Tamiya 35341 1/35 IJA Officers

This is a set of Japanese army officers and infantrymen. Parts are included to recreate soldier accessories and surrounding items for a highly realistic set that will add to any WWII Japanese diorama.

The Type 98 uniform was introduced in 1938, and worn as standard officer dress from the Second Sino-Japanese War through the Pacific War. It featured a stand and fall collar. While enlisted troops and non-commissioned officers were issued with uniform, officers were expected to ready their own. Officers were also required to use their own sword, which led to a plethora of different lengths, shapes, tsuba hand guards and so on. Some blades were kept in leather scabbards, while others used bound cloth grips. Privately-owned pistols were often carried.

FEATURES:

• This realistic set contains 4 figures depicting Japanese Army Officers in a strategy meeting in the field
• Two senior officers are seated and examining maps at a desk, with one tank and one infantry officer in standing pose
• A multitude of parts recreates officers' swords, map pouch, binocular case and more
• Features parts capturing desks and chairs, field telephones and case, telephone cable reel, radio and generator, plus infantry gun ammo cases
• Decals are included to allow depiction of insignia and printed box markings
• Instruction manual includes a scale cut-out map
• Perfect for diorama use with such Japanese vehicle models as the Type 97 or Type 1