Humvee, is an American light multipurpose vehicle taken into service in the 1980s, which replaced older cross-country cars. It is built in many versions, from cargo and ambulance to combat types with a gun cupola and add-on armor. The crew consists of a driver, a commander and, depending on the version, a gunner standing in the cupola on the roof.

Building and painting tips

Wash the print resin residue off the figures, cut the print supports away and sand the marks with respiratory protection. Glue with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). On resin a primer is a must. Try the figures in the vehicle dry before painting, as the cab of an HMMWV is narrow and a pose sometimes needs a slight adjustment. Separate the kit with a dark wash.

Who the set is for

• modelers of HMMWV vehicles in 1:35 scale
• builders of dioramas with present-day American equipment
• more experienced modelers with some resin practice

The figures are supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.