A tool Gun Team's Indispensible Item
This is actually a 1/16 scale figure depicting a WWII German soldier that is keeping the tripod for an MG42 heavy unit weapon. Modelers can elect to build the figure with or without helmet. The tripod it self comprises of over 10 components for superb accuracy as well as the early-type Walther pistol holster typically accurately reproduced. Decals are included for standing insignia in addition to the figure additionally comes with a display base. Put this next to the 1/16 WWII Wehrmacht Infantryman (On Manuever) to depict section of a tool weapon team traveling.
Regarding the German Machine Gun Group
The device tool team was in fact the key way to obtain firepower for a WWII German infantry device. It really is made of 5 soldiers, including commander, gunner, loader, and ammo provider, although the team offered accurate fire due to the tripod.
Towards Tripod
The MG42 had been the German military's main device weapon and was made from 1942. Installed on a tripod, the tool had an exact shooting variety of over 3,000m, even though the tool could possibly be elevated and depressed for a straight wider shooting arc. At 21kg, the tripod finished up being fairly light and may be folded and carried by an individual soldier.
Towards Uniform
German soldiers in early WWII wore the model 1936 industry uniform, which had green collars along with other detail by detail features. In order to simplify manufacturing and to improve the effect of camouflage, the whole uniform wound up being changed to a green color to get at function as the model 1940 industry uniform.
