Barcode: 0 89195 86513 7
Case Pack: 48 Pieces Per Master Carton
Box Size: 6.4" x 10.2" x 1.5"
The column of mud-splattered Panzer IV tanks churned its way along the rutted
forest track on the Eastern Front. The tank engines produced a throaty growl
while the tracks clanked as they navigated the snowy terrain. The tanks were
festooned with exhausted German soldiers wearily contemplating their next battle.
In the meantime, however, grateful for a ride, they sprawled on the hull of
the tanks in their dirt-encrusted uniforms.
Such a scenario is commonly seen in photographs and newsreel clips from WWII,
and Dragon’s newest set of 1/35 scale figures allows modelers to replicate this
scene. The set, entitled ‘Winter Tank Riders 1943-44’, presents four individual
figures especially designed and formulated to fit onto the hull of a Panzer
IV. This makes them the ideal accessory for Dragon’s recently released Panzer
IV Ausf.H (#6300). Clad in either parkas or greatcoats, the panzergrenadiers
are all equipped for cold-weather combat on the bitterly contested Eastern Front.
The greatcoats and parka hoods are even broken down into separate parts to allow
more accurate representation of this apparel. These are not Gen2 figures, but
the detail is nonetheless spectacular. Each figure is cleverly broken down into
several main parts that combine to form a sophisticated and lifelike pose. Detail
such as uniform definition, personal equipment and facial features are sharply
defined. Indeed, each pose uniquely captures the wintry feel of battle in the
1943-44 period. For modelers seeking to populate their Panzer IV tanks, this
set is simply unbeatable!
