Japanese Army Infantry Soldier Set

I need another set! Actually I can use two as I had the pleasure of using one already as shown in the photos of a battle scene on Iwo Jima for a custom built ambush diorama. I switched many parts from the four original figures in the set and arrived at the conclusion that one more set would have given me, the modeler (and the Japanese) a more realistic diorama. For an old Tamiya set this one has a great amount of detailing beyond what would be out there in up dated kits. This crisp details were evident throughout the figures and the conversion to various poses for a more realistic scene made easier. Age aside, this would make a great beginner set or one for an old hand like myself. Purely a joy to build!

It comes with three arisaka rifles (two with a bayonet), a knee mortar, an officers sword, and equipment for all the troops (watert bottles, ammo boxes, bags, a letter bag, a type 94 holster knives, binocular cases and a choice to have either four helmets, or two helmets and two hats). Be wary, the instructions are only in Japanese, along with the painting guide (both on the back of the box) You will most likely need to use google picture translate on a phone to get it. To get the shirts right you also have to mix khaki (xf49) and flat green (xf5) so if you're looking for complete box authenticity you will have to mix a paint with no definite guide. Not a bad set overall though. It has good quality and the pieces are molded well.

This a pretty good set of Japanese! I think its better than the Dragon set. It comes with an extra rifle. The only problem I had was that the guy shooting the rifle looked kind of weird. The rifle didn't sit very well in his hands. But, other than that, great set!