{"product_id":"1-35-fallschirmjagers","title":"1\/35 Scale German Fallschirmjäger (WWII) – The Smoke Break","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a touch of realism to your WWII dioramas with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale 3D printed figure set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This pair depicts two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Fallschirmjäger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (paratroopers) sharing a quiet moment, lighting a cigarette amidst the lull of combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandid Poses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The set features two soldiers in relaxed, standing positions. One soldier cups his hands to light a cigarette for his comrade, capturing a natural, \"life-like\" interaction often missing from combat-focused sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic Uniforms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both figures are dressed in the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Knochensack\" jump smocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with the characteristic step-in design. They also wear the rimless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM38 paratrooper helmets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and knee pads, essential for airborne operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Weaponry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each trooper is equipped with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarabiner 98k (K98)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rifle. One holds his rifle loosely by the barrel in his right hand, while the other has his weapon slung over his shoulder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Loadout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The figures feature high-fidelity equipment details, including Y-straps, bread bags, and canteens. notably, one soldier wears a cloth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eammunition bandolier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e draped around his neck, a common method for paratroopers to carry extra clips for their K98s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialized Footwear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both are sculpted wearing the side-lacing jump boots designed to provide ankle support during landing, distinct from the jackboots worn by regular infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Luftwaffe's Fallschirmjäger in WWII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were the elite airborne arm of the German Luftwaffe and are considered the first modern paratroopers committed to large-scale operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertical Envelopment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They pioneered the concept of vertical envelopment, famously capturing the fortress of Eben-Emael in 1940 using gliders and conducting the first massive airborne invasion in history during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle of Crete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1941.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Green Devils\":\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allied forces, particularly after the fierce fighting at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonte Cassino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, nicknamed them the \"Green Devils\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDie Grünen Teufel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) out of respect for their tenacious defense and high morale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElite Infantry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As the war progressed and German air superiority waned, large-scale drops became rare. The Fallschirmjäger were increasingly deployed as elite ground infantry, often acting as \"fire brigades\" to plug gaps in the line on both the Eastern and Western Fronts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFallschirmjäger Gear and Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German paratrooper's kit was specialized to meet the unique demands of jumping from aircraft and operating behind enemy lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Knochensack\" (Bone Sack):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFallschirmschützenbluse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a heavy cotton duck smock designed to be worn over the standard uniform and equipment. It prevented gear from snagging on the parachute lines during the jump and had snaps to turn the hem into \"legs\" for a tighter fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M38 Helmet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike the standard Wehrmacht helmet (Stahlhelm), the paratrooper version had the rim and visor cut down almost completely to reduce wind resistance and prevent neck injuries during the opening shock of the parachute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeaponry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While they famously used the advanced FG42 and MP40, the bolt-action \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKar98k\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remained a standard issue weapon. Paratroopers often carried ammunition in cloth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebandoliers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e worn around the neck or chest to carry more rounds than the standard belt pouches allowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnee Pads: To protect against the high impact of landing, paratroopers wore padded protectors over their trousers, a detail clearly visible on these figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Replikator Model Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53843371753747,"sku":"3511021","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3511021.png?v=1771424555","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-35-fallschirmjagers","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}