Add a gritty, battle-hardened narrative to your late-WWII American armor dioramas with this highly detailed 1/35 scale 3D printed figure set. Part of the Replikator Model Corp Second World War Series, this five-figure collection captures the exhausted but resilient demeanor of a veteran US Army tank crew taking a well-deserved rest off the front lines.

• A Complete Veteran Crew: This set provides a full five-man complement, each sculpted with distinct posture and personality:

  • The Commander (Standing): The central figure stands tall and authoritative with his hands resting confidently on his hips. He is distinguished by his tall cavalry-style boots, distinctive haircut, and a sidearm secured in a chest holster over his jacket.

  • The Smoker (Seated): A relaxed crewman taking a drag from a cigarette. He wears the standard tanker helmet with dust goggles pushed up onto his forehead and carries a sidearm in a shoulder holster.

  • The Crouching Crewman: Sculpted in a low, tight squat, this figure observes his surroundings while fully geared up in his winter jacket, helmet, and shoulder holster.

  • The Resting Crewman (Seated with Cup): Sitting flat on the ground with his legs outstretched, this crew member takes a moment to hydrate, holding a cup or canteen in his right hand.

  • The Relaxed Crewman (Seated): Sculpted in a casual seated posture with one arm resting easily on his raised knee, wearing the standard tanker jacket, helmet, and goggles.

• Authentic Late-War Gear: * Tanker Jackets: All five figures are outfitted in the iconic US Army Winter Combat Jacket (universally known as the "tanker jacket"), prized by troops for its warmth and snag-free design inside cramped armored vehicles.

  • M1938 Helmets & Sidearms: Four of the crew members are equipped with the classic rigid M1938 tanker helmet. The prominent use of shoulder and chest holsters across the team accurately reflects how armored crews carried their M1911 pistols or revolvers for quick access.

The ETO Armor Experience

This set perfectly represents the rugged reality of American armored divisions pushing through the European Theater of Operations (ETO) in the harsh winter and spring of 1944–1945. The casual, customized way the crew wears their gear tells a story of long months spent living in and fighting from their vehicle.

Recommended for: 1/35 scale US medium tanks, specifically late-war M4 Sherman variants (like the M4A3E8 "Easy Eight") from manufacturers like Tamiya, Meng, or Asuka.