Italeri Alpini Figure Set 1:72 WWII Model Kit

The Italeri Alpini figure set in 1:72 brings WWII Italian mountain troops into compact scale for dioramas, war game tables and historical displays. With 48 unpainted figures in the box, the set gives a scene the visual mass needed for defensive lines, marching groups or retreat formations shaped around the Russian front campaign of 1942 to January 1943. The subject draws on the Alpini Julia, Tridentina and Cuneense divisions, which fought on the Don front and later retreated across the Russian steppe under severe winter conditions. That background gives the figures a clear historical setting for snowbound layouts, battlefield vignettes and campaign-based collections. The sprues show multiple infantry poses, including advancing, prone and weapon-handling stances, along with mountain troop details such as skis, poles and field gear. Horse and mounted parts also appear on the frames, adding further options for scene composition. Assembly time is stated as 600 minutes, which suits a build focused on preparation, painting and placement. On a display base, the mix of repeated figures and varied actions helps shape larger formations with a consistent uniform look. In a diorama, the winter equipment and 1:72 scale make the set easy to combine with vehicles, terrain pieces and structures from the same period. Assembly kit. Minimum age: 14 years.