Das Werk Sturmbannfuhrer-Ardennes 1944 (1/16) DW16009

Das Werk 1/16 Scale Figure KitDas Werk Sturmbannfhrer Ardennes 1944 (1/16) Item DW16009Das Werks 1/16 Sturmbannfhrer figure represents a senior Waffen-SS officer during the Ardennes offensive of 1944. Dressed in winter camo smock, this detailed kit includes layered clothing, command belt, map case, binoculars, and a distinctive officer's capgreat for command-group dioramas or vignettes. 1/16 scale injection-moulded plastic figure (Das Werk DW16009) Single head option: peaked officers cap included Winter camo smock over field tunic and trousers Accessories: map case, binoculars, riding crop, pistol holster, gloves Photo-etched detail for buckles, insignia, buttons Clear parts for optic glass and binocular elementsNote: Requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included.Historical/Concept Background:The Sturmbannfhrer rank (equivalent to major) commanded battalion-level units. During the Ardennes offensive (Battle of the Bulge) in winter 1944, officers often wore layered winter camouflage and carried maps/binoculars for field command. This figure accurately captures that environment and leadership role in scale form.Suggested Paint References:These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic Waffen-SS winter uniform and gear finishes and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions. PartFinishTamiyaVallejoMr HobbyMr Color Winter Camo Smock & TrousersSemi MatteXF-60 Dark Yellow / XF-64 Red Brown70.912 Tan Yellow / 70.984 Flat BrownH403 Dark Yellow / H047 Red BrownC113 Dark Yellow / C041 Red Brown Field Tunic & UnderlayersSemi MatteXF-63 German Grey70.995 German GreyH032 Dark GreyC032 Dark Grey Caps & GlovesSemi MatteXF-61 Dark Green70.893 US Dark GreenH303 Green FS34102C303 Green FS34102 Boots & BeltMattXF-69 NATO Black70.862 Black GreyH031 Black FS37038C137 Tyre Black Map Case & Pistol HolsterSemi MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307 FS36231 Binoculars, Crop, AccessoriesMetallicXF-56 Metallic Grey70.863 Gunmetal GreyH028 SteelC028 Steel Optics LensesSemi GlossXF-8 Flat Blue70.899 Prussian BlueH326 Blue FS15042C326 Blue FS15042