Best 1/35 Scale Military Figures: The Complete Guide (2026)

1/35 is the most popular scale for military figure modelling, and for good reason. Figures stand approximately 50mm tall — large enough to show excellent facial detail, uniform texture, and equipment, but small enough to create impressive multi-figure dioramas. Here are our top picks across every nation and era.

Why 1/35 Dominates Military Modelling

The 1/35 standard originated with Tamiya in the 1960s and became the universal military modelling scale. Today, more resin figures are produced in 1/35 than any other scale, giving you the widest selection of subjects, accessories, and vehicle crew figures.

Best German 1/35 Figures

WWII German forces are the single most popular subject in 1/35. Our collection includes Afrika Korps desert troops, Eastern Front winter soldiers, Panzergrenadiers, tank crews, and officers in dress uniforms. The distinctive helmets, equipment, and camouflage patterns make these figures instantly recognisable and satisfying to paint.

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Best Soviet 1/35 Figures

Soviet WWII figures are growing in popularity as modellers explore the Eastern Front. Our range includes tank crew members in distinctive padded helmets, female snipers, infantry with PPSh submachine guns, and officer figures. The quilted jackets and fur-lined hats offer interesting painting challenges.

Best US and Allied 1/35 Figures

American GIs, British Tommies, and Free French forces are well represented in our collection. Paratrooper figures with full equipment are particularly popular, as are tank crew figures for Sherman and Stuart builds.

Modern Military 1/35 Figures

For modellers interested in contemporary subjects, we stock modern US, Russian, and special forces figures with accurate tactical gear, body armour, and weapons. These figures pair perfectly with modern vehicle builds.

Diorama Sets in 1/35

Multi-figure diorama sets tell stories that individual figures cannot. Our sets include combat scenes, camp life vignettes, prisoner interactions, and vehicle crews in action. These are ideal for competition entries and display centrepieces.

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