Question 1

Are they already painted?

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No. They are grey plastic. You need to paint them after assembling them. The detail is very crisp, though; they were one of the most enjoyable painting projects I've done in several years.

Question 2

How big are they?

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Standing straight up 31mm bottom of foot top of bare head. With helmet or cap more like 32mm to 33mm. BUT the figures vary from set to set as to height and build. In "Germans On Maneuvers" the marching poses fit with my Eureka 28mm which are 31mm bottom of foot top of head with cap on while other poses in the set are huge by comparison.

Question 3

are they easy to paint?

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Easy is a relative term but popular military modeling scales are 1:16, 1:35, 1:48 & 1:72 and generally speaking the smaller they are the harder they are to paint. Also, as you move to the larger scales like 1:35, kits tend to be molded in separate pieces making painting easier. 1:35 is arguably, the most popular scale, it has the widest selection. bigger is generally easier but more expensive and it takes up more space which is particular important if you plan to build a diorama. If you are new to military modeling, I would recommend something in the 1:35 scale. If you are adimate about sticking with 1:48, Tamiya kits are good quality and I would say one of the easiest brands to paint. Less expensive brands tend to have more "flash" which is the slop left over from the molding process and flash and mold lines can make them more challenging to paint. Higher end figures may have a little cleaner mold lines than Tamiya but more detail is what you are paying for with higher end models and that detail requires painting. So... long winded way of saying if you're new, Tamiya is a good place to start but other than scale, larger being easier, the challenge of painting is more dependent on the painter; i.e. If you're patient, use good light, some magnification reading glasses, good paint, brushes, etc. and you enjoy tedious pointless endeavors, you'll be fine.

Question 4

Is there an analogous Wehrmacht set in 48 scale?

Accepted Answer

Sort of, there is a wehrmacht set, however none are in similar combat positions but only marching, many interesting 1/48 vehicles to look into though.

ASIN	B000BLI6PE
Additional Features	Model kit with assembly and painting required
Age Range Description	168 months to 1200 months
Art Craft Kit Type	Model Kit
Brand Name	TAMIYA
Color	olive drab
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (168)
Global Trade Identification Number	04950344325139
Included Components	Model Kit
Item Dimensions	6.25 x 1.5 x 10.25 inches
Item Type Name	Figure Model Building Kits
Item Weight	3.84 ounces
Manufacturer	MMDHO
Manufacturer Part Number	TM32513
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	US ARMY INFANTRY WWII 1/48
Model Number	TM32513
Number of Packs	1
Number of Pieces	15
Paint Type	Acrylic
Scale	1:48
Seasons	All Seasons
Set Name	US Army Infantry WWII 1/48
Size	miniature
Subject Character	US Army Infantry WWII soldiers
Theme	Army
UPC	798525105415 899998324034
Warranty Description	No Warranty

Us Army Infantry WWII 1/48

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