Young Miniatures YM1882 German Machine Gunner Eastern Front WWII 1/10 – Bust of a German Soldier from World War II

Young Miniatures YM1882 German Machine Gunner Eastern Front WWII 1/10 is a highly detailed bust of a German machine gunner, offering a unique proposition for advanced modelers and military history enthusiasts. The product is made from high-quality resin using precision casting methods, ensuring sharp detail and ease of further modeling work. The 1:10 scale allows for faithful reproduction of equipment, uniform, and characteristic features of a Wehrmacht soldier fighting on the Eastern Front during World War II (1939–1945).

• Model scale: 1/10
• Material: High-quality resin
• Category: Resin bust – model for self-assembly and painting
• Country of use: Germany (Wehrmacht – Eastern Front)
• Historical period: World War II
• Extras: The set does not include paints or glue. The box contains the bust parts and assembly documentation.

The model depicts a German machine gunner from the Eastern Front – the bloodiest theater of Wehrmacht operations during the Second World War. The bust faithfully captures the specifics of winter uniform typical for the campaigns in the USSR, with elements such as field gear, coveralls, and characteristic headgear. Such machine gun units played a key role in battles like the Siege of Stalingrad, the Battle of Kursk, or engagements at the Don Bend between 1941 and 1944.

Young Miniatures, a renowned producer of busts and historical figures, is famous for its extraordinary attention to detail. The model was created by master sculptor Young B Song, and the sample painting by Dr. Jin Kim highlights the artistic potential of the kit. The bust is suitable both for collector display and as a competition piece at model exhibitions. It is recommended for experienced modelers due to its high level of detail and the need for advanced painting of realistic facial features and uniform.

Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for modelers experienced in working with resin and figure painting techniques.