Tamiya 35206 - 1:35 US Infantry Equipment Set

Plastic U.S. infantry equipment set (WWII) in 1:35 scale

Tamiya 35206 is an equipment and weapons set for U.S. infantry of the Second World War. It includes small arms (such as the M1 Garand rifle) and personal gear that lets you enrich soldier figures and diorama scenes. It is a practical complement to figure sets and vehicle models.

What's in the box:

• U.S. infantry small arms (incl. the M1 Garand rifle)
• Packs, pouches, helmets and belts
• Small items of personal gear
• Illustrated assembly and painting instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Item number: 35206
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Series: 1/35 Military Miniature

Note: glue, paints and modelling tools are not included. The set is intended for self-assembly and painting.

Building the model:

It is worth cutting the small parts carefully from the sprues and cleaning up the gate marks. The weapons and gear are best painted separately, with the detail emphasised by a wash and dry-brushing.

Tools you'll need:

• Modelling nippers for removing parts from the sprues
• Hobby knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue-gate marks
• Modelling putty to hide the parting lines between parts
• Plastic cement (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement)
• Fine brushes and modelling paints (acrylic or enamel) for faces, uniforms and gear
• Panel-line wash to emphasise folds and detail, plus dry-brushing

About the set – U.S. infantry equipment:

U.S. infantry soldiers of the Second World War used a variety of small arms and extensive personal gear. The equipment set lets you complete figures and dioramas with realistic detail and add variety to scenes featuring U.S. Army soldiers.

About the manufacturer – Tamiya:

Tamiya Corporation is a Japanese model company founded in 1946 in Shizuoka, regarded as the heart of Japan's model-making industry. It launched its first injection-moulded plastic kit in 1960 and soon set a global benchmark for quality thanks to precise tooling and excellent parts fit. The 1:35 Military Miniature series is one of the most highly regarded military model lines in the world. Beyond plastic kits in many scales, the company offers a full range of accessories: paints, glues, tools and brushes. Tamiya operates in dozens of countries and remains one of the most recognisable brands in the hobby.