Tactical Statuette – Recon in Woodland Terrain is a massive, hand-finished diorama depicting a special forces operator during a long-range patrol. The figure, wearing a characteristic tactical boonie hat, cautiously traverses the deep forest, holding a suppressed assault rifle at the ready. The sculpture impresses with the amount of tactical gear details: the soldier is equipped with a full Plate Carrier, and on his back rests a large expedition backpack with a heavy, scoped sniper rifle attached. The highly realistic atmosphere of the scene is built by an elaborate base – the operator steps over a forest floor full of tangled roots, crossing fallen old tree trunks surrounded by discarded equipment pieces and bullet casings.

Craftsmanship and real weight (up to 2 kg) At the Grot Statuetki workshop, we create sculptures that, with their weight and coolness, resemble solid metal craftsmanship. The interior of the model is filled with a specialized mineral ballast, allowing the statuette in its largest variant to reach a weight of about 2 kg. The base of the sculpture is made of high-density PETG polymer, which is then structurally reinforced with UV resin. Each piece is hand-patinated using the dry-brushing technique – the soldier figure has gained a deep, steel-silver shine, while the forest ground and tree trunks are finished in natural, copper-brown tones. The bottom of the base is protected with soft velour to prevent scratching surfaces.

Personalization and hidden technology (NFC) By choosing the "With Engraving (+30 PLN)" variant, we will mount an elegant plate on the front of the base with your dedication (e.g., rank, first and last name, dates of service) or a unit logo. For the most demanding customers, we have prepared an additional innovation: we can embed an invisible NFC tag under the plate. After bringing a smartphone close to the base of the statuette, the link you specified will automatically open on the recipient's screen – it can be an unlisted YouTube video with thanks from the platoon, a photo gallery from joint exercises, or the official website of the unit.

How to order the personalized version?

1. Choose the appropriate sculpture size and check the engraving option.

2. In the "Enter personalization" field, type the text of your dedication (up to 200 characters).

3. Send any unit logo or the link to program the NFC tag to: grotstatuetki@gmail.com, including your order number in the subject line.

Main application – for whom?

• Gift for a soldier: An elite souvenir for the end of service, promotion, or transfer. Ideal for snipers, scouts, Special Forces operators, Territorial Defense Forces (WOT), and light infantry units.

• Trophy and Award: A prestigious distinction for Long Range shooting competitions, tactical orienteering runs with gear, or tactical maneuvers.

• For enthusiasts: A heavy, awe-inspiring office decor element for fans of survival, bushcraft, and open-world video games (e.g., Ghost Recon, DayZ, Escape from Tarkov).

Technical specifications:

• Theme: Scout / Sniper in a boonie hat on a forest ground with a fallen trunk.

• Material: Industrial PETG polymer + UV resin + weighted core (mineral ballast).

• Finish: Two-tone, hand-applied patina (steel operator + brown-copper environment) + protective velour.

• Personalization (optional): Engraved plate with text/logo and the option of a programmable NFC tag.

• Processing time: 2 business days.

• Production: Grot Statuetki (Poland).

Dimensions and weight: The scout model is characterized by an impressive height, amplified by the exposed barrel of the sniper rifle on his back. It is available in three size variants: