Tamiya 1:35 US Infantry Scout

From the second half of 1944, the M1943 field jacket replaced the M1941, which had been used through most of the early U.S. involvement in WWII; simultaneously, double buckle boots were also introduced. A soldier would typically carry a canteen, ammunition pouch, scope, poncho and more, with the average infantry equipped with a firearm such as the M1 Garand, BAR M1918A2 or a M1A1 sub-machine gun. Officers wielded an M1 carbine. Scout teams would carry a handy talkie radio. This set recreats an infantry scout team of five, which will make a superb project by itself, and can of course be used in a diorama or vignette.

Features:

- Scale: 1:35
- Plastic model figures
- Decals are included for recreation of various rank insignia
- Parts recreate soldiers from the second half of 1944
- Wearing the M1943 field jacket: a commanding officer with M1 carbine surveys the scene
- Two standing soldiers have an M1 Garand and BAR respectively
- A further soldier kneels with the stock of his M1 on the ground, and one soldier is pictured with the handy talkie

Requires:

- Assembly
- Cement (glue)
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Paint

This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.