1/6 DID D80180 WWII German Wehrmacht Mine Detector Private Jurgen Neumann

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[Chambea1114]

I remember DiD did a Pionier figure like in 2014 2013ish and it weirdly sold out super fast and went for high value on aftermaket compared to other figures they've done. People must have liked all the little tools he came with.

 

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Brief Introduction​

During World War II, the German military’s need for mine detection troops became critical. As the war progressed and landmines became a widespread threat to the German army’s operations, specialized mine detection troops were established to reduce casualties and ensure troop safety. Equipped with advanced mine detection equipment and specially trained, these troops were active across various European battlefields. Whether on the vast lands of the Eastern Front or in the urban areas of the Western Front, they carried out their dangerous yet crucial mine detection duties amidst gunfire and complex terrain.

DID proudly presents the WWII German WH mine detector – Jürgen Neumann, featuring a realistic and young headsculpt. His deep-set eyes show a calm and resolute gaze that exudes the firm belief of eliminating all difficulties, removing all obstacles and protecting others, with an expression that perfectly captures a demeanor of composure.

Jürgen Neumann wears an M43 field cap, a classic WWII German M43 uniform, a shirt underneath, and a pair of camouflage trousers, along with a newly crafted pair of brown genuine leather boots on his feet.

Jürgen Neumann is equipped with a portable Wien 41 mine detector made of metal and plastic, featuring the detachable probe rod and detector heads. The front part of the mine detector can be disassembled and folded into the mine detector box. It also comes with a specialized headset for the detector and a power-adjustable control switch, as well as a detachable probe needle! The Wien 41 mine detector was capable of accurately detecting metal mines to a certain extent, providing a degree of safety for the German military’s movements and operations, with meticulous craftsmanship that restores the historical accuracy.

Jürgen Neumann is also equipped with a metal and wood K98 rifle, known for its simple structure and powerful lethality, recognized as one of the most lethal rifle weapons! Additionally, there is a metal bayonet that is easy to carry and highly lethal, with the combination of various weapons enhancing Jürgen Neumann’s combat capabilities.

Jürgen Neumann comes with a multi-purpose combat engineer shovel with a genuine leather cover, a bread bag for storing supplies, a genuine leather tool pouch , and a set of ten combat engineer tools. The tool pouch can be opened and used to store tools, along with two genuine leather-made K98 ammo pouches, and many more exquisite accessories.

Don’t miss the chance to equip your collection with an impressively detailed WWII German WH Mine Detector. A perfect addition for enthusiasts seeking to enhance their historical military display!

PS: The mines shown in the images are NOT included in D80180.

Full Part List​

Base

1 Super realistic headsculpt
2 DID 1:6 HG Body (Slim Tall Ver.)
3 Left palms X 4 + right palms X 4

Outfits

4 WWII German M43 field cap
5 WWII German M43 uniform
6 Camo trousers with suspenders
7 Shirt
8 Grey gloves
9 Black belt (genuine leather)
10 Y-straps (genuine leather)
11 German field canvas gaiters
12 Brown boots (genuine leather)

Accessories

13 Bread bag
14 Canteen (plastic)
15 K98 ammo pouch X 2 (genuine leather)
16 Combat engineer shovel (metal + wood) with cover (genuine leather)
17 Combat engineer tool pouch (can be opened)
18 Mine detector control headphone (plastic)
19 Watch

Tools

20 Wire cutters X1 (plastic)
21 Needle nose pliers X1 (plastic)
22 Scissors X1 (plastic)
23 Knife X1 (plastic)
24 Spanner wrench X1 (metal)
25 Crimpers (plastic)
26 Tongs X1 (plastic)
27 Isolierband X1 (plastic)
28 German folding ruler X1 (metal)
29 Thread spool X1 (metal+ thread)

Weapon

30 German bayonet (metal) with scabbard and frog (genuine leather)
31 K98 rifle (metal + wood) + ammo clip
32 Wien 41 mine detector (metal+ plastic) + probe needle (metal)

Insignia

33 Shoulder board X1 pair
34 Breast eagle X1
35 Black wound badge X1
36 Infantry assault badge in silver X1

 

[Asta]

http://michaelhiske.de/Allierte/USA/TManual/5_223C/Teil_02/Kap09/Section02/PAR127.HTM

127. Wien 41 Mine Detector​

a. General. The Wien 41 mine detector appeared in 1941. It was superseded in 1942 or 1943 by the Frankfurt 42 detector, the latter becoming standard German Army. In 1943 the Wien 41 was modified and, because of the development of the frequency-induction fuze, replaced the Frankfurt 42 detector as the standard mine detector.​

b. Description. The Wien 41 mine detector (fig. 158) is an induction type. The search head is cast in two cylindrical, plastic sections. The shorter of the two sections is blue-gray in color and has a hinge bracket for hinging the extension handle to the search head. The longer section may be off blue-gray plastic or a mottled green and yellow plastic. The head of this section is rounded and contains a terminal opening for a fine adjusting screw. The short section screws into the longer section and is cemented in final assembly. The extension handle is of sectional construction and is made of aluminum tubing. The extension piece next to the search head is permanently attached to the search head at the hinge joint. To facilitate packing, this lowest extension piece will collapse against the search head. When the detector is dismantled, the extension pieces and search head are stored in a canvas case. The detector unit and the power supply are housed in a standard plastic pack case, the same type as that used with the Frank-furt 42 mine detector (par. 126). The off-on switch, voltage tester, and headset sockets are the same as in the Frankfurt 42 detector. The control box is different in that the knob will rotate continuously instead of in three positions as in the Frankfurt 42 detector. The search-head cable plugs into a socket on the right-hand end of the pack case. Two standard headsets are included in the detector set. The entrie detector set is stored in a wooden shipping case (par. 126) when not in use. The total weight of the detector set and shipping case is 58 pounds.​

c. Functioning. The Wien 41 mine detector functions on the induction bridge principle. The inductance of the oscillator circuit is a horizontal coil in the search head. At right angles to this collar another coil is mounted in the search head and is connected to the amplifier. The output of the amplifier is fed to a rectifier and to a variable resistor. The rectified output from the ampilifier is fed to a trigger oscillator which gives an audible signal in the headset. On approaching a metallic object, the balanced condition in the coils in the search head is upset, producing an audible change in signal.​

d. Operation.​

(1)​	Assembling.​

​	(a)​	Open the shipping case, keeping it nearly vertical, and removing the pack case. Keep the pack case standing upright. The battery tends to lose its electrolyte if it is not kept upright.​
​	(b)​	Lay the shipping case down and remove the extension pieces and search head from their canvas case.​
​	(c)​	Thread the search-head cable through the extension pieces and assemble the extension handle.​
​	(d)​	Attach the pack harness to the pack case and sling it on your back making final adjustments for comfort.​

Figure 158. Wien 41 mine detector.​

(e)​	Plug the headset in the socket marked Fernhörer.​
​	(f)​	Remove the control box from the control panel and hook it on your belt.​
​	(g)​	Remove the fiber tool from the control panel and replace the panel cover.​
​	(h)​	Lift the small metal flap on the right side of the pack case, and insert the plug of the search head cable into the exposed socket.​

(2)​	Operating.​

​	(a)​	Turn the off-on switch on the control panel to the on (EIN) position.​
​	(b)​	Hold the search head away from the ground and any metallic object.​
​	(c)​	Set the knob on the control box so the red dot shown.​
​	(d)​	With the fiber tool, turn the adjusting screw at the toe of the search head until a minimum or null signal is obtained.​
​	(e)​	Turn the knob on the control box clockwise until a maximum signal is obtained.​
​	(f)​	Readjust the adjusting screw on the search head until a minimum or null signal is obtained.​
​	(g)​	Continue step (e) and (f) above until it is no longer possible to obtain a minimum or null signal.​
​	(h)​	Turn the knob on the control box slightly counterclockwise and adjust the adjusting screw until a minimum or null signal is obtained.​
​	(i)​	Continue step (h)above until it is no longer possible to obtain a minimum or null signal.​
​	(j)​	Advance the knob on the control box until a maximum signal is obtained.​
​	(k)​	The detector set is now adjusted for normal setting. If the knob on the control box is turned counterclockwise, a small-objects setting can be obtained. In this condition, the detector is more sensitive to small metal objects and less senitive to large metal objects.​

e. Sensitivity. The Wien 41 detector is difficult to adjust for maximum sensitivity, and also difficult to keep in adjustment. When set for maximum sensitivity, there is a high-pitched not in the headset. With small-objects sensitivity, the detector will be silent until the object is very close.​

 

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https://onesixthkit.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5816

 

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DID Action Figures​

Please note that below accessories will be updated in the D80180 mass production:

1. The Infantry Assault Badge will be replaced by General Assault Badge.
2. The black corps lines on the shoulder boards will be made bolder.
3. The camo trousers' leg will be made larger.

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[MeatHookGekko]

Small tools, satchel and mine rig has so much crossover/custom potential. Amazing stuff. No one will ever hear an argument from me to see more 1/6th tools of any kind hitting the marketplace.

 

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[MeatHookGekko]

The folding ruler has hilarious potential in a photo story.

"It looks so big in my hand though...."

But I just love having tools around in 1/6th. What no one really talks about is a good diorama can take years and years to build. Things like tables, chairs, a small fridge, coffee maker, paintings, lamps, cutlery, tools, common life items, they can be actually hard to accumulate in 1/6th overall. You have to go out there and keep your mind open to anything. Xmas ornaments. Things for other figure lines that are out of scale for that line ( for example, random stuff from McFarlane or The Simpsons lines have a few pieces that can translate to 1/6th dio application) Magnets. Cut/Fold/Paste items. Etc, etc.

I visualize every set I run into and look for any possible wins.

The most effective mindset for any customizer is that 'everything is a potential opportunity' But that's just my take on it.