Copper State Models F35-012 Imperial Russian Automobile Machine Gun Platoon Crewman playing balalaika 1/35 – resin scale model figure

Copper State Models F35-012 is a unique scale model figure depicting a soldier of the Imperial Russian Army's armored car platoon, playing a traditional Russian balalaika. The model, made in 1/35 scale, features exceptional attention to detail recreated based on historical sources, making it an excellent addition to dioramas and collections related to the World War I period.

• Scale: 1/35 – one of the most popular modeling scales, allowing for advanced arrangements of scenes with vehicles, soldiers, and environmental elements.
• Country: Russia (Russian Empire) – the figure represents a member of the Imperial Army's automobile machine gun platoon during World War I.
• Historical period: World War I (1914–1918) – automobile machine gun platoons, armed with machine guns, were a novelty on the Eastern Front and played a significant role in operations against the Central Powers.
• Material: high-quality resin, allowing for a faithful reproduction of subtle uniform details, weaponry, and the dynamic pose of the figure playing the balalaika.
• Additions: the figure does not contain any metal or photo-etched parts – it is a full resin kit. Paints and glue are not included.
• Category: resin model created by precision casting – ideal as a complement to dioramas or as a standalone collector’s miniature.

Copper State Models figures are renowned for their historical accuracy and superb depiction of period realities. The model presented here is not just an accurate reproduction of a tsarist soldier’s uniform, but also a unique moment of relaxation on the Eastern Front – the soldier playing the folk instrument balalaika is an original theme for dioramas depicting life behind the front lines.

We recommend the Copper State Models F35-012 figure both to advanced modelers and to collectors of World War I military memorabilia. It is an excellent choice for those who appreciate high quality craftsmanship and are looking for non-standard themed figures for their modeling projects.

Build difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the need for precise cleanup and assembly of resin parts.

This product allows you to create a realistic, historical scene from the life of the Russian Empire’s army, combining educational value with strong visual potential. We recommend it as a distinctive detail to enrich any Great War period diorama.