A Device Gun Team&39;s Indispensible Item
That is a 1/16 scale figure depicting a WWII German soldier who's holding the tripod for an MG42 hefty machine weapon. Modelers can decide to construct the figure with or without helmet. The tripod it self is made up of over 10 parts for superb accuracy and also the early-type Walther pistol holster can be accurately reproduced. Decals are included for rank insignia and the figure also comes with a display base. Spot this next to the 1/16 WWII Wehrmacht Infantryman (On Manuever) to depict part of a device weapon group on the road.
Towards German Device Gun Team
The machine gun team had been the key supply of firepower for a WWII German infantry device. It is made of 5 soldiers, including commander, gunner, loader, and ammo provider, together with team provided accurate fire because of the tripod.
Concerning the Tripod
The MG42 had been the German army&39;s main machine gun and was produced from 1942. Attached to a tripod, the weapon had a precise shooting selection of over 3,000m, and the tool might be elevated and depressed for a level wider shooting arc. At 21kg, the tripod had been fairly light and could be folded and carried by just one soldier.
About the Uniform
German soldiers in early WWII wore the model 1936 industry uniform, which had green collars and other step-by-step features. To be able to simplify manufacturing also to increase the effect of camouflage, the complete uniform was changed to a green color to become the model 1940 field uniform.