Saturday, February 4

Gothic Serpent Delta operators & new accessories in 35th scale from Mantis Miniatures in February...

Mantis Miniatures have just released an impressive set of Delta Force & Nightstalker Operators in a dramatic scene recalling "Black Hawk Down". This, as well as new accessories & an animal set in 35th scale, make this some great news for modellers. Check them out in our preview...


Gothic Serpent Delta operators & new accessories in 35th scale from Mantis Miniatures in February...

Mantis Miniatures has a new set of three figures for sale. This set can be purchased in a single, a set of two and a set of three figures in unassembled grey resin. These figures depict some of the Delta Force Operators during "Operation Gothic Serpent", known to some of you from the movie "Black Hawk Down". The figures, sculpted in 3D on computer by Greg Girault, while they are painted on the box covers by Artur Miniszewski.
These figures are joined by some suitable flora, fauna and equipment that could be used in this scene or any others you might have on the boil or in your mind. 

They are presented below, follow the links and scroll to the bottom of the page on the MAntis website to find their newest releases...

Delta Force Operator, Somalia 1993
From Mantis Miniatures
Kit No #35147 
1:35th scale
One figure in grey resin
Sculpted by Greg Girault 
Boxart Painted by Artur Miniszewski 
Price: 17€
This Delta Force Operator, Somalia 1993 is a resin figure, sculpted to fit the look equipment and pose of a Delta Operator during the time of "Gothic Serpent" in 1993. He is seen holding his sniper rifle to port, read to defend or to look for a new target.


Night Stalkers Don't Quit, Somalia 1993
From Mantis Miniatures
Kit No #35148 
1:35th scale
Set of two figures in grey resin
Sculpted by Greg Girault
Boxart Painted by Artur Miniszewski 
Price: 32€
These two figures, sold together in a set, are also made from grey resin and come unassembled. They represent a Delta force Operator dragging the "Night Stalkers" Black Hawk pilot to safety. In a scene reminiscent of real life and the movie that portrays the incident. The figures are seen looking grim and gritty. They are a very effective set on their own and tell a story as is.


Gothic Serpent, Somalia 1993
From Mantis Miniatures
Kit No #35149 
1:35th scale
Set of three figures in grey resin
Sculpted by Greg Girault 
Boxart Painted by Artur Miniszewski 
Price: 48€
These three comrades, two Delta Force Operators and an injured "Nightstalkers" pilot. The story of "Black Hawk Down" is very well known, so I don't need to explain it to you. What we can say is, that these three really look effective in a re-telling of this story if you wish to do it.


New Accessories from Mantis Miniatures:
Mantis has made some accessories to match the scene, or another one of a suitable timeline if that is what you need in your own scene...

ALICE backpacks
From Mantis Miniatures
Kit No #MAC32
1:35th scale
Price: 17€
Six backpacks are made from light grey resin. They suit the same timeframe as your Delta Operators, although they could suit many a modern US wartime diorama.


Delta Force Equipment
From Mantis Miniatures
Kit No #MAC33
1:35th scale
Price: 17€
A collection of three helmets, an Mp5, M4, and M-14 sniper rifle  along with some night vision opticals are in this set of Delta Force Equipment from Mantis Miniatures. Digitally sculpted in 1/35th scale.


Special Forces Heads
From Mantis Miniatures
Kit No #MAC34
1:35th scale
Price: 17€
This set of six resin "Special Forces Heads" actually includes five operator heads and one pilot's head in 1/35th scale. 


New Animals Set:
 Animals Set 41
From Mantis Miniatures
Kit No #35146
1:35th scale
Price: 17€
Another set of mainly water animals, as well as a swooping owl are in this set. All sculpted in 1/35th scale in grey resin.


New Flora from Mantis Miniatures:
Opuntia, commonly called prickly pear or pear cactus is offered in either 1/35th scale or 1/72nd scale of prickly pair in a two set.

Opuntia
From Mantis Miniatures
Kit No #MAC30
1:35th scale
Price: 17€


Opuntia
From Mantis Miniatures
Kit No #MAC31
1:72nd scale
Price: 17€

These are available right now from Mantis Miniatures, they will also be available soon from their Distributors Worldwide...