American Gangsters 1:35 Minart 38108

Plastic figure to assemble and paint: American Gangsters 1:35 MiniArt 38108

We present the plastic model to assemble and paint "American Gangsters" in 1:35 scale from MiniArt. This set is an excellent proposition for history and modeling enthusiasts who want to recreate characters associated with the American mafia, also known as the Italian-American mafia, Mafia, or Mob.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Catalog number: 38108
• Material: Plastic
• The set includes parts to assemble and paint figures representing gangsters from the period of mafia activity in the United States.

Historical background: The American mafia, also known as Cosa Nostra, is an organized crime group that originated from Italian immigrants, mainly from Sicily. The mafia began to form in the late 19th century in the poor neighborhoods of Italian immigrants in New York, such as East Harlem, Lower East Side, and Brooklyn. Over time, its activities spread to other areas of the northeastern United States and to large metropolises such as Chicago and New Orleans.

During the Prohibition era, the mafia gained significance by engaging in illegal alcohol trade, which brought it enormous profits. During this time, well-known mafia families emerged, such as Gambino, Lucchese, Genovese, Bonanno, and Colombo, which to this day are symbols of organized crime in the USA.

Mafia structure: The mafia operated according to a strictly hierarchical structure, consisting of a boss, underboss, consigliere, caporegime, and soldiers. Each mafia family had its territory and operated independently, although coordination at the national level was overseen by a Commission made up of the bosses of the strongest families.

Cultural significance: The figures of gangsters from the period of mafia activity have become icons of pop culture, often depicted in films and literature. Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, and Meyer Lansky are just some of the names that have permanently entered the history of American organized crime.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, modeling tools sold separately are needed modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.