1/35 U.S. Ammo-Loading Tank Crew (2nd Edition)

American tank crews during the Second World War were not merely combatants at their guns — a large part of their time was taken up with demanding and physically exhausting maintenance work, which included reloading ammunition. Tanks such as the M4 Sherman consumed a considerable number of shells during combat, and reloading them was a routine yet crucial task that determined the unit’s combat effectiveness. Ammunition was carried by hand, either as individual shells or in crates, often across rough terrain and under time pressure. It is precisely these everyday yet authentic moments in the lives of tank crews that lend the dioramas their authenticity and tell a story that the vehicle itself cannot convey.

The MiniArt set, in 1:35 scale, features four figures of American tank crew members in natural poses corresponding to the handling of ammunition. Thanks to the working nature of the poses, the set is ideal for use in scenes depicting resupply, maintenance and routine operations involving armoured vehicles. The set also includes tank shells and ammunition crates, allowing you to create a realistic resupply scene without having to source additional accessories. The figures can be incorporated alongside American armoured vehicles from the Second World War to create a dynamic composition that focuses not only on the vehicles themselves, but also on the people who operated them.

For modellers, this set is a rewarding addition that will bring life to both a static display case and a larger diorama. The figures’ natural poses and the included ammunition and crates provide scope for working on composition, gestures and interactions between the figures. When painting, a realistic rendering of the uniforms corresponding to American deployment is usually applied, complemented by operational soiling, dust and wear and tear depending on the chosen setting. The pack does not contain the paints or adhesives required for assembly.