German Paratroopers 1939-1942 1:35 Zvezda 3628

Plastic figure kit for assembly and painting: German Paratroopers 1939-1942 1:35 Zvezda 3628

A set of plastic figures for assembly depicting the elite formation of German airborne troops - Fallschirmjäger, during the period of their greatest operational successes in 1939-1942. The German parachute troops, officially established in 1936 and subordinate to the Luftwaffe, became a symbol of modern blitzkrieg warfare. Thanks to close cooperation with transport aviation, including the legendary Ju-52 aircraft, these units played a key role in the campaigns of the initial stage of World War II.

The most famous and at the same time bloodiest operation involving them was Operation "Mercury" – the landing on Crete carried out in May 1941. Despite huge losses, the determination of the paratroopers allowed for the capture of the island, which earned them the respect of the Allies, who nicknamed them the "Green Devils". In the later period of the war, due to the high cost of airborne operations, these formations were mainly used as elite ground infantry units.

Kit characteristics:

• Precise reproduction of 5 soldier figures in dynamic combat poses.
• The set includes a parachute model and a container with equipment.
• The figures feature characteristic uniform and armament elements for this formation from the 1939-1942 period.
• The set contains a total of 72 plastic parts.

Suggested paint colors (according to instructions):

• Black
• Field Gray
• Olive Drab
• Wood
• Leather
• Field Drab
• Skin Tone

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are required (including nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes and glue for plastic models (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.