"Joe Gunn" & Female Photographer "Diana"

DEF.Model, 1/35 scale

Reviewed by Brett Green
 

Summary

FirstLook

Although DEF.Model is best known for its resin wheels and multimedia vehicle conversions, they also offer a range of figures.

One of their recent releases is “U.S. Army Tank Commander Sahara 1942. Sgt. Joe Gunn” in 1:35 scale. This figure is from the 1995 “Sahara” movie, and the figure is quite recognisable as Jim Belushi, who played the Sgt. Joe Gunn character.

The figure is cast as a single part for the heads, torso and legs, with separate arms. A Thompson submachine gun and a pistol holster are also included.  The gun sling is a separate photo-etched part.

The package is rounded out with a resin base into which the feet can fit.

This figure will make a nice compact vignette, but also offers interesting opportunities in a diorama with a 1:35 scale M3 Lee tank.

The second figure release under review is 1:35 scale Female Photographer “Diana”.

Once again, the figure is made up from a single part with the head, body and legs, with baseball cap and a helmet carried on her body, separate arms, shoulder bag and SLR camera.

Straps are supplied on a small photo-etched fret.

Casting quality is perfect and detail is impressive, especially the mane of hair on the photographer!

Available online from DEF.Model and specialist retailers worldwide www.defmodel.com