German Tropical Panzer Crew
1:35 kit No.35009
Review by Terry Ashley

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The figures wear typical uniforms of the Afrika Korps with two in a sitting pose, one with one leg raised in a kneeling position with the fourth designed to be positioned in a turret opening. The poses are designed for the Tristar Panzer 1A kits but could be used with any vehicle or setting in the African, Italian or Balkans campaigns.

As with previous sets the figures have excellent uniform and facial details with virtually no cleanup needed and good fit of the parts with the three quarter figure having a choice of heads with either a field or forage cap.

The additional weapons sprue has three Kar98k rifles, three MP40 SMGs plus a selection of personal equipment such as steel helmets, gas mask containers and meal tins, enough to equip the figures.

The box has colour illustrations of the figures with part numbers and painting guides as well as drawings showing typical rank insignia applicable to the figures and paint numbers given for Tamiya, Humbrol and Mr.Color/Aqueous paints.

Another excellent set of figures from Tristar who continue to set the standard for injection moulded figures and will bring any scene to life.

Click on each figure for a larger view of the parts
Note: Some images have been re-arranged to better show the parts

Thanks to Bill from Chesapeake Model Designs for supplying the figure set.
CMD stock the full range of Tristar kits at very good prices.

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