May 13, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's 1/35th-scale US Repair Crew w/ Equipment

MiniArt looks to fix a gap in their range with three US repairmen from WWII in 35th scale. A revised set with new additions. We look at them in our preview.


Preview: MiniArt's 1/35th-scale US Repair Crew w/ Equipment

US Repair Crew w/ Equipment
From MiniArt Models
1/35th scale
Kit No. 53004
Three figures plus equipment in the one box
This 1:35 scale figure set depicts U.S. Army repairmen conducting field maintenance during World War II. The set includes three figures and various accessories such as cabinets. workbenches, a compressor, tools, gas cans, and all gear ideal for enhancing vehicle or workshop dioramas.

US Mechanics repair motor in San Luis Obispo, California on 29 March 1944
A GI in a mobile electric repair shop of the 973rd engineer maintenance company at hunter liggett military reservation on 28 march 1944
The kit:
MiniArt's 1/35 US Repair Crew w/ Equipment kit comes on ten sprues and features four small sprues that encapsulate the figures of repairmen, making the work look easy. 

This kit is an adaptation of MiniArt's earlier 53101 US Repair Crew (the one with the motorcycles) that was really well received. The only thing is that set costs more just to get the figures, as you bought the bikes with it (and it's also out of print).

This OOP set originally featured these figures, many wanted them without the WLA bikes.
This new set gives us just the three figures with a small workshop set up. Here are the sprues:

The three figures...
A cabinet and a workbench are here for the workers to get busy with.
A compressor only needs an air hose...
Here is a vice; toolbox and repair kit also included
Decals are included for stencils for the repair equipment and the soldier's insignia, a great addition.
Another addition is the thin photo-etch sheet that holds the tools these repairmen use in their work. A comprehensive set for those wanting a simple workshop scene. (The original figures didn't include this etch.


This kit should be available next month from MiniArt's distributors worldwide. You can see more about this kit on the MiniArt website...