Dragon 1/35 Military - 1/35 British Desert Rat - D3013

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This Dragon 1/35 scale figure set depicts British infantrymen of the 8th Army during the North Africa campaign of 1940-1943, the men who earned the enduring nickname "Desert Rats" after the jerboa emblem worn by the 7th Armoured Division. Kitted out in khaki drill shorts, sleeves rolled, and wearing slouch hats or the distinctive Africa Star sun helmets, these troops fought through Tobruk, El Alamein and the long push into Tunisia. Dragon's sculptors have captured the loose, practical drape of desert battledress with crisp fabric creases and correctly proportioned webbing, while weapons and small gear are moulded as separate parts for a natural, unposed look once assembled. The set typically comprises four individually posed figures - marching, resting and in action - so builders can arrange a small vignette straight from the box. Each figure is supplied on grey styrene sprues with separate Lee-Enfield rifles, webbing and personal equipment, plus a clear instruction sheet for assembly and painting reference. An ideal companion set for Dragon's own 1/35 desert armour, such as Crusader and Matilda kits, or for any collector building an Eighth Army diorama, this set rewards modellers who enjoy careful figure painting and characterful small-scale scenes. Show more