Trumpeter 1/35 00428 Soviet Commander Inspection TR

Details of Trumpeter 00428 1/35 Soviet Artillery – Commander Inspection

Basic Specifications

• Item No.: Trumpeter 00428
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: WWII Soviet Red Army Artillery Commander Inspection Figures
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Parts Count: 52 pieces
• Total Sprues: 2 plastic sprues
• No photo‑etched parts included
• Package Weight: approx 115 g
• Contains total 6 figures with inspection, greeting and report poses
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included

Kit Contents

• 6 Soviet artillery officer and soldier figure parts for battlefield inspection scene
• Authentic Soviet brown winter greatcoat, field caps and officer uniform components
• Accessories: document folders, field map cases, binoculars and sidearms
• Natural interactive poses including handshakes, saluting and operational briefing
• Paper instruction manual with assembly and painting guidance

Kit Features

• Finely sculpted Soviet winter greatcoat texture, uniform folds and officer rank details
• Narrative group poses recreating a senior commander inspecting artillery battery on the Eastern Front
• Perfect companion figure set to pair with Trumpeter 1/35 Soviet heavy howitzer kits (B-4)
• Clean moulding with moderate part count for straightforward assembly
• Ideal for completing WWII Soviet artillery diorama, figure painting and military model collection

Recommended Skill Level

• Suitable for WWII military diorama builders, figure painters and intermediate collectors
• Moderate assembly difficulty; beginners can complete with patience, advanced modders have room for weathering and custom detailing

Historical Background

• During World War II, senior Soviet artillery officers regularly visited frontline artillery emplacements to inspect troops, review equipment and brief combat plans.
• These inspection visits were critical to verify gun readiness, check ammunition stock and communicate offensive operational orders before battles.
• Officers and staff commonly wore long brown winter greatcoats to endure the harsh cold climate on the Eastern Front.
• Such inspection scenes often involved salutes, handshakes and on-site reports between senior commanders and battery personnel.
• This figure set is designed to complement Soviet heavy artillery kits, adding story and atmosphere to a complete artillery battery diorama.

Full-Set Figure Characteristics (WWII Soviet Artillery Commander Inspection Team)

• Main Uniform: Soviet WWII brown winter greatcoat, officer field caps, field trousers and leather officer gear
• Main Equipment: Binoculars, map folders, document cases, pistols and canvas field pouches
• Combat Feature: Frontline site inspection, troop review, operational briefing and battlefield report
• Application Scenario: WWII Eastern Front Soviet heavy artillery battery diorama, matched with B-4 howitzer model scenes