The onslaught of the Japanese army and the use of mechanized infantry and tank riders to spread the invading armies is the subject of Paracel Miniature's latest set. Four IJA soldiers and the tank commander are all offered in a big set, or two smaller sets if you just like the soldiers. We look at them in our preview...
Tank riders from the Imperial Japanese Army in 35th scale from Paracel Miniatures this month...
Paracel Miniatures from Vietnam continue to give us new 1/35th scale figures from conflicts in the Asia Pacific theatre. This time World War Two and the early days of the lighting advances through the Philippines, Malaysia and Burma. Captured here by the sculptors are four Japanese Army soldiers and a tank commander also of the IJA.
Several photos of Japanese infantrymen using tanks as transport on these fast advances through the jungles and small troads connecting the major settlements, towns and cities. The combination of infantry and light tanks served the Japanese well until a line of cohesive resistance started to check their advance of the Japanese.
These sets from Paracel Miniatures:
The figures are sculpted by Jang Leo and cast in resin. In this case, they were painted by Mai Chi Thuan who did the box art examples for this set...
We will look at the two pairs of infantrymen now and then the big set that captures all of the figures in one package.
IJA Tank Rider Set A
Special Edition large set
Product No #NVA35026
2 resin figures
1/35th scale
Figures by Jang Leo
Boxart Painted by Mai Chi Thuan
This set of two resin figures depicts two soldiers of the IJA either trying to find a comfortable spot on the rear deck of the tank - or they are getting off - it is your choice.
IJA Tank Rider Set B
Special Edition large set
Product No #NVA35027
5 resin figures
1/35th scale
Figures by Jang Leo
Boxart Painted by Mai Chi Thuan
IJA Tank Rider Set B is the second set in 1/35th scale, featuring one seated and one Japanese soldier leaning into the turret of the tank he is riding on - or simply leaning to sone side. The Japanese soldiers are both in their full fighting kit with not only weapons and ammo, but steel helmets, webbing and personal stores on their person.
IJA Tank Riders
Special Edition large set
Product No #NVA3501
5 resin figures
1/35th scale
Figures by Jang Leo
Boxart Painted by Mai Chi Thuan
The tank commander and the four figures are the subjects of the larger set - these are sold at a slightly cheaper price point than the two figures - and of course, you get the extra commander in there.
These sets are now available from Parcel's distributors...
You can find out more about these figures and the rest of the range at the Paracel Miniatures Website