The MG34 and MG42 were two of the main machine guns employed by the Wehrmacht during WWII. Supplied from 1936, the MG34 could fire up to 900 rounds per minute, a number bettered by 1,200 per minute of the MG42, a more mass production-oriented design which was used from 1942. Both were frequently fired from two-pronged stands, but when employed with the Lafette tripod and its optical sight they were even more formidable.

About the Set

• This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly set creating 5 figures of a machine gun team.
• It has two figures working the MG34 on its tripod, another firing an MG42 mounted atop a fragment of wall, plus one carrying ammo cases and an officer aiming his MP40 submachine gun.
• Crisp scale depictions of the MG34, MG42 and MP40 add extra realism.
• Decals are incuded for shoulder and collar insignia.

Features

• The MG34 tripod has an ergonomic parts breakdown designed to remove the hassle from assembly. Ammo cases are slide molded for maximum detail.
• The MG34 team lie low to the ground.
• One team member crouches behind a wall-mounted MG42. Separate parts for head, arms and torso give exemplary fit.
• An NCO aims the MP40 with its stock extended.
• 300-round ammo cases are this soldier's load. The figure also carries a spare machine gun barrel case.
• The included decal sheet has shoulder and collar insignia, as well as belt buckles and sight details.