Dragon Models Plastic Model Kit
Panzer Grenadier (Kharkov 1943) (1/16)
This 1/16 scale figure kit from Dragon Models represents a German Panzer Grenadier during the battles around Kharkov in 1943. Panzer Grenadiers were mechanised infantry units designed to operate alongside armoured formations, providing support and flexibility in fast-moving combat situations. As part of the 1/16 plastic kit range, this model offers a larger scale format that allows for enhanced detail and finishing work.
The figure is sculpted to reflect the uniform and equipment typical of mid-war German infantry, with attention given to realistic folds, gear placement, and overall posture. Larger scale kits such as this provide greater scope for painting techniques, allowing modellers to highlight facial features, fabric textures, and weathering effects with more precision. The pose is designed to give a natural and convincing presence once assembled, making it suitable for standalone display or inclusion in a detailed diorama.
This kit is particularly suited to those interested in Eastern Front subjects, where Panzer Grenadiers played a key role in supporting armoured advances and holding ground during counter-offensives. The subject matter offers variety for figure modellers looking to expand collections focused on WWII military themes.
- 1/16 scale plastic model kit figure
- Depicts German Panzer Grenadier infantry soldier
- Based on Kharkov battles, Eastern Front, 1943
- Detailed uniform and equipment sculpting
- Ideal for painting and weathering techniques
- Suitable for standalone display or diorama use
The battles around Kharkov in 1943 were part of a series of major engagements on the Eastern Front, with control of the city changing hands multiple times. Panzer Grenadier units were heavily involved in these operations, working in close coordination with tanks to carry out both offensive and defensive actions. Their mobility and adaptability made them a key component of German armoured divisions. This figure represents one of these soldiers, capturing the role of mechanised infantry during a critical period of the war on the Eastern Front.
