US Infantry Weapons Set

I really like this kit and find it useful. I already used an M3 grease gun SMG for the tank crew in the Tamiya M41 bulldog kit. It has atleast 2 or more of every weapon and has 2 complete weapon sprues.. It is necessary for korean war and early vietnam kits and diaoramas, because it has not only the ww2 m1. but also the late production full auto m2 carbine with 30 round mags attached and m3 grease gun smgs.It also has optional late ww2 and post war. fighting knife and bayonets.I think the 50 cals and 30 cals mg's are decent but not as detailed as the academy kit, but definitly more durable. For colors i would recommend a medium brown for the wood, od for various things, and. gunmetal or darkish gray to simualate the parkerized finish on US weapons. These weapons were not just used by the US either but also allies and friends like West Germany, korea, south vietnam, Japan, italy,. enemies like the communist nations and terrorists also. The m1 carbines were also used in late ww2 by axis when captured. So axis figures could be given them for a very unique and realistic diaorama. Thompson smgs would be used by british commandos and as lend lease to chinese in the 40s and alter used by north korea and china in the korean war.

I love just how many types of guns are included in this set. Also getting two of each provides spares for future projects. Since the weapons are all 1/35 scale they complement not only infantry figures, but also many tank and other vehicle sets. However, like most other 1/35 scale infantry guns, these require a skilled and steady hand in painting (my hint - paint all guns on the spruces except those requiring assembly - paint these after gluing). This set is definitely worth the price.

These are great quality with zero flash, and seam lines are almost non existent. You get double of everything, as there is twin identical sprues. I really liked the small black vinyl tubing they supply for the flame thrower so your figures can pose with the flame thrower held in any position. The stands for the larger guns are a little delicate when gluing together but Tamiya even built in a gluing jig into the sprue frame itself to assist in lining up the stand legs. Well thought out! A great asset to have on hand for any build or diorama. At an amazing price you can't afford to pass up! Definitely recommend!!