Highly Detailed Australian Desert Infantry – World War II – 3D Printed Resin Miniatures
Recreate the Australian Army's campaigns in North Africa during the Second World War with this detailed set of eight Australian infantry soldiers in tropical desert uniforms.
Featuring the distinctive Australian slouch hats, shorts, military equipment and a variety of realistic combat poses, this collection is ideal for WWII North African battlefield dioramas, historical military displays and figure painting projects.
The set includes standing, kneeling, advancing and prone figures, allowing modellers to create a realistic Australian infantry section operating in the Western Desert.
Scale: 1:35
Historical Period: World War II (1939–1945)
Nationality: Australian
Theatre: North African Campaign / Western Desert
Unit Type: Australian Infantry
Contents: 8 individual soldier figures
Material: High-quality 3D printed resin
Finish: Supplied unpainted in grey resin
Condition: Brand new
Assembly: Minor preparation or assembly may be required
This collection features eight individually posed Australian infantrymen equipped for operations in the North African desert.
The figures wear distinctive Australian military clothing, including slouch hats, tropical shorts, shirts, long socks and field equipment.
The set includes a variety of combat poses:
Infantrymen advancing with rifles
A kneeling soldier aiming his weapon
A prone soldier operating a light machine gun
Standing soldiers aiming and firing their weapons
Infantrymen carrying rifles with fixed bayonets
Soldiers moving forward with weapons held ready
Sculpted details include:
Traditional Australian slouch hats
Tropical desert uniforms
Ammunition pouches and military webbing
Rifles, submachine guns and a light machine gun
Belts, straps and personal equipment
Realistic clothing folds and individual facial features
The combination of firing, advancing and supporting poses makes this set particularly suitable for creating a coordinated infantry patrol or defensive position.
Australian forces played a significant role in the Allied campaigns across North Africa during the Second World War.
The Australian 6th, 7th and 9th Divisions participated in important operations throughout the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern theatres.
Australian troops became particularly well known for their involvement in the defence of Tobruk in 1941.
During the Siege of Tobruk, Australian soldiers helped defend the strategically important Libyan port against German and Italian forces.
The defenders became famously known as the Rats of Tobruk, a nickname they adopted with pride.
Australian troops also participated in the Battles of El Alamein in 1942, contributing to the Allied victory over Axis forces in North Africa.
The distinctive slouch hat and tropical uniform make Australian infantry a particularly recognisable subject for WWII desert dioramas.
These versatile miniatures are suitable for a wide range of historical modelling projects, including:
Siege of Tobruk (1941): Australian infantry defending the Libyan port
Battle of El Alamein (1942): Australian soldiers during the Western Desert Campaign
North African Patrols: Infantry advancing across desert terrain
Defensive Positions: Soldiers operating rifles and light machine guns
Desert Warfare: Australian troops alongside British and Commonwealth forces
Military Figure Painting: Distinctive tropical uniforms and Australian equipment
Historical Wargaming: Suitable for gaming systems using compatible 1:35 scale miniatures
The figures can be combined with British Commonwealth vehicles, artillery, desert buildings and scenic accessories to create larger historical displays.
Our miniatures are produced using high-resolution resin 3D printing technology, capturing fine sculpted details throughout the figures.
Details include realistic uniform textures, weapons, equipment, webbing and facial features.
Please note:
All eight figures are supplied unpainted in grey resin.
Some minor cleaning and preparation may be required before painting.
Support marks may remain following the printing process.
Delicate components, particularly weapons and equipment, should be handled carefully.
Minor assembly may be required.
Paints, adhesives and scenic display bases are not included unless specifically shown in the original grey reference photographs.
Please refer to the original grey photographs for the exact appearance and contents of the supplied miniatures.
The main promotional image has been digitally coloured using artificial intelligence to illustrate how the completed figures might appear when painted.
Image coloured using AI; small details may be altered; check grey images for the actual figure supplied. Grey images of the figure are what will actually be received.
Please refer to the original grey photographs for the accurate appearance, poses, weapons and sculpted details of the supplied figures.
Whether you're recreating the Siege of Tobruk, building an El Alamein battlefield diorama or painting individual Australian infantrymen, this eight-figure set provides an excellent addition to any 1:35 scale WWII military miniature collection.
With its distinctive slouch hats, desert uniforms and varied combat poses, this collection offers an excellent foundation for realistic North African Campaign displays.