Friday, 24 May 2019

1940 Red army - part 1

These comrades are from at least one of the Engineer Basevich sets of 1/32 soft plastic figures.  Most have the SSH-36 helmet with the flared sides.  The prone Maxim gunner is a delight, though a fair bit of hot water and bending was required to make him lie down properly.
I'll try to take more photos when varnish has been applied.

12 comments:

  1. Very nice ... and a great addition to your growing Soviet army.

    All the best,

    Bob

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  2. Nice looking squad/ company. I dunno about that guy kneeling behind the machine gunner, though. That is a VERY sus expression on his phizz, I'm bound to say. And here's me thinking this was a family show...

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  3. Bob Cordery
    Thanks - and given that the SSH-36 was supplied to the Spanish Republic, you may be seeing some of these chaps quite soon!

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  4. Archduke Piccolo
    It's about half a battalion - and I see what you mean about the dodgy comrade. Sorry if it's offended your delicate sensibilities!

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  5. They look great! And that maxim figure has had me scouring ebay and toy soldier sites to no avail. If you happen to recall which set it comes with, I would love to know. Thanks!

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  6. John Y
    Sorry - the Maxim was from an unboxed part set picked up at a show (by the notorious Bertrand).

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  7. Great looking figures full of character.

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  8. Tradgardmastare
    And so useful!

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  9. Are they the poor schmucks who marched into Finland

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  10. Martin Rapier
    Thanks - you can never have enough Russians!

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  11. JLee118
    If they survive Nomonhan, yes!

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