Young Miniatures YM1878 NIGHT WITCHES Soviet Night Bomber Regiment WWII 1/10 – resin bust

Discover the unique collector's figure Young Miniatures YM1878 NIGHT WITCHES Soviet Night Bomber Regiment WWII 1/10, depicting the famous Soviet female pilot from the 588th Night Bomber Regiment – the unit more widely known as the "Night Witches." This is a precisely crafted bust in 1/10 scale, made from high-quality resin, ensuring excellent detail and a faithfully recreated facial expression and World War II-era uniform.

• Model scale: 1/10
• Country of origin of depicted character: Soviet Union (USSR)
• Historical era: World War II (1942–1945)
• Product category: Resin bust for painting
• Material: high-grade resin
• Contents: unpainted bust, no paints or glue included
• Authorship: sculpted by Young B Song, box art painting by Kirill Kanaev

The "Night Witches" were an elite all-female Soviet unit tasked with harassing German forces through night-time bombing raids behind enemy lines on the Eastern Front. They primarily flew Polikarpov Po-2 biplanes, carrying out missions in dire conditions, often flying at low altitude and in extreme weather. The heroism of these pilots has become legendary, with many members awarded numerous military honors and earning fame both in the USSR and around the world.

Young Miniatures YM1878 was designed for the most demanding collectors and figure modellers who value historical authenticity as well as perfection in replicating the details of the pilot’s uniform, decorations, and characteristic equipment elements of a Soviet aviatrix. The model offers excellent possibilities for customization and painting – it's a perfect choice for advanced model builders as well as military history enthusiasts and themed figure collectors of the twentieth century.

Build difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for modellers with experience working with resin and bust kits.

We highly recommend this resin figure to anyone who values the highest standard of craftsmanship and is looking for an exceptional project for a competition or their own collection.