{"product_id":"73450-vallejo-70249-waffen-ss-tank-crew-kursk-1943-8x17ml","title":"Vallejo 70249 Équipage de char Waffen-SS, Koursk 1943, 8x17ml","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vallejo 70249 Waffen-SS Tank Crew, Kursk 1943 8x17ml - Paint Set + 1\/35 Scale Figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVallejo 70249 Waffen-SS Tank Crew, Kursk 1943 is a unique modeling set that combines professional 17ml acrylic paints with a beautifully sculpted 1\/35 scale resin figure from the renowned Alpine Miniatures brand. The figure was designed by the outstanding sculptor Taesung Harmms especially for Vallejo, making it exceptional from both a historical and collector’s standpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure depicts a Waffen-SS tank crewman from the period of the Battle of Kursk in 1943—one of the most significant and bloodiest tank battles of World War II, fought on the Eastern Front. The modeled tanker wears a distinctive, reversible camouflage coverall in the famous \"Oak Leaf\" (Eichenlaubmuster) pattern and a black Waffen-SS cap. This camouflage was introduced in 1943 and was widely used by German armored vehicle crews until the end of the war, especially on the Eastern Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set belongs to the category of \u003cstrong\u003emodel kits — acrylic paints with resin figure for painting\u003c\/strong\u003e. It contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 shades of Vallejo Model Color paints in 17ml bottles (including Sunny Skin Tone, Orange Brown, Mahogany Brown, Military Green, SS Dk Black Green, Stone Grey, Black),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea resin figure of a Waffen-SS tank crewman (1\/35 scale, theme: World War II, Germany),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea precise painting guide for the figure according to historical facts, with detailed instructions for painting the unique “Oak Leaf” camouflage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is made of high-quality resin, ensuring the details of the uniform and equipment are extremely crisp. The paints are acrylic, odorless, dry quickly, and offer excellent coverage—guaranteeing a professional painting result even for beginner modelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this product for both intermediate modelers and collectors interested in a realistic recreation of German armored crew uniforms from World War II. Thanks to the collectible-worthy figure and a palette of colors chosen specifically for painting Waffen-SS uniforms, this set is a great choice for a gift or as a base for developing your own dioramas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/5 – no extensive modeling experience required, the guide leads you step-by-step through the painting process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vallejo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54737294983502,"sku":"VALL-70249","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/667eae2e802c999fc9f93bcaa57170aa.jpg?v=1755792347","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/73450-vallejo-70249-waffen-ss-tank-crew-kursk-1943-8x17ml","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}