1/35 U.S Airborne tank riders

This 1:35 scale kit features four highly detailed plastic figures of US paratroopers from the Second World War. The figures are depicted in seated poses, making them ideal for the role of ‘tank riders’ — soldiers transported directly on the hull or armour of armoured vehicles. This method of transport was common practice during the Second World War, when infantry used tanks and armoured personnel carriers to advance rapidly before being deployed into combat.

The seated poses allow the figures to be naturally positioned on various armoured vehicles, whether tanks, half-track vehicles or other carriers, thereby adding a sense of realism and scale to the model. This makes the figures an ideal addition for building dioramas as well as standalone display models, where they help to evoke the atmosphere of troops on the move in the field.

In addition to the figures, the set also includes weapons and equipment, allowing the figures to be outfitted with period-accurate gear. For modellers, this set offers a welcome way to add crew and infantry presence to models of armoured vehicles from the Second World War. The pack does not contain the paints or adhesives required for assembly and painting.