MiniArt 1/35 Italian Tank Crew

The MiniArt 35093 Italian Tank Crew is the original plastic-only version of this popular figure set—simple, versatile, and still one of the best options for Italian WWII armor scenes.

• Scale: 1/35

• Figures: 5 crew members

• Parts: ~60+ pieces

• Release: 2016 new tool

• Unpainted / unassembled figures 

👉 This is the budget-friendly version (no resin heads), but still delivers strong realism.

🔧 Key Features

• 5 realistic crew figures in natural poses

• Classic Italian tanker gear:

  • Coveralls (blue or desert tones)

  • Tanker helmets with neck protection

• Includes:

  • Sidearms and personal gear

• Designed for:

  • Tank riding poses

  • Maintenance scenes

  • Dioramas with Italian armor

👉 MiniArt is known for choosing less common subjects, and Italian crews are still underrepresented in 1/35 scale

🛠️ Build Experience

• Multi-part figures → good detail but requires cleanup

• Easier than resin-head version (all plastic)

• Typical MiniArt traits:

  • Fine detail

  • Some seam lines to remove

• Best suited for:

  • Intermediate builders

  • Beginners ready to try figure painting

👉 This is a great entry point into figure sets without added complexity.

🎯 Historical Appeal

Italian armored crews served in:

• North Africa (1940–43) with vehicles like the M13/40

• Italian mainland campaigns (1943–45)

Uniform highlights:

• Blue or khaki coveralls

• Distinctive leather tanker helmets

• Adaptations for heat in desert operations

👉 Perfect for pairing with:

• M13/40

• Semovente

• Captured or allied dioramas