Dragon 1628 SS-Fallschirmjager Batalion 500 – 1:16 Scale Plastic Model

The presented model, Dragon 1628 SS-Fallschirmjager Batalion 500, is a unique large-scale 1:16 plastic assembly kit intended for collectors. This model depicts a soldier of the elite 500th Waffen-SS Parachute Battalion, one of the most renowned German units of World War II. It is designed for advanced modelers and collectors interested in military history of this period.

Historical Description

The 500th SS Parachute Battalion, also known as the SS-Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon 500, was an elite German airborne unit formed in 1943. The unit became famous for participation in several spectacular special operations, the most well-known of which was the attempt to capture Marshal Tito in Yugoslavia, carried out during Operation Rösselsprung in 1944. Soldiers in this formation were highly trained, rigorously selected, and underwent intensive parachute training. The SS-Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon 500 was primarily deployed in Eastern Europe and the Balkans for special missions during World War II (1939-1945).

• Model scale: 1:16 – allows faithful reproduction of the soldier’s uniform and equipment details
• Country of origin (original): Third Reich (Germany)
• Period: World War II
• Material: high-quality plastic (modeling polystyrene)
• Category: plastic assembly model, designed for military collectors and modelers
• Model does not include glue or paints – requires self-assembly and painting

Additional Information

The precise execution of components of the Dragon 1628 SS-Fallschirmjager Batalion 500 model ensures accurate representation of historical uniform details, equipment, and weapons of the Waffen-SS paratroopers. The kit features accurately reproduced details, making the figure look very impressive after proper assembly and painting.

• The model features high detail quality and great precision
• Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of World War II military history
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers

The Dragon 1628 SS-Fallschirmjager Batalion 500 is especially recommended for all advanced fans of historical modeling who appreciate faithfully recreated details and wish to expand their collection with an exceptional figure from the elite Waffen-SS units.