D-Day Miniature Studio’s new Afrika Korps Sodliers…
This month, D-Day Miniature Studio is bringing us a new set of figures & accessories. In our preview, we examine the time and the scene as well as the figures. We look at the time, the scene & the figures in our preview…
New Afrika Korps sodliers at rest from D-Day Miniature Studio…
Pawel Krasicki from D-Day Miniature has several new sets and single figures available for sale that capture the hottest of battlefields, in more ways than one. This set and single figures are based on North Africa and the Afrika Korp. First, a bit about the setting…
The Afrika Korps during World War II
The Afrika Korps during World War II were a crucial chapter in warfare history. The German Afrika Korps, led by charismatic general Erwin Rommel proved to be an impressive force in the harsh deserts of North Africa. The campaign was fought mainly against British Commonwealth Forces and lasted from 1940 until 1943. It left a lasting mark on World War II. Germany began an offensive against North Africa in 1940 with the goal of disrupting British supplies to the Middle East and securing essential resources. The Afrika Korps was led by General Rommel (also known as Desert Fox) to accomplish these goals. These crew are wearing very similar gear to our figures…
This is a group of
AfrikakorpsSchutzen
(or Panzergrenadiere, as mechanized infantry were renamed in July 1942) they are wearing much of the same gear as our figures. These crew are wearing very similar gear to our figures…This is a group of AfrikakorpsSchutzen
(or Panzergrenadiere, as mechanized infantry were renamed in July 1942) they are wearing much of the same gear as our figures. After a successful clash against British forces, they are shown resting under the shade of the truck. (Note the Valentine tank behind them). This is a team of heavy machine guns made up of veteran soldiers, wearing worn-out uniforms. The British General Bernard Montgomery led a coordinated offensive that decimated the German defenses, forcing them to retreat. The Afrika Korps was doomed after this battle, which marked the turning point of the campaign. The conflict remained at a standstill for the following year as both sides tried to win the upper hand against a challenging and harsh environment. The Allies gained the upper hand after the British reinforced their forces and the United States increased its support, which included the arrival of George S. Patton’s troops. A group of German Deutsche Afrikakorps water supply units pumping water into jerrycans
Due to the Germans’ imminent entry into North Africa in late 1940 Tropical uniforms were quickly created. They then distributed them in time for their arrival at Tripoli, in February 1941. The tropical uniforms were eventually distributed to forces in the southern parts of continental Europe. The tropics uniforms were based on the same pattern as the continental field-grey uniforms, but they used a slightly different colouring and material. Officers and some high NCO levels were given clothing allowances under the army’s Kleiderkasse (Clothing Account) system because they had to buy their own uniforms.
A colorized photo of a German solider wearing the Afrika Korps uniforms with a pith-style helmet.
Officers and some senior NCOs had the option of purchasing their uniforms from the military’s clothing depots or shopping privately for better-quality apparel. The government allowed enlisted personnel to purchase uniforms that were custom-made, even though they would be prohibitively expensive. While officers were required to purchase their uniforms themselves, the majority of tropical field blouses appear to have been provided by military apparel depots. As a result, officers frequently wore the same field blouses as EM/NCOs with the addition of an officer’s insignia.
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he M41 tropical field cap was introduced in early 1941 and design of the cap was loosely based on the Mountain Troopers, Bergmutze with minor variations. The soldier in the middle is wearing an Italian M-28 helmet, with German shields.
A PzKpfw III crew taking a break outside the vehicle. Worth noting are the heavily sun-bleached uniforms (indicating their status as veterans) and the large number of canteens carried on the back of the tank turret.
Soldiers often entertained themselves with any musical instument they could bring with them or buy in Africa. This piano accordian looks very much like the one used in this set…
The :
DAK Soldier Nord africa 1941-43
by D-Day miniature studioFiguresKit No #35241
1/35th scale
Sculptor & Box art: Pawel Krasicki
One resin figure included
Net Price: EUR18 Euro
Seen bracing himself standing at ease with his hands in his pockets, this soldaten looks pretty much like any standard soldier from the DAK that I could think of. He looks the part with his peaked M41 cap and tropical fieldblouse. His socks are pulled up over high booties, shorts, and high boots. He has a hard face, was it from listening to piano accordian every night?
DAK Soldier Playing Accordion Nord africa 1941-43
by D-Day miniature studio
Kit No #35242
1/35th scale
Sculptor & Box art: Pawel Krasicki
One resin figure included
Net Price: EUR18 Euro
Is this figure the equivalent of a dude playing a guitar at a party? This guy is playing and I’m hoping the rest of this soldier will be nicely affected. This soldier looks great as he sits on top of the wooden box and plays a tune.
Africakorps Soldiers at Rest Vol.I Nord africa 1941-43
by D-Day miniature studio
Kit No #35243
1/35th scale
Sculptor & Box art: Pawel Krasicki
Two resin figures in this set
Net Price: EUR18 Euro
These two are kicking it layin gback and enjoying their break time. The one is playing the piano accordion while his companion is seen with his hands in his pockets and his legs at rest, listening. No one knows how the music sounded. No ttoo bad as I can’t see any wincing in the nicely sculpted faces of the onlookers.
DAK soldier with a Shovel North Afica 1941-43
by D-Day miniature studio
Kit No #35244
1/35th scale
Sculptor & Box art: Pawel Krasicki
One resin figure
Net Price: EUR18 Euro
Can you dig it? You think everyone deserves a well-earned break? Everyone deserves a well-earned break don’t you think?
DAK Soldier with a Parasol Nord Africa 1941-43
by D-Day miniature studio
Kit No #35245
1/35th scale
Sculptor & Box art: Pawel Krasicki
One resin figure
Net Price: EUR18 Euro
Looking like he hasn’t a care in the world, this DAK Soldier is seen carrying a parasol (umbrella) while he looks on to the scene before him. This soldeir shows us the different climates of the North Western Desert at all times of the year. He has his hand in his pocket and his tunic is on. Hot days and freezing nights.
Africakorps Soldiers at Rest Nord Africa 1941-43
by D-Day miniature studio
Kit No #35246
1/35th scale
Sculptor & Box art: Pawel Krasicki
The set contains two unassembled resin figures
Net Price: EUR35 Euro
Sold as a pair at a slightly cheaper price, these two were selected as they suit each other in gear & body language.
“Desert Song” Africakorps Soldiers at Rest Nord Africa 1941-43
by D-Day miniature studio
Kit No #35247
1/35th scale
Sculptor & Box art: Pawel Krasicki
The set contains four unassembled resin figures
Net Price: EUR69 Euro
Sold in a set of four, these Deutsche Afrikakorps figures in 1/35 scale go very well together in body language, subtle changes in gear and clothing. The figures look as if they’re interacting, something that is often lost by many modern figuremakers. This set is slightly less expensive than purchasing them individually. This is a very attractive set.