1:35 Soviet WWII Soldier Personal Equipment No.3

What kind of set this is

Personal equipment is what a soldier had with him and on him: pouches, packs, holsters and other small things, which on a model and on a figure count among the most recognizable marks of a period and an army. This set is aimed at a Soviet soldier of the Second World War, it is in 1:35 scale and its designation marks it as the third item of the range, which sets it apart from other sets with the same focus.

What it is good for

Dioramas live on small things. Equipment laid out around the figures, resting on a fender, tied to a vehicle's basket or dropped beside a crate turns a scene into a place where someone really moved about. It serves equally well to fill empty areas on a vehicle and to cover places that would otherwise stay bare.

Preparation and painting

Wash and degrease the parts before painting, otherwise the paint will not hold well. Cut excess material away with a sharp blade a little clear of the part and sand the remainder off carefully. Choose the glue according to the material of the parts; cyanoacrylate glue serves as an all-rounder. Personal equipment carries cloth, leather and metal, so differentiate the shades and do not unify everything into one color. A wash will pick out the folds and the buckles, a dry brush will bring out the edges. The particular procedure is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Who it is for

For builders of dioramas and vehicles from the Eastern Front and for figure modelers who want to complete a scene with convincing small things. Paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.