US Army Assault Infantry Soldiers

Not bad, and with what you get for the price, good. Hands are a little big, and the faces don't have much character, but the uniforms and gear are solid. It definitely shows the improvement of Tamiya's figures over the years. Fit is good-plus but not quite great, and seam lines are right where they always are and easy to clean up with a hobby knife. I would have liked to see a decal sheet with uniform insignia, but an aftermarket sheet can supply you with many kits' worth of chevrons and unit patches.

The infantrymen that comprise this set are a fine replica of U.S. soldiers to include in any diorama. There is a significant amount of detail that is an improvement over other Tamiya figure sets (such as the Western Europe infantry set). The bodies of the soldiers are well-proportioned and their poses are more dynamic that other sets, as well. While some soldier sets have static poses of soldiers walking upright as though marching in boot camp formation or standing at attention (who does that during combat?), this one has made efforts to simulate realistic battle activity. I found this squad the most satisfying set of American soldiers available in 1/35 scale. I recommend this set for any diorama that depicts ruins or some other structure that would provide cover for advancing infantrymen. I would use this set again for a diorama that includes a vehicle. I can think of no cons for this set. There was nothing unsatisfactory. The pieces were easy to paint and assemble. The figures were capable of being posed at will, having separate heads, torsos, legs, and arms. Taking liberty with subtle posing differences, this kit could be used as alternate depictions with enough variation to simulate even more different scenes.

Excellent set of US figures that build up very nice. With all the proper equipment. At half the price of some single figures this set is perfect to either add on to a diorama. Or, to just hone your figure painting skills.