Quick answer

Choose Svargan Shock Soldats 10 Woman Squad for a character-heavy resin kit with winter gear and customization bits; choose Tannenburg 10 Man Squad for a modular push-together 3D printed kit with Snap Tray parts. If you want a full heavy weapons option, Tannenburg Heavy Weapons Team adds three teams with six crewmen.

You are comparing two very different squad kits from Victoria Miniatures: the Svargan Shock Soldats 10 Woman Squad and the Tannenburg 10 Man Squad. Both give you ten infantry, but they solve different problems at the hobby table. One is a resin kit with winter-themed parts and extra bits; the other is a modular 3D printed kit designed for fast, clean assembly.

This squad comparison looks at what is actually in each kit, how they go together, and which one fits your army, your budget, and your build style. If you are weighing a squad choice for a new project or filling a gap in an existing force, the trade-offs below will help you decide without guessing.

What you get in each squad kit

The Svargan Shock Soldats 10 Woman Squad is a resin kit described as packed with character and plenty of extra bits to customize your troops. Its contents list is specific: 12 winter female heads, a winter officer sprue, 10 great coat legs, 10 winter torsos, 10 Svargan helmets, 10 trencher tools, 10 female universal Victorian rifle arms, 10 Svargan laser rifles, a Kill Team special weapons sprue, and 10 25mm round bases. That is a deep parts pool for one squad.

The Tannenburg 10 Man Squad is a physical 3D printed modular kit from the Grimdark Empire Kickstarter. Components arrive on a high density Snap Tray for simple identification and removal, with minimal cleanup and brush-away supports. Each model can be test assembled with a push-together feature. It is a different kind of kit: fewer loose extras, more built-in assembly convenience.

  • Count your spare parts before buying: the Svargan kit gives you 12 heads for 10 bodies, which helps if you want variety.
  • Snap Tray parts are labeled by position, so sort them before you start gluing.

Assembly and cleanup compared

Assembly is where these two kits diverge most. The Tannenburg squad is fully modular and push-together, so you can dry-fit each figure before committing to glue. The Snap Tray presentation keeps components organized, and the supports are designed to brush away with minimal cleanup. If you dislike hunting for the right arm or torso, this kit is built to reduce that friction.

The Svargan kit is a traditional resin build with many separate parts. You get a winter officer sprue, a Kill Team special weapons sprue, and multiple arm and weapon options, which means more decisions and more cleanup. That is not a flaw; it is the price of customization. If you enjoy converting and posing, the extra parts are the point.

  • For a fast build, Tannenburg push-together parts let you test poses before gluing.
  • For maximum individuality, the Svargan kit's extra heads and sprues reward planning.

Theme and force fit

Theme matters as much as parts count. The Svargan Shock Soldats are winter-themed: great coat legs, winter torsos, winter heads, and Svargan helmets. They suit a cold-climate force, a trench-fighting theme, or a squad that needs a distinctive officer. The included female universal Victorian rifle arms and Svargan laser rifles give the unit a specific visual identity.

The Tannenburg squad is Grimdark Empire troops, described as fully modular and push-together. If your army already uses Grimdark Empire aesthetics, this squad slots in without a visual clash. The Tannenburg Heavy Weapons Team extends that same look with three heavy weapons teams and six crewmen, using Auto-Cannons, Heavy Bolters, or Laser Cannons.

  • Pick Svargan if your army has a winter or greatcoat theme.
  • Pick Tannenburg if you want a cohesive Grimdark Empire core that can expand into heavy weapons.

Scale and compatibility notes

The Female Tannenburg Colonel kit states that modular miniatures are compatible with popular plastic 28mm troops. That is a useful signal if you are mixing Tannenburg parts with other 28mm plastic ranges. The Svargan kit includes 10 25mm round bases, which matches common infantry basing. Neither kit's listing gives a full scale measurement for every component, so treat compatibility as a parts-and-basing question rather than a promise.

For heavy support, the Tannenburg Heavy Weapons Team includes parts for three teams and six crewmen, with a choice of Auto-Cannons, Heavy Bolters, or Laser Cannons. That flexibility is a real advantage if you want one purchase to cover multiple weapon loadouts. The Svargan kit includes a Kill Team special weapons sprue, which offers its own weapon variety but not the same three-team structure.

  • Check your existing bases: Svargan includes 10x 25mm round bases.
  • If you need three heavy weapon teams, the Tannenburg Heavy Weapons Team is the direct route.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Assembly speed vs. parts depth: Tannenburg push-together parts and Snap Tray organization speed up building; Svargan gives you more separate resin parts and sprues to sort. Choose Tannenburg for speed, Svargan for a deeper build.
  • Thematic specificity vs. force cohesion: Svargan is winter-themed with great coats and winter heads; Tannenburg is Grimdark Empire and expands into a matching heavy weapons team. Match the theme to your existing army first.
  • Weapon options vs. heavy support structure: Svargan includes a Kill Team special weapons sprue; Tannenburg Heavy Weapons Team builds three teams with six crewmen and three weapon choices. If you need three heavy teams, pick Tannenburg.

Product facts that matter

  • Svargan Shock Soldats 10 Woman Squad: Resin kit with 12 winter female heads, 1 winter officer sprue, 10 great coat legs, 10 winter torsos, 10 Svargan helmets, 10 trencher tools, 10 female universal Victorian rifle arms, 10 Svargan laser rifles, 1 Kill Team special weapons sprue, and 10 25mm round bases. You get more heads than bodies and multiple weapon sprues, so you can build a varied, characterful squad without buying extra bits.
  • Tannenburg 10 Man Squad: Physical 3D printed modular kit from the Grimdark Empire Kickstarter, fully modular and push-together, presented on a high density Snap Tray with minimal cleanup and brush-away supports. Faster assembly and easy test fitting make this a strong choice if you want to build and play quickly.
  • Tannenburg Heavy Weapons Team: Includes parts to build a team of 3 heavy weapons teams including six crewmen, with Auto-Cannons, Heavy Bolters, or Laser Cannons. One kit covers three heavy weapon teams, so you can arm them to match your list or magnetize for future changes.
  • Female Tannenburg Colonel: Includes 1x Tannenburg Colonel body, 1x Tannenburg Colonel right arm, and 1x 25mm round plastic slotta base; modular miniatures are compatible with popular plastic 28mm troops. A low-cost character option that shares the Tannenburg look and can lead either squad project.

Which squad should you choose?

Best for

  • Hobbyists building a winter or greatcoat-themed force who want extra heads and customization bits.
  • Players who enjoy converting and posing individual resin models.
  • Anyone who wants a squad with a distinct officer and special weapons sprue.

Not for

  • Hobbyists who want the fastest possible assembly with minimal cleanup.
  • Players who need three heavy weapons teams in one purchase.
  • Anyone building a Grimdark Empire force that needs visual cohesion across squads.

Both kits are strong, but they serve different builds. Pick Svargan Shock Soldats 10 Woman Squad for winter character and deep customization; pick Tannenburg 10 Man Squad for fast, modular assembly that grows into a heavy weapons team. Let your army theme and build style decide.