I've just received from Quarter-Kit-Model Shop a sample of Gaso.line's new Master Fighter line of pre-painted 1/48th scale figures - namely, the German Tank Hunters - Normandy Summer 1944 set.
![German Tank Hunters box set German Tank Hunters box set](showcase/ww2landshowcase/612435a.jpg)
The front (top?) of the box displays a color photo of the two figures inside. Within the box, the figures are cushioned in custom-cut foam. (Although, despite this precaution, one of our samples unfortunately had a bent stick-grenade.)
![Inside the box Inside the box](showcase/ww2landshowcase/612435b.jpg)
One figure is standing, armed with grenades (one in his hand, another tucked in his boot - a nice touch).
![Soldier with grenades Soldier with grenades](showcase/ww2landshowcase/612435c.jpg)
The painting is detailed, giving individual colors for instance to different equipment items, and painting all of the various straps. The mouth is handled with a subtle touch of pink/purple. However, the painting isn't perfect - some of the black from the boots strays onto the pants legs, and our sample's nose has a tiny chip in the paint.
![Soldier with grenades (back) Soldier with grenades (back)](showcase/ww2landshowcase/612435d.jpg)
The second figure is kneeling, armed with a larger anti-tank weapon.
![Kneeling soldier Kneeling soldier](showcase/ww2landshowcase/612435e.jpg)
Our sample was painted to a higher standard than the standing figure - including distinct eyeballs, no significant paint "strays," and an interesting facial scar. (Though perhaps the lips are a bit too colorful.)
![Kneeling soldier (front) Kneeling soldier (front)](showcase/ww2landshowcase/612435f.jpg)
Both figures have a satin finish (not glossy).
![Kneeling soldier Kneeling soldier](showcase/ww2landshowcase/612435g.jpg)
The bases are painted in a two-tone scheme, with a rough texture on top. The bottoms are featureless (not even a manufacturer's mark).
The standing figure measures 31mm from foot to eye-level; the kneeling figure is 25mm from ground to top of helmet.